Monthly Archives: April 2025

Developing Fluency Through Poetry

As a reading specialist, I saw my share of students who struggled with fluency. It wasn’t until I attended a workshop lead by Ralph Fletcher, (renowned author and educational consultant) that I realized reading poetry aloud, along with singing, were … Continue reading

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Celebrating National Poetry Month

April can be a fickle, disappointing month. We hope for sunshine and get rain, we long for warmth and still feel the chill. On the other hand, a glimpse of daffodils blowing in the breeze, the sound of birds chirping … Continue reading

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