I’ve had the idea bouncing around in my head to post about the many ways I find to read beyond physical books. Listverse is probably my favorite website. The… Read more “More than books”
Month: January 2017
Folktales and Fairytales
Since I started working on inventory, I’ve been finding a lot of books to read just because they catch my eye. As I reached the end of… Read more “Folktales and Fairytales “
The Gaither sisters
I really enjoy reading about characters with different lives then mine, and in terms of realistic fiction, the Gaither Sisters definitely fit the bill. It’s 1968, and sisters… Read more “The Gaither sisters “
Comics in school?!?
Yes. Comics, or Graphic Novels are here to and they are here to stay. You might find it unthinkable, but the kids love them, critics (sometimes) praise… Read more “Comics in school?!?”
Happy Chinese New Year!
2017 is the year of the rooster (fire rooster to be exact) and I was excited to put up displays about it at school today. I started… Read more “Happy Chinese New Year!”
Just plain odd.
Yesterday’s post about weird stuff got me thinking about the weirdest books I’ve ever read. Brace yourselves. I always introduce this book to students by telling them… Read more “Just plain odd.”
The weird stuff
One of my daily jobs at school is a reading group with three 3rd grade boys. They just moved up in levels and all of them chose… Read more “The weird stuff”
Binge reading (Part 2)
It really was a binge! So many books that I had to break it into two posts. Hope you enjoy! Gaston by Kelly DiPucchio • what a… Read more “Binge reading (Part 2)”
Binge Reading!
I’ve been working on a complete inventory of the books at school. There is nothing worse than seeing a book listed as “on the shelf” on your… Read more “Binge Reading!”
The best books I never read (as a kid).
As a kid, I loved to read but I’m from a small town and it was hard for me to find enough kids books to keep myself… Read more “The best books I never read (as a kid).”
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