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One Tired TeacherAuthor: Trina Deboree
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Reading in the Classroom Can Still Feel Good Right At the End of the School Year Episode 294
Episode 294
Sunday, 10 May, 2026
Send us Fan MailMay can make even your strongest readers feel done, and that end of school year slide is exactly when reading starts to feel like a chore. I’m sharing a simple reset that keeps classroom reading calm, light, and genuinely enjoyable, so we can finish the year with connection instead of constant pushing. The goal is not to squeeze out one more checklist, it’s to make reading feel like something kids want to return to.We talk about why read alouds are the fastest way to reignite reading motivation and rebuild stamina when everyone is tired. I also share camp themed ideas that make reading feel special without a ton of prep, including cozy “tent” reading at desks, reading under desks, and even a faux campfire setup for storytelling. You’ll hear specific camp friendly book picks like Bailey’s Camp Out, A Camping Spree With Mr McGee, Not So Scary Stories For Kids Around The Campfire, and more to spark that love of reading again.If you’re looking for end of year reading activities that still support real literacy skills, we dig into options that tie fun to comprehension and sequencing: decodable reading, compare and contrast, readers theater in an easy to follow format, reading bingo, book recommendations, and student made reading commercials. I also point you to editable camp awards you can grab free, plus a camp themed reading unit that works for whole group, small group, centers, and even summer school.Subscribe so you don’t miss next week, and if this helped you, share it with a teacher friend and leave a quick review so more tired teachers can find calm reading routines.Links Mentioned in the Show:Camping Worksheets: Reading Comprehension | Camp Read A LotCamp End of the Year Week-Long UnitFREE Editable Camp AwardsSupport the showHelp stop the summer slide and help students love reading with Summer Reading Comprehension Stories written for 2nd grade with questions and response practice. 👉 Summer Reading Comprehension for 2nd GradeSubscribe and Review:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. Click here for iTunes.Now, if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review. Click here to leave a review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review.” Thank you!
