Lorraine Waiberman

[Lorraine Waiberman @waiberman]

@bowmanba That is incredible!!!

[Lorraine Waiberman @waiberman]

@Tracey2250 By having meaningful conversations about literacy with all stakeholders- admin, teachers, parents, and most importantly students. Advocating for equality not only in our classrooms, but in our schools. By creating a literature rich environment and continuing to READ! #HCPSRead

[Lorraine Waiberman @waiberman]

@Tracey2250 I teach at a renaissance school, so “overcoming inequity one book at a time” from First Book really hits home. They actually have a book giveaway in Orlando next weekend where teachers can get 50 free books a piece! I personally signed up 4 other teachers to go with me! #HCPSRead

[Lorraine Waiberman @waiberman]

@Tracey2250 I loved the idea of revisiting the “how we choose books” anchor chart from the first 20 days- using it to find out how students are currently selecting books and then encouraging them to try a different technique next time they make a selection. #HCPSRead

[Lorraine Waiberman @waiberman]

@Tracey2250 The positive implications are that students get to hear from peers about books they enjoy and they get a chance to examine many good choices in a low stress way. Our 5th graders do a book talk every morning on the announcements and I give them high fives in the halls!#HCPSRead

[Lorraine Waiberman @waiberman]

@Tracey2250 “The rituals and routines around reading that we implement at school and home, as well as our conversations about them, communicate what we value about reading” (p109) If we want our students to enjoy and value reading, our routines must emphasize its importance. #HCPSRead

[Lorraine Waiberman @waiberman]

@Tracey2250 @donalynbooks @colbysharp @Scholastic @AchievementSch @Jeff_Eakins @BHancockHCPS @debbieecook1 @KimberlyKeenan3 @HCPSElemELA @AlonsoHcp @hubofschool @HCPSElemEd The time has flown! Hello again, my name is Lorraine Waiberman, I teach first grade at Gibsonton elementary #HCPSRead

[Lorraine Waiberman @waiberman]

Follow up- I love the suggestion of talking to the media specialist to find out what the “hot” books are currently. The other takeaway from the videos were that we don’t have control over kids reading at home, we have influence. No more reading logs... #HCPSRead

[Lorraine Waiberman @waiberman]

@Tracey2250 Available space will be taken up with books or cozy places to read them. Posters will show off favorites, future picks, as well as what students (and teachers!) are currently reading. discussions center on reading, or how they can tie something learned back to a book. #HCPSRead

[Lorraine Waiberman @waiberman]

@Tracey2250 LOVE the idea of "sneaky reading" My students do a bit of this now (they all have a book in their desk for whenever they have a free moment) but I can't wait to create a class anchor chart of some other times/places to sneak in a few minutes. #HCPSRead

[Lorraine Waiberman @waiberman]

@Tracey2250 The easiest way to get kids to read more at home is by having a conversation with them about why they don't. Many will be a simple fix (they don't have books? Send some home!), but more challenging problems can be better navigated once lines of communication are opened. #HCPSRead

[Lorraine Waiberman @waiberman]

@Tracey2250 Students need time not only to read, but to SHARE. When they come back from the library, their excitement is almost palpable. They need time dedicated to reading, but if we want them to enjoy books, they need peer interaction and the designated opportunity to discuss. #HCPSRead

[Lorraine Waiberman @waiberman]

@Tracey2250 I will read strategically. Historically I have a very hard time with abandoning a series I've started or even an individual book. My new mantra will be "There are other books on the shelf, if I don't like this one I can pick another" #HCPSRead

[Lorraine Waiberman @waiberman]

@Tracey2250 @donalynbooks @colbysharp @Scholastic @Jeff_Eakins @debbieecook1 @BHancockHCPS @AchievementSch @KimberlyKeenan3 @SarahESchafer @teacher_faye @sparka_julie Hello again, hope you all had a nice day 😊 My name is Lorraine Waiberman, I teach first grade at Gibsonton elementary

[Lorraine Waiberman @waiberman]

Follow up- Raising citizens of the world through my class library is going to be a goal of mine. We often focus on race, but there are so many more nuances to explore- religion, family makeup, gender roles, etc. Kids should find people like and also unlike them in books #HCPSRead

[Lorraine Waiberman @waiberman]

@Tracey2250 Access to books is access to the lives of others- this one resonated with me because I have a student exactly like this this year. We had to have a class discussion about different family types – it would’ve been nice to have a book in my room that went with it. #HCPSRead

[Lorraine Waiberman @waiberman]

@Tracey2250 Every year I send a survey for my students’ families to fill out. It focuses on who they live with, likes/dislikes, etc. It helps me get to know them and opens the door to better communication. Next year I will use some of that info to help guide my library selections #HCPSRead

[Lorraine Waiberman @waiberman]

@Tracey2250 I think the identity wheels on pages 68-69 to audit both current inventory and possible new selections are a good place to start. #HCPSRead

[Lorraine Waiberman @waiberman]

@Tracey2250 Embrace daily literacy non-negotiables. I’d like to increase the amount of student selected read alouds that I do for students who may be unable to read them on their own. This also ties in with the 1st question – having students gain access to books above their “level” #HCPSRead

[Lorraine Waiberman @waiberman]

@Tracey2250 The right level varies between reading events and readers. I have a student this year who can read books on dinosaurs well above his “level” denying access to books based on reading level harms future love of reading. conversations with stakeholders can help change. #HCPSRead