I've decided to take a little break from podcasting during the month of June. I'm hard at work on lesson plans and I'm in between scheduled guests, so I didn't want to throw something together at the last minute. Since I'm not recording this week, I thought I'd take this opportunity to get your thoughts on the podcast. I've had a lot ... Continue Reading...
Help for Struggling Readers
Today's post is written by Zoe Luderitz. Zoe is the Content Manager of Alibris, an online retailer of new, used, rare and out-of-print books. A true bibliophile, Zoe’s favorite past time is to tuck herself away in a coffee shop with a good book, bagel and hot coffee in front of her. How to Assess Your Child's Reading ... Continue Reading...
My Goals for 2014
Happy New Year! It's hard to believe 365 days have already passed since I wrote my goals for 2013! It's been a very busy year, but before I look ahead to the 2014, let's reflect on what I wanted to improve on for 2013. 1. Do a better job of helping students find books they're interested in. I won't say I knocked this one out of the park, but ... Continue Reading...
Elementary Librarian's Adopt-A-Shelf Program
Adopt-A-Shelf is something I’ve been considering for my library for some time now. A few weeks ago, several librarians were discussing it on my state’s listserv, so I thought I would start it in my library for the upcoming school year. I’ve been working hard on all the materials so you don’t have to! I’ve created a Powerpoint presentation for ... Continue Reading...
Unsent Letter - Teacher to Parent
Today's post is a follow up to last week's post. This week, I'm saying some things I'd like to say to parents as a teacher. As I mentioned last week, there are two sides to every story, and I'm glad I've been able to experience both perspectives. Both jobs (teacher and parent) are much harder than people recognize. Dear ... Continue Reading...
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