Kristi Mraz, one of my instructors from this past summer's Writing Institute at Teachers College, and Marjorie Martinelli just started a blog called Chartchums: Creative Classroom Charts. I've reviewed the first few posts on the blog and I'm certain it is going to be an incredible resource for workshop teachers who want to ensure that… Continue reading Chartchums
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What do you think?
I often write to figure out things. This is typically scrawled in a notebook that no one but me sees. I follow winding trails of thoughts, capture snippets, and try to come to deeper understandings. I tell you this as part of a disclaimer. Usually I go to those notebooks before blogging about something that… Continue reading What do you think?
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Getting the Room Ready
I miss having a classroom of my own at this time of the year. There's something about putting up fadeless paper and borders, getting supplies ready, preparing the meeting area, and labeling books with students' names that I truly miss. Even though I'm fortunate to be working with a group of K-5 teachers this-coming week,… Continue reading Getting the Room Ready
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GUEST BLOG POST: Starting The Year As Writers
Linda Baie just moved from the classroom after 20 years of teaching gifted students in an independent progressive school in Denver, Colorado. She is starting her second year as the school’s literacy coach, helping teachers in varied positions at the school with their goals in literacy. Always passionate about empowering students as writers and readers,… Continue reading GUEST BLOG POST: Starting The Year As Writers
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An Interview with Leslie Patricelli + Giveaways
About a month or two after my daughter was born, I posted several status updates on my Facebook page complaining about the quality of the board books we had. They were too short, with few if any words, and didn’t hold my attention. I know board books serve a legitimate purpose in a baby’s literacy… Continue reading An Interview with Leslie Patricelli + Giveaways
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Loving the Tough Ones
Today I was reminded of the importance of education. At the start of a new school year there is always a lot of talk about the dynamics of a classroom. How many kids in your class? How many girls? How many boys? Any siblings of previous students? And then there are more sobering stats. Like… Continue reading Loving the Tough Ones
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Be You
Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else. ~ Judy Garland Today is my first day of the new school year. I like this first day. I like starting the school year by being in the same room as all of the educators in my district. I like that… Continue reading Be You
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GUEST BLOG POST: Self-Advocacy Begins with Reflection
Angela Stockman is the founder of the WNY Young Writers’ Studio, a community where teachers and young people come together to discover what good writing is, how to create it, and how to inspire others to do the same. Studio is a place where all teachers write and all young writers teach. Middle and high… Continue reading GUEST BLOG POST: Self-Advocacy Begins with Reflection
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More Read Alouds
I fell in love with Oliver Jeffers' work when I came across THE INCREDIBLE BOOK EATING BOY. So it is no surprise that I was drawn to the whimsical illustrations in UP AND DOWN. When I read the book the story did not disappoint. It is a story of adventure and friendship and in the end… Continue reading More Read Alouds
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Friendship Books
As I'm getting ready to say hello to a new school year, I've been thinking about books I would love to share with students early in the year. The rest of the week I'll be sharing some new titles I've come across recently. Tonight I'd like to share two books about friendship with sweet twists.… Continue reading Friendship Books
