I'd never thought about having my third graders complete an end-of-year evaluation before. So, I played around a little with Donalyn's form and came up with this freebie. Part of our 7 Habits focus includes data collection and student reflection. I think this would be a great addition to my EOY ... Read More about Book Whisperer: EOY Evaluations
Rules
I'm a big believer in keeping things simple.I'm also a big fan of Rafe Esquith and his classroom.If you haven't read this book, go get it. Now. So, I made a poster for my rules. I stole them from Rafe.Rules Poster So, here's to a new school year.Be kind. Work hard. Everything ... Read More about Rules
Book Whisperer – Chapters 5 and 6
In the "tornado" that has been my life since we came home from the beach, I have completely neglected my blog. I missed it. Seriously. I even stayed up until @ 1:00 a.m. so I could finish Chapter 6 and play "catch-up."After reading Chapter 5, I have decided a couple of "truths" for myself. I may ... Read More about Book Whisperer – Chapters 5 and 6
The Book Whisperer: Reader’s Notebooks
I have used Reader's Notebooks since my first year of teaching. It's a part of our Reader's Workshop model and often an integral part of my mini-lessons. Every year I "tweak" and revise what goes in them, but I never ask my students to do anything in their notebooks that I haven't modeled ... Read More about The Book Whisperer: Reader’s Notebooks
“My Teacher Says” Linky Party
The fabulous Christina Bainbridge is having the best linky party! I love hearing my kids start to repeat these as the year goes on. And, I have a "Carolina" accent... which makes it even better. ;-) Here are a few of my favorites...This starts on Day One. It's also something my mother ... Read More about “My Teacher Says” Linky Party
Book Whisperer: Chapter 4
I had so many "a-ha!" moments and connections with this chapter, it was impossible to keep track of them all. :-)I will be entering my 10th year of teaching in August. 10 years of Reader's Workshop. 10 Years of trying to convince children to love reading as much as I do. 10 years of waiting for ... Read More about Book Whisperer: Chapter 4
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