I love these emoji sticks, especially the little ones... they're pretty cute. But they're smart, too. And they're perfect for reading discussions, writing workshop, class meetings, social-emotional lessons, and so much more.I mean really ... when are we not reacting emotionally to life? I feel like we talk about feelings all day long. (Is that just me?) READINGDuring reading … [Read more...]
When Readers Become Distracted…
This happens to me. I'll be reading something (or I think I'm reading something), when suddenly I realize I have no idea what I've been reading. My mind was totally someplace else. It happens to kids, too... even young readers. And they need to be aware of it. They need to know WHY this happens to readers and then WHAT to do about it. This post doesn't have a chart about why readers get … [Read more...]
Open-Ended Flip Books
Flip books are popular. I've made flip books about activists, presidents, mothers, even groundhogs. (Speaking of which, I'm so ready for spring.) I've also seen flip books for specific book titles, but sometimes you need a template for a different book. And that's when it happened... an idea for blank flip books... templates I could use with any book... fiction or nonfiction... and open-ended so … [Read more...]
Projects for Simple Machines
Projects for Simple Machines You know me... I love science. And science loves me. That's what's cool about it. I always learn something new, usually about how things work. And that's pretty awesome because I'm no spring chicken and you'd think I'd know more about stuff like that by now, but I don't. Now, everywhere I look, I can't help but see simple machines. Like in my bathroom this morning, … [Read more...]
How to Use Wordless Picture Books
A book without words? It seems like an oxymoron, right? If there are no words on the pages, is it still a book? Can it be "read?" Will children be challenged to think deeply when they're only looking at pictures? Yes. Yes to everything. I think some teachers look past wordless books because, well, there are no words. They seem like books for little kids... for "kids who can't read yet." … [Read more...]
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