BecauseofaBook

Dr. Kim Pinkerton here, tweeting about books and blogs with my favorite students and teachers.

[BecauseofaBook @becauseofabook]

@HFReadsLLC @Mrs_VDeFriend @HFReadsLLC such a pleasure spending time with you at #tctela24

[BecauseofaBook @becauseofabook]

@GalenaParkISD. Thanks for sharing @Mrs_VDeFriend with me today. She is a rock star and blessing to so many students #TCTELA24

[BecauseofaBook @becauseofabook]

The looks on those sweet students’ faces say it all. You are amazing. That first day in READ 3305, I knew you were amazing too. Congratulations!

[Mrs. DeFriend, M.Ed. @Mrs_VDeFriend]

I finally did it! I am the 2022-2023 TEACHER OF THE YEAR!!!! I've had this dream since 2016, and to finally achieve it feels surreal. @SamHoustonEl @GalenaParkISD ❤️🍎👩🏾‍🏫

[TWU Multilingual & Multicultural Studies @TWUMultilingual]

Great to see these bilingual & ESL teachers who are part of our first cohort! As part of their degree, they receive funding to attend & present at conferences like this! #TCTELA23

[Zainab Jabak, M.Ed. @ZainabJabak]

I’m loving this session from fellow board member, Dr. Shona Rose. Modeling how to conduct meaningful writing conference, so that students take agency of their writing craft. ♥️

@TCTELA
@readingtease
#TCTELA23

[Linda Galvan @LElizaG_LFU]

Amazing session with incoming publishing team for English In Texas #TCTELA23

[Ashley Kelly @mrskellyisLIT]

This is indeed the best birthday ever! Woke up to the start of the @TCTELA conference. Received a new book from @CMohning and @MrsJensen_CFISD. My heart is extremely full #literacyislife #TCTELA23 #bestbirthdayever #cheerstoyear33

[📓Tenille Shade✏️☮️ @tenilleshade]

@pinatadirector reminded us multiple times that she grew up in Mathis, Texas—population 5,034. Her rural upbringing and knowledge of UIL made me smile. When our small town teachers tell us we have something to say, hope sprouts 🌱.

#TCTELA23

[Markesha Tisby, M.Ed @MarkeshaTisby]

Elementary educators are here at #TCTELA23! Please visit the @TCTELA booth to join the section email list, and we would LOVE to meet you at the Section Breakfast on Sunday.

[J Cornejo @JanethLovsBooks]

Finally made it to #TCTELA23 and just in time to see @DrMillerUHD and @becauseofabook present on writing, writing mentors and writing for English in Texas! Find us during the conference for a chance to win some books and other surprises!!

[TCTELA est. 1965 @TCTELA]

Calling all writers: We hope you'll consider publishing a piece in our award-winning journal, English in Texas. Today at 1:15PM, please join current editors, Kim Pinkerton and Diane Miller to learn more! #TCTELA23

[Carrie Lentz @lentz_carrie]

When you can't make it to #TCTELA23, #TCTELA23 comes to you! #wisdgreatness

[BecauseofaBook @becauseofabook]

@TCTELA @ProfessorNana @tctela @ProfessorNana There really are no words to adequately share how impactful she was in the lives of so many teachers, readers, librarians. She touched my life. Sympathy and prayers to her family and closest friends.

[Nell K. Duke @nellkduke]

Comprehension Results for children age 1 - 8
* Paper > Digital
* Digital w/ story-congruent enhancements > Paper
* Adult mediation w/ print > Digital with story-congruent enhancements
* Embedded dictionary increased vocab learning but no effect on comp
https://t.co/cCXkkv00ta

[BecauseofaBook @becauseofabook]

Yes, readers young and old deserve choice. Thanks for taking care of those young readers. @Ms_VJohnson

[Mrs. DeFriend, M.Ed. @Mrs_VDeFriend]

New independent reading book shopping. Choice is so important 🍎 @SamHoustonEl

[BecauseofaBook @becauseofabook]

Take what I know from research and what I know about children's texts. Balance that with what I know about DAP, standards, and individual needs. Voilà, I can teach literacy skills in purposeful, effective ways with children's texts as the springboard.

[Early Childhood Literacy-Naturally! @ECLNaturally]

What do successful early literacy teachers do? Principle 7: Cultivate Literacy Skills with Balanced Instruction. What does this principle mean for your teaching? #earlyliteracy #Reading #earlyyears #literacy

[BecauseofaBook @becauseofabook]

@ishfulplay Books are the best! @ishfulplay @ECLNaturally

[BecauseofaBook @becauseofabook]

I’m serious y’all! @tctela @JackieWoodson

[Early Childhood Literacy-Naturally! @ECLNaturally]

Man, when @JackieWoodson reads aloud, it's like smooth jazz, red velvet cupcakes, and a salted caramel latte collide! It's a beautiful thing; you have to hear it.