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A Picture Book A Day Challenge Week 2 Recap

A Picture Book A Day Challenge Week 2 Recap

November 4, 2018

2 weeks into my picture book a day challenge, and 11 weeks into my wife’s pregnancy.  The doctors tell us that we should be getting into the so-called second trimester in about a week.  I’m hoping it also means the end of my wife’s horrible morning sickness.  Whoever called it morning sickness had no idea what they were talking about. … Read More

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A Picture Book A Day Challenge Week 1 Recap

A Picture Book A Day Challenge Week 1 Recap

October 28, 2018

I’m one week into my 200 Days of a Picture Book a Day Challenge, and so far I’ve read some awesome picture books. My wife was really excited about it at first. I was sharing some of the books with her. She was hearing some interesting stories about animals and strong women. What was not to like? We literally have… Read More

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My Favorite Character Education Books

My Favorite Character Education Books

October 14, 2018

The new school year is upon us and I’m here with my recommendations for teaching character education.  I’m kind of obsessed with picture books, and I’m convinced there’s at least one picture book for every situation.  These books are great for teaching character so your students can grow up to be respectful and responsible human beings. Before I get into… Read More

Filed Under: Character Education, Discussion, Read Alouds 2 Comments

7 New and Noteworthy Growth Mindset Read Alouds For Elementary

7 New and Noteworthy Growth Mindset Read Alouds For Elementary

September 11, 2018

Let’s talk growth mindset read alouds. How often do you have to coax, encourage or even beg your students to just TRY a new activity?  How about those GT students who explode when they suddenly meet a challenge that pushes their thinking?  Or that student who MUST do everything perfectly?  Or YOU find out in a PD that you’ve been… Read More

Filed Under: Back To School, Bilingual Education, Growth Mindset, Read Alouds 1 Comment

3 Ways to Get Your Students Talking

3 Ways to Get Your Students Talking

August 9, 2018

Do you find that you, not your students, are the one doing all of the talking during your interactive read alouds?  It’s a read aloud, teachers are supposed to do the talking right?  Kind of. When I was a new teacher, I did almost all of the talking during a read aloud other than the odd question to prompt hand… Read More

Filed Under: Discussion, Oracy, Read Alouds, Uncategorized 4 Comments

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