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Sick day be damned, I look adorable.
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Epiphanies That Seem So Important at the Time
Sometimes in the middle of life you get an idea that feels like
When you remember it later it...
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“Just a virus” my ass. I don’t want to be diagnosed with something I have to wait out! Give me something I can fix with antibiotics!
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Many educators are explicitly teaching online research skills, such as how to...
Donalyn Miller is a 6th grade teacher who challenged her class to read 40 books in one school year. These 40 books were theirs to choose, not Miller, although she recommend and “ply” her students with books. Also important, these books were not tied to any book reports, book logs, and inane comprehension worksheets. By having her students fill out detailed preference surveys, she was able to introduce them to reading, but ultimately they discover a joy for reading by simply doing that.
She assessed them through more authentic means such as conferences, book commercials, book reviews, discussion, and a reader’s notebook. She sees her students as readers, whether they are developing, dormant, or underground. Miller discusses how each reader’s needs can be met and how each precious moment of time can be used to reach those needs.
What I enjoyed about The Book Whisperer is Miller’s obvious love of reading. Her students obviously loved it and were inspired by it. It was quick, but a must read for teachers.
I bought this and meant to read it over break, but then left it at my grandmother’s house… I’m really excited to read it, though!
Alright y’all. Scholastic is having a warehouse sale and I’m going on Saturday.
What are your must-have books for your classroom? I’m mostly looking for 3rd grade level books and great picture books, but I would love any and all ideas.
I love me some cheap books. Well?
I’m buying a “big” gift ($10-15) for my Secret Santa person at school for Friday. I want to get her a book, but not a classroom book and not a teacher book. I feel like teachers are constantly getting kid-books or teacher-books, and I want to get her something for her. She teaches 6th grade at my school and is a lovely, lovely woman. She is quite open-minded and, I would venture a guess, likes a good book.
I have a couple of ideas, but I want to know, dear Tumblr— what is your favorite non-teachery book you’ve read recently (or, you know, within the last year)? Also, I’m looking for reading ideas for break.
I’ll start the list. I’m reading:
Faithful Place by Tana French. I have read her other two books and they’re really engaging but also kind of brain candy. Love it.
Your turn!
I am making one of these (or a few of these…) to put around my classroom. Yay books!
These are responses to my Teacher Dare Day question:
“What are some good books to prepare myself for teaching?”
So they must be good!
Need to remember this and check these books out. Have read some of them, but want to know more!
