…hasn’t been a reading teacher.

AL A CARTE (11/1/2013)

Chocolate Cake and Reading – Mmmm, two of my favorite things, especially together.  This 17-year-old blogger is thinking how valuable reading is to her.  A model for other young readers, perhaps? (And don’t you love her quotes!)

Setting the Record Straight – Did not realize that October is National Dyslexia and Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, but the post is thoughtful, and the infographic link at the end is a must for you to see.  It contains good reminders as we work with students who have disabilities.

Diane Ravitch on The Daily Show – A pair of great posts by Diane Ravitch. If you don’t know of her, you should.  She is a historian of education and Research Professor of Education at New York University. More notably, she is an education policy analyst; if you want to keep tabs on what’s going on in educational policy, she’s your go-to for the latest information.

I’m Inspired – Thought-full things to ponder.

Loved to Bits – It might be fun to ask students this question (especially you who are teaching Earthquake Terror, think Abby and her Raggedy).  My muchloved companion was Curious George, still with me (in storage), a bit pungent and threadbare.  And on an extended thought:  what book have you “muchloved”?

Passing Note – Please watch this video clip.  It’s short and oh-so sweet.  🙂