Special thanks to Chronicle Books for sponsoring a giveaway of Kate Messner's new book. Laura Delgado was commenter #23, which was the random number generated (left). Therefore, she will receive a copy of Over and Under the Snow. If you missed the original post about this book, then click here to read it now.
Common Core + Students’ Needs
Much of my time this school year has been devoted to studying Common Core Standards, as well as keeping up with the ever-changing discussion about the PARCC assessment. I've been thinking about the influence these things have on our writing curriculum and the implications for writing workshop. One thing is for certain, Common Core Standards… Continue reading Common Core + Students’ Needs
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A Visual Reminder
Wellness was my one little word in 2009. I knew I needed some sort of daily reminder to help me keep myself focused on promoting wellness in my life. Therefore, I turned to Etsy and had someone create an image with a quote about wellness that I could frame and place on the desk in… Continue reading A Visual Reminder
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Ruth’s OLW: Reflection 2011 + Word 2012.
First a little reflection on OLW '11... I chose this word because I felt like it encompassed everything in my life. The list of words in the tape along the bottom of the image, shows the connections I was interested in making. I was surprised to find the online connections I make just as integral… Continue reading Ruth’s OLW: Reflection 2011 + Word 2012.
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A Strong Parntership
My father reads The New York Times every morning. By the time he gets to work, I often have the link to an article in my e-mail inbox, which he thinks will pique my interest. This morning was no different. He sent me the link to an op-ed entitled "The Central Falls Success." I liked… Continue reading A Strong Parntership
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SOLSC
Welcome 2012! Today is the first Tuesday of the new year, which means it's time to share your slice of life story here. If you've never done so before, then jump in. Don't be shy! Just follow the simple directions (to the left) and you'll be on your way to joining our community of writers.… Continue reading SOLSC
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The Book Stack
The challenge this Christmas vacation was to see how many books we could read as a family. We lost track of the picture books, but below are some that we read more than once this break, as well as the chapter books. Hannah's Reads: MEET KAYA, American Girl Doll; DIARY OF A WIMPY KID, Jeff… Continue reading The Book Stack
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2012
Wishing you a very happy, healthy, and writing-filled new year!
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GUEST BLOG POST: Needing To Take Care of The Nice Students, Too
A NOTE FROM STACEY: "Nice" children are often overlooked in the classroom because they go with the flow. I'll admit, I was one of those teachers who often sacrificed a conference with one of the "nice" children in my class and met with a student who was having greater challenges in writing. When I looked… Continue reading GUEST BLOG POST: Needing To Take Care of The Nice Students, Too
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A Wintertime Read Aloud + A Giveaway
One of the little words I've been thinking about adopting as my One Little Word for 2012 is wonder. Wonder, as defined by the Merriam Webster Dictionary, means: 1won·der noun \ˈwən-dər\ Definition of WONDER 1 a : a cause of astonishment or admiration : marvel <it's a wonder you weren't killed> <the pyramid is a… Continue reading A Wintertime Read Aloud + A Giveaway
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Winner of Chanukah Lights
Many thanks to Candlewick Press for sponsoring a giveaway of Chanukah Lights. #14 was the number that came up using Random.org. Jill Schalet was commenter #14 so she'll receive a copy of Chanukah Lights. If you missed the original post about this incredible new book, then click here to read it now.
