Some good news: states that started social distancing early and aggressively, like California, have avoided overwhelmed health care systems. It’s critical that we continue to listen to the evidence and experts and practice social distancing. https://t.co/56RgGeAfr7
#tcsdshare Author @RobinYardi is at Garden School Library today sharing about being a writer, fiction vs. nonfiction, and the importance of reading/writing about things you ❤️.
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@Jenny20272342 Another great visit to Calaveras Big Trees State Park with Ranger Jenny. Ss at Garden School enjoyed learning about giant sequoia trees and how they grow. #tcsdshare
How cute is this special guest? The Cat in the Hat is visiting the Alpine Vista Library to read his favorite book to Ss. #tcsdshare#funinthelibrary#literacy
Voting today in the Kohn Library for California Young Reader Medal! #tcsdshare Great way to integrate literacy&citizenship as students learned about the importance of voting, cast their ballots, and received an “I Voted” sticker.
"If we teach a child to read but fail to develop a desire to read, we will have created a skilled nonreader, a literate illiterate. And no high test score will ever undo that damage." -Kylene Beers
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#WRAD2020 3rd grade Ss in Garden Library learning about decomposers, flocking birds, and double dactyl poetry from poet and science writer @LeslieBulion Awesome integration of content!
Skypextravaganza in the Garden Library this morning with five different authors in celebration of #WRAD2020#tcsdshare Ss shown here with @nchurnin and her wonderful book The William Hoy Story.
#WRAD2020 Teachers are skyping as well- Illustrator Amanda Shepard shared how she became an artist and read her book Rules of the Wild to Ms. Adlard’s 2nd grade class! #tcsdshare
#tcsdshare Skyping in the Mission Valley Library today with author Julie Segal Walters @J_S_Dub Great way to start #WRAD2020 She talked about how to be an author, showed us her writing shoes, and read us a story it took 4 years to turn into a book! #tcsdshare
#WRAC20 So it begins! Heritage 5th gr. Skyping with author/artist @amyguglielmo (Pocketful of Colors, How to Build a Hug) about her amazing books, & what it takes to be an author/artist! Ss got to share some of their art as well & see a sneak peek of her newest book. #tcsdshare
Carmen Aguila's class @Eagle1Mrs will be skyping with Patricia on #WRAD2020! Connecting with an author is definitely inspiring for our young readers and writers. #tcsdshare