Writing is a form of expression. In educational settings, too often the curriculum leaves writing assignments up to the ELAR/ELA/Literacy teacher. This narrative needs to change. Good teaching and effective, inclusive lessons should span across subject areas. If you are visiting this page, you have either recently attended one of my presentations or are just curious about math and literacy cross-curricular connections. Please view the resources below, as well as visit my previous presentation that …Read More
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Learn to L.O.V.E. Literacy for FREE!
Learning. Opportunity. Valued. Enhanced. This book is for parents of any school age student (even college), teachers, administrators, educational coaches, curriculum specialists, and anyone else who has an educational interest. “29 Days” contains a description of what “L.O.V.E” means (in relation to teaching reading and writing), and activities that can be used for 29 days and beyond. From using technology, music, going on library tours, to writing movies reviews- these are not your ordinary strategies/ways …Read More
Write AWAY: Writing Across the Curriculum and Beyond
(AWAY) Authentic Writing Awaits You… Writing is necessary and relevant to everyone! Attend this session to learn how to integrate writing activities in any subject area within your educational setting (including P.E. and Fine Arts) with creative, culturally relevant, and engaging prompts. Participants will also leave the session with a wealth of resources and ideas to motivate students to write outside of the school setting. The objectives of this session are as follows: Participants will …Read More
Spring 2019- New, Newer, Newest…
This is has been one of the most challenging, yet most rewarding periods in my entire life and career in education. I had so many new starts and new beginnings. A new city, new position, new home–you get the point, everything was new. Thankfully, despite family emergencies and relocating after being in the same place for 15 years, there were many opportunities to grow career wise and personally. Hawaii International Conference on Education: I was …Read More
Changing the Language: Using Social Media & Popular Culture to Teach Traditional Literacy Skills
What is “Changing the Language”? “Changing the Language” now available as a peer-reviewed article: TALE Yearbook, Vol. 5, Fall 2018 We are in a time period in which technology evolves so fast, that we feel as if we will never catch up. This definitely is an everlasting debate as it relates to education. If you are visiting this post, chances are you have attended one my sessions over the need to “change the language” in …Read More
YouTube Channel “EdWhys: Education, Literacy, and Life”
A couple of months ago I began a YouTube Channel, that shares my professional knowledge and the resources and scholarly work that I have created.
Dr. Childs’ Two-Cent Tuesdays
What is my “Two-Cents” I recently began a new journey of putting more creative and helpful instructional tips related to literacy and the classroom environment on my social media accounts (as I have a small, but growing network of teachers that I interact with online).
Reflections from TALE 2018
On February 23-24, 2018, I had the pleasure of being in the Texas Panhandle to attend the Annual TALE (Texas Association for Literacy Education) Conference. The conference took place at West Texas A & M University in Canyon, Texas. I attended the conference representing TALE as a Board Member, and I was also able to present one of my most successful literacy sessions yet titled, “Changing the Language“.
Dr. K. Childs’ NEW YouTube Channel
I have FINALLY created a channel on YouTube. I plan to share teaching tips, my educational perspectives, and discuss current best practices in literacy education. As a huge advocate for social justice and equity in education, I will also
Locked In—Differentiating Literacy Content to Increase Student Engagement
“Locking In” Using Differentiation Differentiating instruction is an act of education that is complicated, but yet simple at the same time. It is complicated, because it requires a substantial amount of commitment to meeting the learning needs and styles of students, as well as paying attention to small details within your instructional practices. Although difficult, I have made it a point in my teaching practice that my students walk away with a personalized experience, and …Read More
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