Vicki Craig

Literacy Specialist Crooked Lake Elementary Andover, MN.

[RJ Palacio @RJPalacio]

Teachers, parents, students: I've decided to start a daily read-aloud of WONDER! Still figuring out platform, to be announced next week, but I was thinking at 12pm every weekday: I'll read a few chapters and add a little commentary. Stay tuned for details. #WONDERreadaloud

[edutopia @edutopia]

What happens to our brains "on art"? New studies show that the arts are indispensable, boosting crucial skills like spoken and written language, focus, self-control, and empathy.

[edutopia @edutopia]

[Best of Edutopia 2019] #BestofEdutopia2019 One of our most-watched videos of the year showed how drawing is a powerful learning tool, exercising visual, kinesthetic, and linguistic areas of the brain all at the same time.

[edutopia @edutopia]

#BestofEdutopia2019 This popular feature delved into the struggles of teaching, but also the core of what it is all about: “reaching clear to the heart of another human being and using everything you’ve got to make a difference.” https://t.co/dJ6mUzx5ww

[edutopia @edutopia]

Check out these book recommendations that reflect human diversity in the broadest sense.
https://t.co/NB4gYQMdfm

[Vicki Craig @VVCraig]

Critical Literacy in Early Elementary Grades https://t.co/8E3p7tbbVS

[Vicki Craig @VVCraig]

I can’t wait to read RJ Palacio’s new graphic novel. It sounds so good! Click the link to hear a very passionate review🤩

[Colby Sharp @colbysharp]

RJ Palacio created a graphic novel! It is amazing. Lovely addition to the Wonder story. https://t.co/xULlFqyeAm

[Vicki Craig @VVCraig]

“I LOVE READ MONTH” is off to an outstanding start at CL📚

[Colby Sharp @colbysharp]

You NEED To read @jpetroroy's GOOD ENOUGH. Your students need it in their classroom and library. SUCH AN IMPORTANT BOOK! https://t.co/RRZ3MfMnm3

[Vicki Craig @VVCraig]

I have accepted a book challenge from @samyanderCL and Gena Zepeda. 7 book covers, I love: no explanation, no review, just the cover. I’ve had a little break in my posts, so I am catching up😊 Days 4,5,6,&7 are some of my favorite children’s lit. picks:

[Vicki Craig @VVCraig]

I have accepted a book challenge from @samyanderCL 7 book covers, I love: no explanation, no review, just the cover. Day 3

[Vicki Craig @VVCraig]

I have accepted a book challenge from @samyanderCL 7 book covers, I love: no explanation, no review, just the cover. Day 2

[Vicki Craig @VVCraig]

I have accepted a book challenge from @samyanderCL 7 book covers I love: no explanation, no review, just the cover. Day 1...

[Vicki Craig @VVCraig]

We have the BEST Volunteer Coordinator at Crooked Lake!! Thank you Gena for all you do to lift our staff and students up each day! We appreciate all you do for us!!!

[Reading in the Middle Grades - Stacey DeCotis @readinginthemg]

Great list!!

[Vicki Craig @VVCraig]

Another Boyd Huppert story that will bring tears to your eyes😍

[Boyd Huppert @BoydHuppert]

More than a million holiday travelers will pass by this tree on Minnesota's I-35. Some will marvel at the oak's 45,000 lights. Some will be moved. Here's the story behind Jerry's tree: https://t.co/ADkfvb8XVJ #land10kstories

[Vicki Craig @VVCraig]

@HollyGroebner @AHSchools @TammySloth These are so adorable!!

[Vicki Craig @VVCraig]

A shout out to you, Holly Groebner! We appreciate all you do to encourage a love of reading in our students at CL💚

[Colby Sharp @colbysharp]

Every child needs a "book whisperer"! Check out the latest Game Changer! video. #bookaccessforall @donalynbooks @ScholasticTeach

[Vicki Craig @VVCraig]

I stand with @ILAToday in advocating for children's #RightsToRead. Learn more and pledge your support at https://t.co/YI4dKpsWmY https://t.co/WXBxCF8ZTU

[Drew Spangler @DSpanglerPE]

Students self assessing themselves as they leave PE. We are working on being honest and being better than we were the day before. #hardwork #honesty #bdp3 #kmdolphins #physicaleducation