Category: Especially for Educators

blog posts directly related to teachers and classrooms

“Not Just for Little Kids: Five Reasons to Use Picture Books with Older Students” by Carolee Dean

November 12, 2021

I firmly believe that picture books aren’t just for little kids. And also that they’re not just for Language Arts classrooms. As a teacher, I LOVED using picture books with a wide range of ages for a wide range of skills. Picture books are magical in so many ways and open the door to a … More “Not Just for Little Kids: Five Reasons to Use Picture Books with Older Students” by Carolee Dean

Special Feature: “Where Writing Begins” with Tina Barrett, Kindergarten Teacher!

March 19, 2021

What a special treat I have for you today! Where does writing begin? With a voice. With ideas. With lines or letters. AND usually, with an encourager.  How many of us trace our love of writing back to a teacher or multiple teachers? I know I do! In the beginning of February, Tina Barrett sent … More Special Feature: “Where Writing Begins” with Tina Barrett, Kindergarten Teacher!