Do you want to energize your literacy instruction? Want to try something new this year? Sometimes small changes can produce BIG results. This interactive session is for teachers and instructional coaches to examine new strategies to teach literacy this school year. This session includes tips for work at the reading table, ongoing assessment, content integration, vocabulary instruction, and increasing motivation and confidence in young readers. Participants will have opportunities to examine materials, observe modeled instruction, and take part in discussions. Participants are sure to walk away with lots of new ideas to get the year off to a great start.