I’ve always loved using novels in the classroom, but in more recent years, I’ve recognized the power of picture books. They’re short and easily have multiple ways to be used in the classroom. They can be inspirational and mentor texts. While virtual for most of 2020-2021, I relied heavily on
I’m a bibliophile. I can’t help it. I love books and I’m constantly looking for new ones to add to my classroom library. When I first started teaching, I was given the leftover stack of books from teachers who retired or others who were cleaning out their stash. You know
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Mysteries are probably my favorite genre (see more about my mystery unit here), but historical fiction is a very close second. Students don’t always love learning about history, but historical fiction usually presents the facts in an interesting way. The trick is that I need to get my students excited
Ever since I was a kid, I loved mysteries. I devoured as many as I could get my hands on- Boxcar Children, Nancy Drew, Hardy Boys, Babysitters’ Club mysteries, and more. I still love reading mysteries as an adult. This past school year, I decided I finally needed to do
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