Category Archives: Perspective

Get out of the classroom!

Educators know that when you can make curricular connections, children learn how to access that information faster because you are are involving more parts of the brain. At a recent faculty meeting, my colleagues shared about their experience at a … Continue reading

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Graphic Novels that caught my eye

Hi everyone! Just a quick video on some new hot texts that our LS Librarian, Anna McKay, brought to my attention.

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3rd Grade French lessons with US students – Tres bien!

One of the greatest things, in my opinion, is when we can have collaboration of instruction between grade levels and subjects. It forces the children to look at their instruction in a new light, outside of the context than how … Continue reading

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Say that again?

The age old battle… which side are you on? No, I’m not talking about team Edward or team Jacob (a Twilight reference, my friends). Do you say nuffle bunny or kuh-nuffle bunny?   As it turns out, Mo Willems reports … Continue reading

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Deeper Learning: Defining Twenty-First Century Literacy | Edutopia

Deeper Learning: Defining Twenty-First Century Literacy | Edutopia.

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Origins of Literacy

Today I am very excited (but also nervous!) to be collaborating with our admissions department in hosting the first webinar in a series from Hackley. I will be talking about a theory that I’ve been pondering over and have titled … Continue reading

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Teachers Adjust Reading Instruction For Common Core

The article linked below has me yelling at my computer screen. I am all for high standards, rigorous expectations and creating a balance between fiction and nonfiction. However, the article points out a major misunderstanding that I keep hearing over … Continue reading

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Child-Proofing Harry Potter – NYTimes.com

Some great thoughts on when – and if- to share Harry with your child Child-Proofing Harry Potter – NYTimes.com.

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The Cool Books Project

How many of these have you read yet? These are being added to my must reads…..The Cool Books Project. I can’t believe how many books are out there that I need to read- it’s a bit overwhelming!

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A Library of Classics, Edited for the Teething Set – NYTimes.com

I’m absolutely loving this…….  A Library of Classics, Edited for the Teething Set – NYTimes.com.

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