Happy Friday! You know that that means... I'm here to share the first chapter of an amazing book. Today's selection is Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper.Over 1.5 million people have read the #1 New ... READ the POST
First Chapter Friday – Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys
Hey Friends! Here is my First Chapter Friday selection for May 22, 2020... Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys.#1 New York Times bestseller and winner of the Carnegie Medal!"A superlative novel ... READ the POST
Virtual Classrooms During Covid-19
Another week of quarantine means another week of distance learning. I know that many of you are starting summer break right about now, but here in NJ we still have a solid month of school remaining.I ... READ the POST
First Chapter Friday – Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You
Here is my First Chapter Friday selection for May 15, 2020... Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi.A timely, crucial, and empowering exploration of racism - and ... READ the POST
First Chapter Friday – COVID-19 Version
I can't believe that I haven't been sharing these on my blog!! For the last seven weeks, I've been sharing a first chapter Friday with my kids via YouTube. I'm going to post the videos here. Feel free ... READ the POST
Teaching During COVID-19
Welp, it's been six weeks of "distance learning" here in NJ. Our governor hasn't made the call yet to cancel the remainder of the school year, but considering how the rest of the states are trending, ... READ the POST
