Well, here we are in the middle of October. How did we get here already? I hope yours is going well. I am working hard on integrated those 21st century skills; but I actually find myself doing more reader's advisory than ever! Nothing beats an excited student running up to you to say, this book was great, do you have any more? I am getting ready to start my family book club, anyone have a good idea of a classic chapter book that would span the interest of students, K - 5? In the past I have used, The Last of the Really Great Wangdoodles, Everything on a Waffle, Box Car Children, and The Hoboken Chicken Emergency. I would like to find one about a library sleep over, spark any ideas?
Technology speaking, I have given my 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students the TRAILs assessment to determine what kinds of skills need to be integrated this year. My teachers are pretty excited about this, it should make for some powerful collaborating.
I am also continuing my yearlong focus on inquiry, and thinking. We have had some great conversations about thinking, and I feel it may be raising the quality of questions my students are posing!
I will be busy the next two weeks, getting ready for our state conference, OELMA. Hope to see you there!
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