EPISODE 37 It’s back to school time! This time of year always makes me so excited. As fun as it is, I totally know how many tasks are on your to-do list as you plan and prepare for your new group of students. Over the years, one thing I have found to be super helpful is having a solid list of go-to resources that can used over and over again in your reading block.   Today I’m telling you all about my top five favorite resources that should be in every upper elementary reading classroom. These resources will play a crucial role in helping you to create a highly effective AND engaging reading block. What makes them so great? They work in ALL parts of your reading block - during independent practice, small group, assessments, and even homework!   The best part is that by getting your students familiar with the same type of resource, it will become easier for them to truly use them as a valuable tool to practice important skills. This is the solution you need to eliminate the number of resources that you have to go searching for online time and time again.   In this episode I share: -5 must-have resources for every upper elementary reading teacher -4 things to consider when selecting effective resources -Why you need to look for reading response resources that are open ended -How giving your students multiple opportunities to practice skills will help to grow your confidence as a teacher   Resources Mentioned: -Premade Anchor Charts -Strategy Cards -Digital Graphic Organizers -Graphic Organizer Sticky Notes -Graphic Organizers for Genre -Question Stems -Task Cards - Growing Bundle -Come join us in my NEW Facebook group, Upper Elementary Reading Teachers -SHOW NOTES: stellarteacher.com/podcast/episode37.    Connect with me: -Join my newsletter -My TPT store -stellarteachercompany.com -Instagram: @thestellarteachercompany -Facebook: The Stellar Teacher Company