Uncover the Magical World of Literacy

At the beginning of our poetry unit, I had the chance to reflect on my past poetry experiences in school. When looking back at my...

Explore your surroundings for that small moment in time.. This week we learned about the history of Haiku poems and even got to practice...

This week we focused on creating observational poetry. In the book, Awakening the Heart by Georgia Heard, she encourages students to go...

My poetry reflection Growing up, I remember dreading poetry in elementary school and beyond. Poetry consisted of sitting in class and...

Establishing a writing community in the classroom is key students have a voice ownership failure is okay students are reinforced for...

"What better way to start the year than inviting kids to share stories from their own lives? What better way to get to know your...

How do I teach students how to draft an entry in the writer's notebook? First, model to students how to find a strong topic. Then, model...

How Do We Launch the Writer’s Notebook? Read aloud a children’s book that connects to your group of writers...use the book as a...

This week we were introduced to the writer's notebook and challenged to start our own. To me, a writer's notebook is a personal space...

A book that encourages individuals who may be afraid and uncomfortable in their own body, to have confidence and express themselves. It...

Two stories that depict real life child activists. Learn about Malala and Iqbal's story to see what it looks like to fight for children's...

A story about a girl's struggle to find her purpose, take a stand, conform to her family role, stay hopeful, and persevere when she is...

Every day, nine-year-old Yasmin borrows a book from Book Uncle, a retired teacher who has set up a free lending library next to her...

A book of poems that discuss race, mistakes, and friendship. Keep reading to see how poetry can shine a light on the different...

A story about a family's fight for change and the desegregation of schools in California. This book educates readers on the Mendez v....

A story that addresses racism, bullying, mental health, preconceived biases, identity crisis, and social justice issues, all while...

A book where the real lives, dreams, experiences, and hopes of enslaved people are unveiled. Ashley Bryan creates a powerful story of...

Experience how a world of books can change someone's life. Books allow you to see the unimaginable, the surprising, and the unbelievable....

A story about three families, two worlds, one magical portal, and how their stories collide. Jump into a world where magic is real. What...

A story that teaches readers that you are not defined by how others see you. Embrace yourself and you will change other people's...