Tech Tools for Teachers March Book Madness (Plus a Big Announcement)
Mar 2, 2026
A major pause announcement for the podcast is revealed. The hosts dive into March Book Madness, a bracket-style reading competition for picture books through YA. Practical tips cover running brackets classroom- or school-wide and finding ready-made bracket resources. They also highlight ways to build reading buzz and mention a free digital reading platform for in-class use.
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Schedule Breaks To Avoid Burnout
- Do plan for a podcast break when life and commitments demand it to avoid burnout and preserve quality.
- Shanna Martin and Fuzz Martin announced Tech Tools for Teachers will pause after episode 235 at the end of the school year to focus on family and other projects.
Bracket Format Sparks Reading Engagement
- March Book Madness uses a tournament bracket to make reading competitive and exciting for students across picture book, middle grade, and YA levels.
- The format supports whole-class read-alouds, group competitions, or inter-class brackets and runs on a structured schedule with rounds and a championship.
Use The Official Bracket Site For Easy Setup
- Try using the official March Book Madness site (Weebly or new Google Site) to get ready-made brackets, book lists, and schedules for classroom use.
- Shanna notes the site provides picture, middle grade, and YA brackets plus cover images teachers print for hallway displays.
