Buy books & give them to the kids, people. Stop spending money on test prep workbooks. Stop cutting librarians and book budgets. Put books in kids' hands that reflect their experiences & invite them to learn about other people. It's not complicated. My #nerdybookclub post: https://t.co/zsObsAZ9bM
Simple Gesture: Every morning, these kindergartners start their day by lining up and greeting one another — with handshakes, hugs and a smile. https://t.co/lo5vcRlGi7
The schedule of sessions for the NISD eNgagement Academy is now available for viewing. https://t.co/quxRxcyYux Registration will open on Friday, May 4th @ 4:15 pm. Sit back, relax and make the time to build your schedule! 😀🤓
Once more for the folks in the back row, picture books and graphic novels are formats for storytelling. They don’t dictate or limit the age or ability of who “should” read them.
@donalynbooks@KellyGToGo @pennykittle #CollegeAndCareerReady in numbers. Thanks for sharing these stats. Yet another reminder that supporting #literacy (reading, writing, speaking, & listening) is not just #ELA ‘s baby, but the obligation of all educators across all content areas.
#nationalpoetrymonth Text Pairing:
Poem - Shel Silverstein's "Jimmy Jet and his TV Set"
https://t.co/8qgJQ2e9Zi
Informational Text - CNN's "Teens Spend a Mind-Boggling 9 Hours a Day Using Media"
https://t.co/UBuNyJs7Ih
The Book Whisperer is nine years old today. Thank you to everyone who has read and shared it. Thank you to everyone who keeps me learning & growing.