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Reading Logs
I can remember a time when my two children sat down to do homework, and both had to complete their “reading logs.” Two completely different children. Two completely different…
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5 Ways to Make More Time for Reading
There is never enough time for reading. True reading. Just enjoying a good book! Find those extra minutes within your day to make time for more reading for your…
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5 Better Ways to End Your Day
How do students currently end a class period or their day? Is it a blur? Do students accomplish anything, or are they rushed out at the last minute? Try…
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Raising a Book Thief
It’s quite a problem to have. My daughter is a book thief. As we approached the bus stop, she had a stack of eight books that needed to be…
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5 Better Ways to Start Class
Looking for a better way to begin class each day. Look no further than infusing these ideas every day. A personal favorite is Disruptus. You and your students will…
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Joy is an Intervention
#4OCF is taking a Summer Vacation for two weeks! But don't worry, we'll be sharing some of our favorite posts during this time. Trevor is up this week with…
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Moods
#4OCF is taking a Summer Vacation for two weeks! But don't worry, we'll be sharing some of our favorite posts during this time. Trevor is up this week with…
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6 More Favorite Picture Books
As you know, some of our favorite picture books can be great tools for teaching about reading or the craft of writing. I always love sharing a good picture…
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Shhhh…Don’t Tell Anyone
Shhhhh... This is a Top Secret. Don't tell anyone. Meet me back here at 2pm and bring your favorite book. This was the message I shared with several of…
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#StaffBookTasting
This week, we held our first #StaffBookTasting. The purpose of the event was twofold. I wanted to model a Book Tasting event for teachers so they might implement with…