Everyone has a story to tell. What is yours?
Just because your kids can read to themselves doesn't mean they have outgrown the read aloud. Here are some tips for read aloud. Number 5 is my favorite!😀
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Reading aloud to children of all ages is so important. Some teachers and families don't make time for read aloud because of busy schedules, lack of books, or because their kids can already read indepe...This morning I set my son up on the computer for his Google Meet and then slid back over to my computer to start work. After listening to his teacher cheerfully greet each and every student, she mentioned that she had a book to share. Suddenly I found myself caught up in her story. Why? Because she was reading Our Class is a Family written by my friend, Shannon.
This rhyming story wants to help each and every student feel loved, included, and safe in the classroom. It shows that a classroom family celebrates what makes each member unique, how the people love and respect one another, and that the classroom is a safe place where it’s okay to make mistakes and grow together. This book is perfect for the first few weeks of school, but can also be revisited throughout the year.
Sometimes a book comes along at the perfect time with an important message. No matter how you’re teaching right now, your class is like a family. Building relationships and community is more important than ever. Have you shared this book with your students yet?
P.S. I hope you’ll autograph my copy of #ourclassisafamily the next time I see you @lifebetweensummers 😉!
MONSTERS!
This weekend I updated my book companion for I Need My Monster by Amanda Noll. While working on that, I decided to add resources for the sequels to that story: Hey, That's My Monster! and How I Met My Monster. These book companions all have comprehension questions, vocabulary practice, graphic organizers, and either a monster craft or directed drawing. Take a peek at these new crafts. I had so much fun putting them together!
These companions have been bundled so you can mix-and-match the crafts between the books. I'll leave a link with more info below.
Ready to try goal setting with your students this year? Here are some picture books you can read before you dive in!
Picture Books for Goal Setting
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Are you ready to try goal setting with your students this year, but not sure how to start? Grab an inspiring picture book to help set the tone! Here are some picture books for goal setting that might ...
I have some time. I can look it over.
rmariemuniz@hotmail.com
I can look it over for you, if you'd like! I need a break from staring at my own stuff, anyway!
Sarah
There's No Place Like Second Grade
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Looks like a fabulous packet. I can't wait.
I do not mind Looking through for you. I also teach second so I can give you some good feedback, keeping out common core in mind also.
Rebecca rebecca.melcher@jefferson.kyschools.us
Ah bum I missed your post about this! I would totally have loved to look over it for you too! I love math and am always interested in viewing others ideas. Especially since I feel like you are on the same page for me with math 🙂 Hope it turned out wonderful- looks like it did!!
Amanda
Reaching for the TOP!