Julia Downs

Teacher, mother, reader

[Jeff Kinney @wimpykid]

A letter to (middle and elementary school) graduates. Thanks to the @BostonGlobe for asking me to write it! https://t.co/EgX2ErbFwu

[Mary Lou Rubé @ReadingRube]

I❤️🐶 this! Seen the program in action ⁦@ArlingtonVALib⁩ Kids are reading to therapy dogs on Zoom. They can’t pet the pooches, but sessions still book up fast. ⁦@APSLiteracy⁩ ⁦@APSLibrarians⁩ https://t.co/hrQJRxMq2A

[Julia Downs @JuliaEDowns]

Sam rode his bike around our neighborhood this morning to deliver the first issue of “Quarantine Kids”, a little publication of writing by neighborhood kids. 😍@AbingdonGIFT @APSLiteracy @ASFSOnline #arlingtonreads

[Arl. Science Focus @ASFSOnline]

#MondayMotivation coming today from Ms. Kaiser and her dog Joey! 🐾 #asfschallenge

[Arl. Science Focus @ASFSOnline]

We love and miss you! ❤️ It’s hard for us to do a parade in our neighborhood 🤣 So we created this ASFS Virtual Parade featuring your teachers and a special song by @ASFS_Music at the link below! #apsisawesome #teacherparade #distancelearning https://t.co/IPAApkeNuk

[Mary Lou Rubé @ReadingRube]

For our K & 1 friends...Here is the first episode of At Home with APS episode 1 - YouTube #athomewithAPS #abdrocks ⁦@APSLiteracy⁩ ⁦@APSVirginia⁩ ⁦@AbingdonGIFT⁩ 📚📝✏️lots of reading fun to be had! https://t.co/QfiRwG74QP

[Julia Downs @JuliaEDowns]

Build a reading fort! How can you make a cozy hideaway? @ASFSOnline @AbingdonGIFT #arlingtonreads

[Julia Downs @JuliaEDowns]

Family Book Club Idea: Set rules and make a plan for reading. How many pages should you read? How can you share your thoughts and questions with each other? It can be a joyful and new bonding experience!🥰@ASFSOnline @AbingdonGIFT

[Julia Downs @JuliaEDowns]

Adding some color to this grey day. All you need is some tape and chalk!#@AbingdonGIFT #@ASFSOnline

[Julia Downs @JuliaEDowns]

Shaving Cream Spelling to practice reading and writing words!Disclaimer: I “stole” the shaving cream from my husband. @ASFSOnline @AbingdonGIFT #arlingtonreads

[Julia Downs @JuliaEDowns]

Take turns reading with someone you love. Act like you are the character while you read! @ASFSOnline @The_Pigeon #read

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[William @Downsssss]

#DIYNewYorker by Sam (age 8)

[Julia Downs @JuliaEDowns]

@MsMuscarellaArt @AbingdonGIFT @AbingdonPTA Perfect time to be in NYC! Sam and family are going to the MOMA today to check out Van Gogh’s Starry Night!

[Julia Downs @JuliaEDowns]

@MsWinklers1st @AbingdonGIFT I know those cuties! What meaningful and purposeful learning and look how proud they are to share!

[Julia Downs @JuliaEDowns]

@MsWinklers1st @AbingdonGIFT Love!

[Julia Downs @JuliaEDowns]

@MsWinklersK @AbingdonGIFT Beautiful flowers for an amazing teacher!