The Reading Teacher's Playbook with Eva Mireles

Listen in as I break down the components of a mini lesson and share what I think the point and purpose of a mini lesson is. Tune in to hear how I used to do it and how I changed my ways. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Mini Lesson Template 4 steps to crafting a mini lesson One on One Coaching Support Hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode Join our podcast FB community so you can g...

Reader’s workshop has been around for a long time, which means that there are a lot of books out there. This can be good and it can also be overwhelming. That’s where I come in. Listen as I break down: My top 3 books for getting your reading block started off right. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: (affiliate links) Books:  Daily 5  The Reading Strategies Book The Next Step F...

In this episode we are going to talk about all things independent reading. Take a sneak peak at my workshop that talks about all things launching independent reading so that you launch your readers workshop right. Listen as I break down how to: Give your students the skinny on the how, the what and the why behind independent reading. Learn how I build a community of readers. Links to resources men...

In the last episode we talked all about setting goals for yourself as the teacher of your reading block. We talked about my 7 step approach to setting goals that stick and how to use those goals to craft a PD plan. In this episode we are going to talk about applying the same goal setting framework to your class as a whole as well as your individual students. Let’s Jump in. 7 steps to setting a pro...

In this episode- Learn how to set goals for yourself as the chief visionary for your reading classroom. Learn my seven step approach to crafting a goal that helps you create your PD plan for the year.  I walk you through several examples so you walk away feeling equipped to tackle setting a goal you actually want to work towards. 7 steps to setting a professional  goal you will stick wit...

In This Episode: I interviewed Erin Myres and we talked about ways teachers can recharge this summer. Erin has been teaching for 8 years and has experience in both elementary and middle school. She will be stepping into a new position in the fall as a program coordinator and will be working with teachers to further develop the curriculum we teach. Listen as Erin shares: The benefits of habit stack...

In This Episode: I interviewed Alexis from The Afro Educator and we talked about all things teacher rest and reflection this summer. This episode is jam packed with solid advice and tips for teachers who are completely off for the summer as well as those that have to work. Alexis Shepard is a veteran educator from South Carolina with a decade of teaching experience in the elementary and middle sch...

In this episode- We talk about how we often head into summer exhausted and don’t really have an idea for how we want summer to go except that we need a break. Then we wonder why we start our school year harried and not really feeling any better than when the school year ended. Let’s not have that be our reality this year. Let’s create a summer plan that empowers us to take care of ourselves and em...

In this episode- Learn how to turn the end of the year slump into an opportunity to finish strong. Let’s not abandon ship on all the best teaching practices that we have used all year. Let’s do the things we need to do and give our students meaningful activities to end the year with. Cast a vision for how you want your school year to end and make a: Front and Center Plan Community Building Plan Ba...

In this episode I chat about what a possible frame work that could be used in the reading classroom during test prep season:  Read Aloud Mini Lesson Small Group  Independent Reading I also chat about the test prep instructional strategy that I made digital to help boost engagement. Resource Mentioned in the episode: Reading Test Prep Strategy  Hit subscribe so you don't miss an epis...

In this episode- I chat about my journey in the land of test prep and how I navigated it and how I incorporated it into my literacy block. Spoiler alert you can test prep and still do what is best for kids.  -My journey in the land of state testing -How it started -The shift -Follow the data -Making test prep workbooks work -Resources -Using reading response choice boards for test prep Mentio...

In this episode- I interview one of my teaching besties about what guided reading looks like in this new world. We talk about everything from how at first she did not want to do it, to how she organized herself in order to make her time with students more productive. Join us as we bring you tips and tricks about virtual guided reading.  Want more tips? Here is a blog post about guided reading...

In this episode- Before starting this podcast I surveyed teachers in grades 3-5 to ask them what they needed help with most and they said guided reading, so in this episode we talk answer the following questions: What is guided reading? When do I use it? How do I do it? I mention that planning is king in guided reading and recommend using a template. I also talk about my go to resource for guided...

In this episode- I talk about the one tool that made me stop being long winded and helped create a sense for urgency when learning.  I also talk about ways that you can use this in your classroom and give you tangible next steps.   Hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode Join our podcast FB community so you can get other ideas to add to your playbook Fill out the google form to t...

In this episode- I talk about how developing a habit of reflection took me from surviving to thriving as an educator.  I share the two questions you need to start asking yourself to develop your own reflective practice. Prefer to read the content instead of listen? Check out this blog post: https://evamireles.com/teacher-self-reflection-go-from-surviving-to-thriving-with-a-reflective-practice...

In this episode you will learn a little about me and why I decided to start a podcast for you, upper elementary reading teachers hint I've been  there.  Hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode Join our podcast FB community so you can get other ideas to add to your playbook Fill out the google form to tell me your challenges and what you would like to hear on the podcast Follow me on i...