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Category Archives: Reading
The snow has me thinking of summer!
It’s official- the summer programs have now been posted! https://www.hackleyschool.org/podium/default.aspx?t=170906 I am so looking forward to reprising my online literature circles this summer. I love that my students can literally be anywhere in the world and log in whenever they … Continue reading
Parents League of New York: Publications » Selected Review Articles » Does Tutoring Help or Harm Your Childs Education?
Some thoughts on tutoring…. Parents League of New York: Publications » Selected Review Articles » Does Tutoring Help or Harm Your Childs Education?. I feel that it is important when setting up tutoring for your child, there needs to be … Continue reading
Diverse and Impressive Picture Books of 2013
Diverse and Impressive Picture Books of 2013. Many of these are now in our library!
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Reluctant reader activity
As a classroom teacher, I was always on the hunt for new and exciting ways to entice my less than enthused readers. One of the “hooks” I employed was what they would be doing with the text- and never, never, … Continue reading
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.
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
Deeper Learning: Defining Twenty-First Century Literacy | Edutopia
Deeper Learning: Defining Twenty-First Century Literacy | Edutopia.
Variety of texts used
Just a little explanation about the different ways we approach the art of teaching reading here at Hackley. Please excuse my voice- I’ve been fighting off a cold!
Students teaching students
One of the things I love best about teaching younger students is their enthusiasm to work with each other. As students age many become fearful of what others will think, how they compare to each other, or if they will … Continue reading
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!