Teachers have a love for learning, learners, and fusing the two loves together. Oprah Winfrey was in downtown Baltimore last week eating crabs. I mean, imagine spending a week with your favorite movie stars, TV stars, or musicians. Well, I have some favorite READING stars, too. Yup, there is such a thing.

Thoughts on all things literacy in the world of education. And so, this post was born. My Unsolicited Advice for all New Education Graduates. Keep a record of decisions m.

If you work really hard and are kind, amazing things will happen. Differentiation in writing workshop through partners. Most years, most of our fourth graders have partnerships that last the year in writing, with lots of coaching and support to help navigate the inevitable problems that pop up in any meaningful relationship.

To Read To Write To Be. Thoughts on learning and teaching. The rain had just let up. The first day back, after three weeks without their friends, you can imagine the crazy. After settling, a little, I asked students if they noticed any changes in the room.

I look forward to resuming my slicing tomorrow, and I am always thankful for this community that remains welcoming and supportive. Evan was beyond excited to find out when you Google Gerful, his video is the first one to come up. 8220;Mommy, everyone will know who I am now! He then pulls a pa.

My grandmother, Betty Wall, was an amazing woman. She lived a life of servitude. People often remark how my grandmother made them feel like they were the most important person when they were with her. She knew little things matter. This is our first wee.