Let Them Eat Books
New York Times columnist Anna Quindlen wrote something 18 years ago – about the time I was elbow deep in diapers with my newborn. She could have taken the words right out of my mouth: “I would be most...
View ArticleMarch of the Silly Celebrations
It’s a little late to celebrate National Peanut Butter Lovers’ Day which was March 1. I suppose it’s just as well – what with peanut butter allergies and such. Yesterday, March 9, was Barbie Day, Panic...
View ArticleBuilding Good Readers All Year Long
What are things we can do to build good readers and good test takers all year long? No matter how you may feel about tests … right now that is something students do. The suggestions I am going to share...
View ArticleEngaging Reluctant Readers: Book Clubs
When students are asked to read in the classroom, it is usually accompanied by a checklist of activities they must complete before, during, or after reading. For the teacher, this provides useful...
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