I don’t know about you, but some years, books will sit on my shelves collecting dust unless I push them out for my students to see. However, sometimes even highlighting titles doesn’t help, because the book covers are outdated, or the books are worn. What’s a teacher to do? BOOK RECOMMENDATION BEGINNINGS This year I […]
I don’t know about you, but when I’m wandering between a bookstore’s shelves, browsing for a great new read, a book’s back cover summary isn’t always the first place I look — I mean, hello: spoilers. (Nobody likes spoilers, am I right?) Nope, when…
I don’t know about you, but some years, books will sit on my shelves collecting dust unless I push them out for my students to see. However, sometimes even highlighting titles doesn’t help, because the book covers are outdated, or the books are worn. What’s a teacher to do? BOOK RECOMMENDATION BEGINNINGS This year I […]
You know I love lists. And I also love books. So what could be better than a list of books? How about a list of my books? I won't try to convince you that
When we regularly expose ourselves to new ideas, new angles and new thought processes, we open the door to growth.
As a teacher, I am cautious about the messages the books in my classroom library send to students. Just as I don't want my shelves to be full of lovesick, helpless female characters, I don't want them to be full of overly macho, emotionless male characters either. Here's 8 titles, separated into middle school and high school, that I've recently read and would recommend for boys that portray a variety of male experiences.
Looking for LGBTQ+ YA Fantasy books to read? Leap out of this world and into the pages of one of these incredible LGBTQ+ YA Fantasy books
Book talking changed my life. And while that might sound dramatic, it’s entirely true. Book-talking was one of the first consistently meaningful things I did with my students (besides forming relationships) because it led to effects that lasted long after students’ time in my classroom was over. Bo
I don’t know about you, but some years, books will sit on my shelves collecting dust unless I push them out for my students to see. However, sometimes even highlighting titles doesn’t help, because the book covers are outdated, or the books are worn. What’s a teacher to do? BOOK RECOMMENDATION BEGINNINGS This year I […]
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I don’t know about you, but when I’m wandering between a bookstore’s shelves, browsing for a great new read, a book’s back cover summary isn’t always the first place I look — I mean, hello: spoilers. (Nobody likes spoilers, am I right?) Nope, when…
While the thought of destroying a hardcover tome might make some book lovers squirm, there does come a time when an old, musty, or damaged book may have outlived its usefulness. While there's no sense in destroying truly rare and valuable books, for the run-of-the-mill old book, there are many ways to repurpose it. Here are just a handful of ideas.
Roderick all-steel brackets boast completely customizable brackets on full display in 30+ colors & make an awesome perch for books, photos, + more.
Book talking changed my life. And while that might sound dramatic, it’s entirely true. Book-talking was one of the first consistently meaningful things I did with my students (besides forming relationships) because it led to effects that lasted long after students’ time in my classroom was over. Bo
Did you know that there are different types of libraries in SharePoint? With this post, I would like to explain what they are. Document Library The first one I will
Sometimes our phone distract us, but they don't have to! With the very best book apps, your phone can become a part of your reading journey.
Try one of these awesome historical fiction books for tweens, recommended by my 8-12 year old avid readers.
Motivating students to become wild readers is always one of my top priorities each school year. From ridiculously engaging read-aloud voices to weekly themed shelves, I am willing to pull out all the stops because growing readers matters. One of the easiest ways to achieve student book buy-in is peer pressure! Getting students to suggest...
Need a quick way to assess students' comprehension of Dear Martin by Nic Stone? These NO PREP quizzes can be given in-person or online and provide a quick assessment check either way!Each one-page quiz consists of ten multiple-choice questions. Quizzes come with a corresponding answer key and they a...
Roar by Cora Carmack Series: Stormheart #1 My rating: {★★★☆☆} YA Fantasy Published June 13th 2017 by Tor Teen Source: Borrowed I...
