Literacy Learning Zone

Slice of Life is  hosted  at the  Two Writing Teachers Join in and share a slice of your life.  _____________________________________________________ So far, I haven't said too much because at first I had {no words} and then all I had was  {today} . It was time for a change. I just didn't know it was MY time. After a few weeks of reflection and the process of packing up my classroom, I've accepted my new role and transition to a new school. My reading specialist role is changing. I'm now considered a "Literacy Interventionist" in my district. Sounds fancy, I know. But really, my goal is the same: Improve student learning as reader...

Slice of Life is  hosted  at the  Two Writing Teachers Join in and share a slice of your life.  _____________________________________________________ {Yesterday} I packed my last box stacked it on top of all the waiting boxes and I sighed. {Yesterday} I looked around my desolate classroom thought about my students and smiled. {Yesterday} memories of students laughing, learning, sharing of great books echoed in the empty room and I looked down. {Yesterday} I left a note welcoming the new teacher moving in hoping she loves the cozy space as much as I did and I blinked back tears. {Yesterday} I took one last look, closed the d...

Slice of Life is  hosted  at the  Two Writing Teachers Join in and share a slice of your life.  _____________________________________________________ I don't even know where to begin. There is so much to say. Yet, still no words. My brain is a tangled mess of words and emotions. So many changes: New role. New school. New teachers. New students. Saying goodbye to my school family after 15 years. Friday was our last day of school. Squeezing students goodbye because I just couldn't say the words ... As tears fell, heartbroken. I waited and waited and waited before starting to pack. A room full of books and treasures, because once I ...

Check out our #cyberPD Google Community to  learn more about our summer PD event.   ______________________________________________________________ Every year in May, we ask to see your stack of PD books you can't wait to dive into over the summer, looking for just the right book to read together. Then, we plan to discuss our thoughts and learning virtually through our Google Community, blog posts, and Twitter during the month of July. This year, once again, there were many great book selections shared. And, yet again, we had many conversations about the perfect book for our #cyberPD group. Our list of criteria is extensive and our standards are high.  This book must reach a wide audience that will allow for deep thinking and learning. Our hope is that the book selected will push our thinking to make positive changes in our classrooms. Yes, book selection is important, but what makes this PD event truly successful are the amazing teachers and educators ...