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Instagram post 2156315044573568875_4617441784 How is it mid-October already??!!! Halloween is right around the corner. Are you ready for the sugar-fueled frenzy??!! 😱😭⠀⁣ ⠀⁣ If a calm standards-based lesson sounds like a great change of pace for this Halloween, check out my latest blog post. It includes seven fun and festive lesson ideas that will keep your students engaged while avoiding the dreaded Halloween chaos. ⠀⁣ ⠀⁣ 🎃Link to the Post in Bio⠀⁣ ⠀
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Instagram post 2155576359834038242_4617441784 It’s important for kids to know that failure is often an integral component of success. ⠀⁣ ⠀⁣ I.M. Pei is one of the fifteen influential American immigrants featured in my book. After designing several award-winning structures, Pei was faced with his first failure. Before construction on his John Hancock Tower in Boston was finished, glass windows in the 60-story skyscraper were popping out and falling to the sidewalk below. In addition to the faulty windows, the tower had other construction problems, ran into financial difficulties, and incurred multiple delays. Pei considered the entire project to be a total disaster. ⠀⁣ ⠀⁣ I’m hoping kids are able to see how setbacks can be used as fuel for future accomplishments. The book is filled with inspiring tidbits like the one detailed above to keep young readers interested. ⠀⁣ ⠀⁣ Have you preordered your copy yet? The link is in my bio! ⠀⁣ ⠀
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Instagram post 2154757653519476263_4617441784 FACT: Teaching tone and mood isn’t a walk in the park.⠀⁣ ⠀⁣ 🖤Make it easier on yourself AND get into the Halloween spirit using Poe’s Tell Tale Heart!!⠀⁣ ⠀⁣ 🖤Guide students through the process of identifying tone and mood using this differentiated close reading!! It includes three reading levels, making it much easier for you to teach ALL your students at the same time. ⠀⁣ ⠀⁣ 🖤Answer keys and directions are included! It also includes a digital version! 🎉💻⠀⁣ ⠀⁣ 🔗Link in Bio⠀⁣ ⠀⁣ ⠀⁣ ⠀⁣ #tone #mood #telltaleheart #edgarallanpoe #poe #halloween #englishteacher #teachergram #ELA #teacherspayteachers #homeschool #homeschoolmom #teachersofig #iloveteaching #teachersofinstagram #iteach6th #teachersfollowteachers #iteach7th #middleschool #upperelementary #teaching #reading #iteachenglish #learn #iteachtoo #readingteacher #literacyinfocus #literacymatters
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Instagram post 2152578303478141124_4617441784 THREE QUESTIONS:⠀ 1️⃣ Have you read this book?!⠀ 2️⃣ If not, do you want to read it with me??⠀ 3️⃣ Is there any other YA books you know of that focus on mental health? ⠀ ⠀ I saw this book and immediately bought it. I have OCD and anxiety, so I’m sure I’ll be able to relate to the writer on many levels. Plus, I’m interested in finding more YA books that focus on mental health. ⠀ ⠀ This book is a memoir. It follows a young girl on the journey through her diagnosis and life with OCD. I can’t wait to read it. Affiliate link is in my bio if you want to get it! ⠀ ⠀ Is there any other books I should get??!!!⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #mentalhealth #yabook #memoir #ocd #bookstagram #iteach #iteachtoo #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofinstagram #teacherlife #readingteacher #teachergram #teachertribe #ilovebooks #teacher #classroomteacher #lifeofateacher #teachersrock #weareteachers #teacherbloggers #librariansofinstagram
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Instagram post 2151221592381155380_4617441784 This is so exciting!! I received the official final copy of my book!! Yay!!! 🎉🤗⠀ ⠀ Somebody needs to pinch me because all of this doesn’t feel real!! I’m over the moon excited, and I appreciate all of your kind words and support through this whole process!! 😍⠀ ⠀ Home of the Brave 📖 is available for preorder on Amazon until it officially releases for sale on 11/5!! I put a link in my bio, and I would love for you to check it out!! ⠀ ⠀ #nonfiction #americanhistory #ushistory #booksforkids #nonfictionforkids #teachersofinstagram #librariansofinstagram #classroomlibrary #iteachtoo #bookworm #teacherauthor #iteach6th #teacherlife #bookstagram #iteachmiddleschool
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Instagram post 2150503038700312756_4617441784 Students love all things spooky, and it’s a great time of year to dive into a scary story!! Need recommendations? I’m here to help!! ⠀⁣ ⠀⁣ 👻💀🕸🍁🎃⠀⁣ ⠀⁣ I spent the last several months reading every ghostly book I could find, and I compiled a list of my top ten. I wanted a list of books that would appeal to most students. I hope it’s helpful!! ⠀⁣ ⠀⁣ Click the link in my bio to see all ten titles and short descriptions. The books are all in the grades 5-8 range. Next time I’ll include more grade levels. ⠀⁣ ⠀⁣ #spookybooks #yabooks #yalit #middleschoolbooks #librariansofinstagram #scarybooks #bookstagram #literacy #literacymatters #literacyinfocus #iteach5th #iteach6th #iteachtoo #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofinstagram #teacherlife #readingteacher #englishteacher #iteachela #teachergram #teachertribe #bookreview #ilovebooks #iteachmiddles #lifeofateacher #teachersrock #weareteachers
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Instagram post 2149749268332014661_4617441784 It’s always nice to celebrate the 🍁season with a themed activity! Focus on pumpkins with this differentiated reading and writing unit!! ⠀⁣ ⠀⁣ Everything you need is included and ready to go!⠀⁣ ⠀⁣ 🎃 Differentiated Reading Passages ⠀⁣ 🎃 Close Reading Directions⠀⁣ 🎃 Vocabulary Support⠀⁣ 🎃 Writing Activities⠀⁣ 🎃 Assessment ⠀⁣ ⠀⁣ 🔗Link in Bio ⠀⁣ ⠀⁣ ⠀
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Instagram post 2148944881975160269_4617441784 ☀️🌴 Good times with teacher buddies!! ⠀ ⠀ Taking the time to hike and chat is so meaningful! Can’t wait until our next get together!! ⠀ Anyone else having a great Sunday??!! ⠀ #sundayfunday #oakcanyonnaturecenter #teacherlife #iteach #teachertribe #teachersoftpt #iteachtoo #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofig #teachergram #teacherlife #californiateacher #teacherspayteachers #classroomteachers #instagramteachers #teachersrock #weareteachers
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Instagram post 2148232408909402360_4617441784 You guys!!!! Look what I got today!!! ☕️❤️⠀ ⠀ I feel so lucky to have met the greatest people through Instagram!! I bonded with Danielle @dizzyozzyedu over our shared loved of Starbucks destination mugs. And look what she sent me!!!! I’m in love with it!!!⠀ ⠀ I had a pen pal in sixth grade, and it was the greatest thing. I’m glad IG has allowed me to relive my youth! 😍😍😍⠀ ⠀ Tag your IG bestie (and maybe even send them a destination mug!) It will make their day!! ⠀ ⠀ #igbestie #teachertribe #starbucksmug #starbucks #canada #canadianteacher #teachertribe #iteachtoo #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofig #teachergram #teacherlife #californiateacher #classroomteachers #instagramteachers #teachersrock #weareteachers #youareheremug ⠀
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