New Twist for a New School Year
When my daughter and I co-authored this blog last year, our purpose was to introduce teachers to a wide range of children’s literature...
The “I swear you will miss them” post!
There are teachers on my staff (who will remain nameless) with a countdown of the school days left in the school year. (If you’re in our...
Alphabet Antics
I really didn't have any intention of writing a blog about alphabet books. My encounters with such books were limited to "A is for Ant...
The Art of Inference
Inferencing can be tricky. Most of your students are able to easily use implied information to help them comprehend text. But it can be a...
From the Subtle to the Obvious – Teaching Theme Through Mentor Text
Some themes are obvious, others not-so-much. Encouraging students to find and relate to themes in literature can be a country-road...
A Poet's Eye
Using mentor texts for poetry inspires students. It can provide a feeling of efficacy – they idea that they can be a poet of their own...
Valentine's Day - You Know You Love It!
Before I jump into my list of Heart Day books, I’m going to tell you a story I like to remind myself of every time I get close to...
Books to Inspire Letter Writing
Valentine’s Day or Friendship Day can be a great time to introduce letter writing to your class. Most kids can be convinced that this...
More Books to Update Your Shelves
This post has something for everyone - from the grumpiest kid in your class those to the child who just can’t stay engaged when a book is...
New Books for a New Year
Most teachers’ bookshelves are stuffed with favorites and barely have room for any new titles. But updating your shelves with some of...
