Sunday, May 20, 2012

 Kindergarten Common Core Discussion Stems Now Available!

Posted by Barb on March 16, 2012

Calling on all Kindergarten teachers to be the first to see our Common Core State Standards Discussion Stems.  These discussion stems were designed just for you AND they align with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).  Kindergarten teachers around the country are learning about and beginning to implement the CCSS into their lessons.
As a reading [...]

 Author’s Purpose vs. Author’s Perspective

Posted by Barb on March 23, 2011

Identifying author’s purpose has been a tested benchmark on different assessments for years. However, what’s new to the tested benchmark mix is author’s perspective. So what’s the difference? This was a question that came up at a meeting that I had the privilege of facilitating. Even though the group was small, [...]

 The Blio Will Change The Way Kids Read

Posted by Barb on February 8, 2010

With the inventions of the Amazon’s Kindle, Barnes & Noble’s Nook, and Sony’s e-readers, books can be downloaded at the blink of an eye. This first wave of eReaders has limitations that have not permitted their entry into the education market. However, the Blio, which will be available sometime this month, is just what the [...]

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