Calling All Sports FansPosted by Barb on January 12, 2012
The next time you head off to a sporting event or friend’s house to watch the big game, be sure to mention how the NCAA has teamed up with DonorsChoose.orgin a campaign called “Fund the Future”. This partnership allows educators during a commercial (of course) to start the conversation about ways their friends, family, and [...]
Happy New Year’s Sale!Posted by Kira on January 2, 2012
This weekend you can get our apps for a cool 20% off. Discount is automatic upon checkout at the shop! We hope you had a wonderful new year, now go make your Lesson Pop!
What’s in Your Classroom Library?Posted by Barb on November 30, 2011
Chances are it has been a while, if not years, since you have gone through your classroom library to see what’s actually there. Many of us who are elementary teachers acquired our books by either belonging to a book club using accumulated bonus points or purchasing favorite title ourselves. And if that is the case, [...]
Come On Into My ClassroomPosted by Barb on October 19, 2011
The email: “We have some teachers at our school who would like to know if you can come out to observe them during their reading block.”
Wow, that was a surprise! As a district reading trainer, I am often asked to go into a classroom to observe a teacher. In some cases this can be [...]
Selecting a Book to Read AloudPosted by Barb on September 29, 2011
Earlier this week, a teacher in one of my trainings told me that even though she understands the value of reading aloud to her students daily that with all the other academic demands put on her that she just didn’t have time. She is not alone as I hear this often from educations. [...]
Read Alouds Are A Must Do For All Teachers And ParentsPosted by Barb on September 7, 2011
