Reading Warriors

After years of teaching, I was still worried when I pulled my first groups for reading support as the so called reading specialist. I was worried for the kids. Would they hate to miss out on class? Would they feel insecure about reading help or needing extra support? I decided I needed to establish a sense of community with team names. Kids always think of the most ridiculous titles when you give them choice in this way, and it can lighten the mood!  I presented the plan to one of my first groups and they didn’t miss a beat…”We are the Powerful Reading Warriors” they said.  “Of course you are,” I said, thinking how naive I still am.