I used to teach at the Indian Community School of Milwaukee (ICS). My four years there were a time of intense personal & professional growth for me, and being invited to be a part of that community was incomparable. I was familiar with some traditions of Tribal Nations prior to working there for two main […]
When Cultural Appropriation Ruins the Rest of the Book
I don’t read books to pick them apart. I read them to enjoy and figure out which ones will work for, and connect with, the students I serve, and to recommend to other educators. But that doesn’t mean I can read without a critical lens. In fact, it’s a requirement. In the quest to provide […]
Cover Reveal: Madeline Finn and the Shelter Dog by Lisa Papp
Perhaps you’ve read this book? (And if not, you should – and share it with your students for #classroombookaday!) Madeline Finn does NOT like to read. But she DOES want a gold star from her teacher. But, stars are for good readers. Stars are for understanding words, and for saying them out loud. Fortunately, Madeline […]
#pb10for10 | My Favorite Female Illustrated Picture Books of 2018
I always love participating in Cathy & Mandy’s #pb10for10 event celebrating picture books and providing many fabulous #classroombookaday choices! I inevitably end up with a longer wish list and shopping cart and a maxed out hold list at my library. So get ready, and then go check out other educators lists today! My choice of theme this year was inspired […]
Community Building Picture Books to Start the School Year
I don’t want to think about it quite yet, but some start back-to-school sooner than we do in WI, and want time to find and preview books to see if they’ll work for your communities, so… These are some favorite picture book read aloud recommendations to kick off #classroombookaday at the start of the school […]
Getting Started with #ClassroomBookADay
Curious about #ClassroomBookADay? Wanting to join in, but not sure how to go about getting started? The best place to go for information is the dropdown menu above (easily linked as www.classroombookaday.com), where I’ve compiled links to blog posts I’ve written, podcasts/webinars, and slideshows from the presentations. I also created this overview post a few […]
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