With the Science of Reading being the HOT TOPIC of every school in America, Jessica and Amber discuss using decodable texts in the classroom. Jessica recommends the resource Choosing and Using Decodable Texts by Wiley Blevins when it comes to extending the learning in your classrooms around decodable texts. 

Jessica and Amber are back for the first time in 2023! They are reflecting on the response they received from the Sold A Story recap episode and how they can move forward and give the teachers confidence to do the right things in classrooms. They discuss the shame teachers are feeling in the field of education from outside influence right now and how this needs to STOP! 

Jessica also shared a favorite resource Choosing and Using Decodable Texts by Wiley Blevins https://amzn.to/3Y3Ctzu and how you can use it in your classroom and small group instruction. 

Jessica and Amber discuss social media platforms and how they have taken over education and influencing authentic learning happening in schools everywhere.   

Listen in while Jessica and Amber vocalize their opinions on the *HOT TOPIC* of homework! 

Welcome back teachers! It's the first days of school and the energy in the buildings has been refreshing! Listen in with Jessica and Amber to chat about the importance of teachers and some things to think about in your first week of school. 

Listen in while Jessica and Amber discuss classroom libraries and what has worked best in our experiences!