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What We're Reading Sunday!

Sunday, July 19, 2015 10 comments
Thank you for reading our (almost) weekly post-What We're Reading Sunday. 


T is reading a little something each day and just finished reading two gift books. These books are special because we received them in the mail a couple of weeks from my Aunt Abbie all the way from Texas. (We looked at that on the map, too!) Here I was thinking we had every brother book, but I was wrong! The books were such a nice surprise and T was thrilled to see Elephant and Piggie, too! He read both to M and almost finished them before M starting gnawing on the corners. :) 
I'm reading another professional read as part of a book study with some fab teachers from my school. 
Principles to Actions by NTCM authors describes and explains the eight essential teaching practices  needed for a high quality math education.  I would not call it a page turner, but it is an easy read. I'm learning and feeling validated and planning future questioning strategies in my head! Is it a must read? I'd say yes if you are not familiar with Common Core math standards and I say no if you are. In fact, I think maybe you should just spend time with your standards.


What are YOU reading?

Free Books AND Teacher Appreciation!

Monday, April 13, 2015 3 comments
Now I know it is a bit early to start thinking about summer reading, but when Barnes and Noble releases their plans, I just have to share!  
Here's how their summer reading plan works. Kids read any 8 books they want and record them on the downloadable journal. Then they take the journal to B&N and exchange it for a FREE book from the list. Let me just say-this year's list is AWESOME!!! The picks for grades 1 & 2 include The Princess in Black by Shannon Hale and even BabyMouse by the Holmes siblings! Would you believe there is also a LEGO book on the list? Yep! There are going to be some happy kids!! 
I'll be sharing this with my students, my team, and the whole school! Who doesn't love a free and fab book?!?!

But wait, there's more! Educator Appreciation Days are here! You can save 25% on purchases (online and in store,) attend special events, and even win a prize or two! Check out your nearest location for more info! 
Happy shopping! Happy reading! Happy all around! 

Library Card!!!

Friday, June 13, 2014 9 comments
Big news in the world of My Mommy Reads! We made a pit stop at the library today and T signed up for his very own library card!! AH!!!!!
Our librarian gave him a little talking to, had him sign his name and we were off to the children's section! 

Me, "Do you want me to hold your card while you look through books?"
T, "No mommy, I've got it." 

Hours later, we headed to the checkout. I asked if he wanted to do self checkout (that's new by the way) and he looked at me like I was crazy! He wanted to hand HIS card to the clerk! 
5 books for T, 1 Magic School Bus movie, and 1 book for Mommy later, we were done! 

Me, "That was so exciting!"
T, "I'll hold my card, but do you want to carry all these books?" 

#adayinthelife

Summer Reading for Teachers!

Thursday, June 12, 2014 4 comments
Our friends at Scholastic's Instructor Magazine have composed quite a list of summer reads for teachers! 


The list includes a little bit of everything and there really is something for everyone!

*Books for lessons on life and teaching
*Inspiring professional development reads
*Just for fun reads (you can share with kids!)
*Award winning teacher blogs

Here's a little sneak peek of the titles.....

Click HERE to read the whole article! 

Do you have one to add to the list?

Summer Reading=Free Book

Wednesday, April 23, 2014 7 comments
Barnes and Noble is doing it again! They are encouraging students to read, read, read over the summer! They are also offering readers in grades 1-6, a free book if they read 8! 

The form is available HERE (or by clicking on the pictures) and it is super easy! The choices for grades 1-2 include works by Nick Bruel and Dav Pilkey. There are other great authors, too!

Print a copy now and hang it on the fridge! Tell your friends, too!


I'll be passing this along to all of my teacher friends and the students in my class. After all, my students will all be reading wayyyy more than 8 books over the summer, so they might as well get a little treat along the way! :)

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