Names are Important!

Attached is a website that provides a list of authors pronouncing their names!

10 Influential Writers and their Website

Mo Willems Mo has several websites that are appealing to all levels of the beginning writer. Mo’s personal blog details his everyday life and how he is struck with inspiration from ordinary people who may be doing extraordinary things.  For students Mo has a website dedicated to his characters, at the Pigeon Presents.com students are

Nutmeg 2020-2021 Intermediate Nominees

Creative Schools: The Grassroots Revolution That’s Transforming Education

Creative Schools: The Grassroots Revolution That’s Transforming Education By Ken Robinson After listening to Ken Robinson’s infamous Ted Talk, I knew that Creative Schools: The Grassroots Revolution That’s Transforming Education was going to be on my list of must reads. In this book Ken focuses on one of the most critical issues of our current

How Children Succeed

How Children Succeed By Paul Tough How Children Succeed introduces readers to a new generation of researchers and educators, who, for the first time, are using current tools of science to define what it means to have character. Paul Tough shares their findings along with the stories of the children they are trying to help,

Online Resources for Educators 📚💻

Attached is a link to the Florida Center for Reading and Research it is filled with activities teachers can use in the classroom or families who are struggling with distant learning. Big Ideas in Beginning Reading published by the University of Oregon is another great resource for new teachers, it breaks down the stages of

Whatever It Takes!: For All Students to Succeed in School and Life

Whatever It Takes!: For All Students to Succeed in School and Life By Bryan Pearlman  Unfortunately it’s common to hear about children facing trauma in today’s society. A greater misconception is the record number of students that come to school every day that have faced trauma, have mental health concerns, and are exhibiting challenging behaviors.

See Me After Class: Advice for Teachers by Teachers

See Me After Class: Advice for Teachers by Teachers by Roxanna Elden Written by Roxanna Elden, See Me After Class: Advice for Teachers by Teachers gives first year teachers answers to much needed questions that sometimes, they are too afraid to ask. Roxann Elden explains how teaching is tough, and the first year of teaching