There is no denying that classrooms are beginning to use more and more nonfiction in the classroom. Current research has emphasized the importance of increasing nonfiction reading in the classroom and teachers are now on the hunt for strong texts. There are many places to find strong informational text for students that are engaging for […]
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Book Review: Violet the Pilot, by Steve Breen
Why I Picked It Up: This was a recommendation from a librarian in one of our sessions last summer, and it took me entirely too long to actually pick it up! With a two-year-old that loves everything airplanes, we rediscovered it at the public library as we were browsing one day a few weeks ago. We’ve read […]
App/Website Review: Epic!
This nifty website/app might just be the best kept secret of all time. I know that sounds like a bit of an exaggeration, but if you have children in your life, have access to the internet, and you aren’t using Epic!, you will probably agree with me very shortly. Simply put, Epic! (getepic.com) provides unlimited […]
Did You Know…Historical Street View in Google Maps!
Welcome back from the break! We hope you had a wonderful, relaxing time with family and friends, and are ready to get back to inspiring your students with your enthusiasm for learning! Today’s Did You Know is a slightly less well known feature of Google Maps that has incredible implications for your study of human/physical characteristics […]
Book Review: Max the Brave, by Ed Vere
Why I Picked It Up: I definitely judged this book by it’s cover. Those who know me know I am not a lover of cats, but this one made me smile. His eyes, stance, and cape had me amused. Plus, Sherry and I seem to have an unexplainable thing for superheroes. Why I Finished It: […]