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June Wrap Up and July TBR

June Wrap Up and July TBR

June Wrap Up Total books read: 18 This has been a great month for reading. I read seven middle grade novels as well as several books with my four year old and several books for myself! I am so excited-this is what summer is all about! Here is a list…
IMWAYR: June 26, 2017

IMWAYR: June 26, 2017

Weekly Blog Post: It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? Every Monday I post a reflection on my previous week of reading and set goals for this week. This meme is hosted by The Book Date. Books Finished Mutant Origins: Raphael by Micheal Teitelbaum Let’s Go to the Zoo by Mary…
Words of Wisdom Wednesday #3

Words of Wisdom Wednesday #3

Weekly Blog Post: Words of Wisdom Wednesday I recently read one of the most inspiring books about reading and being a teacher that I have ever read. It’s called The Book Whisperer by Donalyn Miller. It had many quotes I could use for Words of Wisdom Wednesday, but I narrowed…
IMWAYR: May 29, 2017

IMWAYR: May 29, 2017

It’s Monday, What Are You Reading? Here’s the weekly reflection for IMWAYR hosted by the Book Date. Books Finished Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by JK Rowling (screenplay) The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo Elmer and the Dragon (My Father’s Dragon #2) by Ruth Stiles…
Six Word Story Saturday #1

Six Word Story Saturday #1

Weekly Blog Post: Six Word Story Saturday I am trying a new blog post…six word Saturday. I really want to start writing more and I thought this would be a great way to start. I don’t have any requirements other than it has to be six words. If you have…
Mini Review: Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk

Mini Review: Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk

Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk   A 2017 Newbery Honor Book A young girl’s kindness, compassion, and honesty overcome bullying. ★ An NPR Best Book of the Year ★ A Booklist Best Book of the Year ★ An Entertainment Weekly Best Middle Grade Book of the Year ★ A Kirkus…
IMWAYR-May 1, 2017

IMWAYR-May 1, 2017

It’s Monday, What Are You Reading?! Here’s the weekly reflection for IMWAYR hosted by the Book Date. Books Finished Pax by Sara Pennypacker-I am still working on a blog post, but this book was AMAZING! Other Blog Stuff I have been in a blogging slump, so in order to get…
March Book Madness 2017

March Book Madness 2017

March Book Madness My first post about MBM17 is here. It was the first time our school participated. The 6th grade teachers decided to use the bracket from the official website, but announce the winners based on what their team choose. (Each of our 6th graders are on a “team.”)…
Would You Rather Book Tag

Would You Rather Book Tag

Hello! I first saw this book tag on Just Another Bookish Blog and couldn’t help but participate! I challenge all of my students! 1. Read only series or stand-alone books? I would rather read stand-alone books. Series can be great books toget you reading if you are in a reading…