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Writing

I’ve said it before, and I will say it again, regardless of the subject you teach, every teacher should consider themselves a writing teacher…. Because no matter what content area you teach, in order for students to express and communicate their understanding of the topics you are teaching, they need to have a strong writing foundation.  Check out these posts to learn quick and easy ways you can give your students more support as they grow as writers.

Sentence Writing Routine Free Sample

If your students struggle to write at the sentence level, this new literacy routine is going to be your new best friend. Each day of the week your students will engage in a quick (yet effective) sentence writing task that will help them become more confident and creative writers. Say goodbye to fragments and boring sentences, and say hello to complex sentences with lots of details!

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The Confident Writer System Series

In less than 90 minutes, you'll learn quick and easy ways that will transform your upper elementary student's writing.

Stellar Teacher Podcast

Teaching literacy is a skill. It takes a lot of time, practice, and effort to be good at it. This podcast will show you how to level up your literacy instruction and make a massive impact with your students, all while having a little fun! Each week, my guests and I will share our literacy strategies, tips, and tricks so that you can feel confident in your ability to transform your students into life-long readers. So, put those ear buds in and join the conversation!

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The Stellar Literacy Collective

You didn’t become a teacher to spend your rare free time scrolling Pinterest and searching on Google. Trust me friend, I have been there. That’s why this membership was created. When you join, you receive countless pre-planned resources without sacrificing engagement, rigor, and effectiveness. That means less planning and more teaching. Beyond the resources, you’ll gain a community of like-minded teachers. Are you ready to level up your instruction and maybe even find a new teacher bestie?

Hey There!

I’m Sara, your literacy lovin’ mentor and cheerleader.

With over a decade of experience working as a classroom teacher and school administrator, I understand the joys and challenges of teaching. That’s why I’m on a mission to make an impact by serving stellar upper elementary teachers just like you. Get ready, because I’m pulling out all the stops to ensure that you have the tools and confidence you need to build a literacy block that you’re proud of. One that excites you and your students while also meeting the standards. Oh yes, it’s totally possible to have both!