Reading whole books strengthens comprehension, knowledge building, and meaning making.
May 26, 2026
When reading workshop is intentionally paired with core ELA instruction, it amplifies what is already working.
May 12, 2026
See how reading workshop can improve student engagement and comprehension while supporting standards—through predictable routines, authentic texts, and responsive instruction.
April 23, 2026
Discover how reading whole books and authentic texts strengthens comprehension, knowledge building, and student engagement in K–5 classrooms.
April 2, 2026
Tips to help you adapt your reading workshop to support multilingual language learners.
August 25, 2023
Student’s growth is the one and only outcome that truly matters. Great supplemental resources help improve student-teacher interactions at high-impact moments in the workshop.
September 7, 2022
if you have a good readers workshop going in your classroom I give you a hi-five and say keep it up! There are, though, a few caveats that might cause you to consider the whole class novel approach...
March 23, 2018
In this video, Kate walks you through what you can expect to find in her new book, A Novel Approach, and shows you how you too can find a student-centered, balanced approach to teaching reading.
March 14, 2018
I believe we can teach whole class novels in ways that increase independence, ability, and engagement. We can keep our novels, but we may need to change the way we do them.
March 12, 2018
Tips for Teaching the New Up the Ladder Information Writing Unit, 3-6
September 5, 2017
What Does Research Say Adolescent Readers Need?
June 23, 2017
The Importance of Choosing the Right Book: Lucy Calkins Discusses the Classroom Libraries
May 3, 2017
How to Support Student "Book Shopping" in Your Classroom
April 21, 2017
Today on the Podcast, Lindsey Moses and Meridith Ogden talk about their book What Are the Rest of My Kids Doing?
March 10, 2017
Five Research-Based Principles for Fostering Independence in Literacy
February 28, 2017
Webinar: Supporting English Learners in the Reading Workshop
January 27, 2017
It’s A New Year: Setting Up Old and New Traditions to Help Energize and Implement Units of Study All Year
September 13, 2016
What You Need To Know About Units of Study for Teaching Reading, K-5 by Lucy Calkins and Colleagues, Arriving Soon
May 14, 2015