Tips, Titles and Tools for Teachers
Happy New Year!
In my first newsletter of the year, I'm sharing Top 10 book collections you must check out and links to some important blog posts for a new school year. I am planning to start the year by visiting all of your classrooms to read aloud a picture book and reconnect with students!
Happy Reading!
New Picture Books
Schools First Day of School
What Do You Do With a Problem?
Let Me Finish!
10 For 10 Picture Books
August 10 is Picture Book Day! Book-loving bloggers share their Top 10 picture books using the hashtag #pb10for10. Here's a list of some of my favorite Top 10 lists from 2016! Most of these posts include a collection of picture books connected by a common topic, such as perspective or mindset. Enjoy!
Books That Inspire Big Questions
Books for the First Day of School
Books About Believing in Yourself
Books for Observations, Sketching and Writing
Articles to Start Your Year Right!
Seven Rules of Engagement: What's Most Important to Know About Motivation to Read
Great article with classroom tips about motivating students to read!
Great blog post about the importance of taking time at the beginning of the year to get to know your students as readers!
Filling Book Bins on the First Day of School
Blog post from Frank Sibberson with great tips for helping students choose books for their book bins or independent reading time.
The Power of Morning Meeting: 5 Steps Toward Changing Your Classroom Culture
This post is about the impact of morning meeting on classroom culture. Even when we are short on time, morning meeting is time well spent!
Thinking About Books and The Classroom Library
An excellent post full of ideas and reflective questions about organizing your classroom library for students!
The First Days of Reading and Writing Workshops
A great reminder to slow down at the beginning of the year and spend time getting to know your students as readers and writers!
Shelly Moody
Atwood Primary School
Williams Elementary School
Email: smoody@rsu18.org
Twitter: @shelmoody