Enlightening Young Engineers
Reading Response Journals, or “RRJs,” are a core literacy element of my third grade classroom. My students are ALWAYS writing about their reading in meaningful ways and take so much pride in their notebooks. I have also had great success in my past years of teaching by utilizing modified versions of RRJs in both first grade and second grade. … Read More
My third graders had a blast exploring “hook” sentences this week! Essentially, a “hook” sentence is any sentence or phrase (usually within a narrative) that captures or recaptures the reader’s attention, either through surprise, humor, or interest. This week, my objective was for my students to begin using “hooks” as introductory sentences in their journal entries, with the purpose being… Read More
My third graders had a blast exploring “hook” sentences this week! Essentially, a “hook” sentence is any sentence or phrase (usually within a narrative) that captures or recaptures the reader’s attention, either through surprise, humor, or interest. This week, my objective was for my students to begin using “hooks” as introductory sentences in their journal entries, with the purpose being… Read More
My students are rocking and rolling with daily journaling, and I have two personal objectives for the next two weeks: 1) Informally assess what they already know, identify challenges, and plan for my Interactive Writing instruction 2) Allow students time for free creative writing (without prompts) to foster a LOVE and excitement for writing Thus far, my objectives are being… Read More
For the past five years, I’ve been using the same “menu” format for Literacy Centers and have modified it as I’ve taught first, second, and third grade. Prior to that, I’d tried every system in the book…stations in the classroom, mobile tubs, wheels, rotated charts, assigned centers…all of which “worked” for the most part, BUT left me with the same… Read More
The work against racism starts within our own hearts, and our own homes.
It’s starts with lot of listening. And a lot of learning. And a lot of getting comfortable feeling uncomfortable.
While this page is normally reserved for teaching posts, as educators, we are called to advocate for the greater good...for those who are vulnerable, marginalized, oppressed, or mistreated. We are called to better educate ourselves and do the work to promote change.
We are called to teach our children to do the same.
Look within your hearts, friends.
Read, learn, listen, and speak up.
#blacklivesmatter
#useyourteachervoice
I started with this book by Tiffany Jewell and I highly recommend it from both a parent and educator perspective:
www.amazon.com/This-Book-Anti-Racist-lessons-action/dp/0711245215/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keyword...
Beautiful image from Oh Happy DaniPerformance won’t end racism. Change your heart. Change your home. Change humanity.
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