My recent travels have taken me to Denver Public Schools where I’m working with CORE Matters teams. Educators there are so dedicated to improving instruction for their students. It is a delight to be a part of this project! Teachers have used my book, Spaces & Places, to set up their classrooms and are using literacy work stations and small group instruction.
Here are some photos from January 2010:
"I Can" lists help children remember exactly what to do at stations and independent reading. This one is in a classroom library.
"I Can" list for independent reading
First and 5th grade teachers wear something on their heads to remind students to work independently of them- It works!
A cowboy hat works too!
Dedicated educators from the Force Elementary CORE Matters team
Teams examine leveled books together for guided reading instruction
Teachers make comprehension anchor charts
Debbie Diller 