October 2020 Book Suggestions
As we prepare for Thanksgiving, this is a great book to incorporate into your classroom. In this sweet story, Grace writes thank you notes for all her birthday gifts. But…
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September 2020 Book Suggestions
September 20, 2020 I Am One: A Book of Action by Susan Verde I have always been a big fan of Susan Verde and Peter Reynolds, so it was natural…
How to Smartly Build Your Classroom Library
This is my last post in a series of posts geared towards new teachers, but the content can certainly be helpful for veteran teachers as well. If you are interested…
August Book Suggestions
August 23, 2020 The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires If you are doing growth mindset with your students, The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires, is a must have…
July 2020 Book Suggestions
July 26, 2020 Look Both Ways a tale told in ten blocks By Jason Reynolds This is a unique book that I loved! And honestly, I like it for the…
June 2020 Book Suggestions
June 28, 2020 The 57 Bus by Dashka Slater Two teenagers. One in a skirt and one with a lighter. One moment that would forever change their lives. The 57…
May 2020 Book Suggestions
May 24, 2020 The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer The power of a book is amazing! In The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, William…
National Park Books for All Ages!
My favorite week of the year is easily National Park Week, which coincides with Earth Day each April. I’m a big fan of the National Parks (I even share a…
Number the Stars
Number the Stars, by Lois Lowry, is a book I first read when I was in 4th grade. It is a beautiful story about two girls, Annemarie and Ellen, growing up…
