#022 - This week we talk to Tess Kraft from Kansas City, Missouri. Tess has taught most of the lower elementary grades and at the end of last year she was working as a reading specialist. When the pandemic hit she had to scramble to figure out how to continue supporting an entire school worth of teachers. Like any good teacher, Tess thought on her feet. She started recording herself reading children's books and brought in authors to speak to her students virtually. Fast forward to this school year where Tess found herself back in the classroom, teaching First Grade before quickly transitioning to Kindergarten.

In this episode we discuss just how important it is for kids to be successful readers. We also talk about what tools parents can use to support their kids in that goal. We get to learn about an amazing lesson that Tess's district is taking away from teaching in this pandemic year.

Learn more about Tess

Like so many teachers today, Tess has a side gig. She produces materials that help teachers prep their reading lessons more efficiently and teach reading more effectively. I highly suggest you check out her work at the links below.

Website: https://www.kraftyteacher.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessthekraftyteacher/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekraftyteachermo/

Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Tess-The-Krafty-Teacher

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