Everyone has a story to tell. What is yours?
After teaching for more than a decade, I have changed the way I have used classroom jobs many times. I don’t think I even used classroom jobs my first year since I had too many other things to worry about. But, starting my second year (and for several years after), I knew I wanted my students to take some responsibility… Read More
Goals help set a purpose and a direction for where you are headed. While you are building your classroom community, why not take the time to make some common goals that EVERY student in your classroom can work towards? Here’s a little glimpse into how I do this in my classroom. Have you ever tried setting goals with second graders… Read More
If you’re like me, you get curious about what happens in other classrooms throughout the day. I saw this linky party hosted by Where the Wild Things Learn & had to stop by and check things out. 9:00 – 9:40 Morning Routine, Corrections, Math Facts As part of our daily routine, students complete a Daily Math Review page. Our second… Read More
Sometimes I’m an impulse buyer, but most of the time I like to sit back and weigh my options before diving in. I have been reading blog post after blog post about The Quietest Classroom Pencil Sharpener. I have to admit, I was reading and thinking that sure, it’s great, but is it really better than the electric sharpeners? So… Read More
Today I’m linking up (just a few days late) with The Applicious Teacher for a weekly linky party series. This week’s focus is sharing about classroom management. Our school mascot is the star. Last summer I created classroom rules based on using STAR as an acronym: This was my first year using a clip chart for classroom management and… Read More
Our school is on a trimester system, so I write report cards three times a year. When I first started teacher I wrote them all by hand. I had to painstakingly plan out what I would write first so I wouldn’t have to second guess and use gobs of white out. I am thankful for the computerized version, even when I… Read More
What does it mean to speak up? This picture book follows a group of young children as they find ways to speak up in a variety of situations. Not only is this book timely, but I think it can help both children and adults find their voices to make a positive difference!
The back of the book features real kids who spoke up as well as some teaching points on when to speak up, when to stay quiet, and how to speak up without saying a word. These tips will come in handy as you share the book’s message at home or in the classroom.
How will you choose to speak up?
What type of reader are you? Right now, I feel like the book collector - especially when it comes to children's books.🙂I am a lot of those 😂
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I mean, it’s pretty much a toss up at this point. Our library does allow for holds and curbside pick-up, but I haven’t used that service yet. So until then, online book shopping it is!💰💰💰
This makes me so happy! I guess I'll go grab some hot buttered toast while I wait.❤️
Kate DiCamilloI got a letter last week from a reader who wrote these words on the outside of her envelope: “I am a fan of pigs and I am a fan of you.”
The letter itself was about Mercy Watson, and how I should write more books about “that pig.”
Every time I think about the phrase “I am a fan of pigs and I am a fan of you” it makes me laugh out loud.
I’m a fan of pigs, too.
I’m also a fan of readers.
And I’m a fan of laughter.
So, will there be more stories about that pig?
Yes.
VOTING 🗳
To be honest, this is something I have taken for granted in the past. But as I continue to grow and learn, I now understand just how important it is. That’s why I think we need to share the history of voting rights with kids. And when I can find a children’s book to help me, that’s an added bonus. That’s why I was so excited when my friend Michelle @mrsmcdonaldsclassroom shared this book.
Through rhyming text, Equality’s Call explains the history of voting rights in America in a way kids can understand. Throughout the book, a powerful message is repeated:
“A right isn’t right
Till it’s granted to all.”
The back of the book also includes information about voting-related amendments and legislation as well as voting rights activists. This would be a great book to share at home or with your students.
👉🏻 Swipe to take a quick peek inside this book.
Have you read this book yet? What other books do you love to share about elections and/or the voting process?
