#191 How to Study Literature

#191 How to Study Literature

Welcome everyone to the Craft & Draft podcast! We are so excited to bring you what we love, talking with you about workshop, literacy, writing, reading, and real world teaching.  In this episode, Jacob and Pam discuss many topics from how to figure out who you people are in a new campus to how to […]

#189 What is an Assignment?

#189 What is an Assignment?

Welcome everyone to the Craft & Draft podcast! We are so excited to bring you what we love, talking with you about workshop, literacy, writing, reading, and real world teaching.  ‘What is an assignment?’ seems like a simple question, until it is discussed.  In this episode Jacob and Pam dive into the ‘What is an […]

#185 Test-Prep Strategies! (Patreon Episode)

#185 Test-Prep Strategies! (Patreon Episode)

In this bonus episode for our Craft and Draft patrons we answer Courtney’s question regarding the test taking season. Jacob shares how he begins broad in his workshop and then narrows his scope as his students approach the test.  This approach allows him to create a workshop atmosphere full of exploration, discovery and creativity. Pam […]

#183 Does it Matter if Teachers Teach a Love for Reading?

#183 Does it Matter if Teachers Teach a Love for Reading?

Welcome everyone to the Craft & Draft podcast! We are so excited to bring you what we love, talking with you about workshop, literacy, writing, reading, and real world teaching.  Reading workshop is designed to help students to create their reading loves and sponsor a love for reading; however, the other side (so to speak) […]

#179 This is What Schools Need to be Successful

#179 This is What Schools Need to be Successful

Welcome everyone to the Craft & Draft podcast! We are so excited to bring you what we love, talking with you about workshop, literacy, writing, reading, and real world teaching.  In this episode, Jacob and Pam dialogue about the most essential element for a school to have success. Jacob speaks on how educators must love […]

#175 Set-up (literally) the Classroom for Success

#175 Set-up (literally) the Classroom for Success

Welcome everyone to the Craft & Draft podcast! We are so excited to bring you what we love, talking with you about workshop, literacy, writing, reading, and real world teaching.  In this episode, Jacob and Pam dive into how to set-up a classroom.  Jacob explains how a teacher places the desks will make a difference […]

#171 The Importance of a Personal Story

#171 The Importance of a Personal Story

Welcome everyone to the Craft & Draft podcast! We are so excited to bring you what we love, talking with you about workshop, literacy, writing, reading, and real world teaching.  In this episode, Jacob and Pam talk about the importance of story.  Pam attended the Abydos International Writing Trainers’ and Teachers’ conference and she came […]

#169 Capturing Where We’ve Been LIVE (pt.2)

#169 Capturing Where We’ve Been LIVE (pt.2)

Welcome everyone to the Craft & Draft podcast! We are so excited to bring you what we love, talking with you about workshop, literacy, writing, reading, and real world teaching. As school moves into the holiday season, many teachers are wondering what they need to do to maintain growth and move the students forward.  In […]

Join Craft & Draft LIVE All Week to Rejuvenate Your Workshop

Join Craft & Draft LIVE All Week to Rejuvenate Your Workshop

Welcome everyone to the Craft & Draft podcast! We are so excited to bring you what we love, talking with you about workshop, literacy, writing, reading, and real world teaching.  In this episode, Jacob and Pam share how they are thankful for you, our audience! So they want to give back and create some bonus […]

#167 Nuances, Complexities, Science of Reading, and More

#167 Nuances, Complexities, Science of Reading, and More

Support the show on Patreon to get access to bonus episodes, training videos, and so much more. Click here to join our community.  Welcome everyone to the Craft & Draft podcast! We are so excited to bring you what we love, talking with you about workshop, literacy, writing, reading, and real world teaching. This episode […]