Director of Elementary Teaching and Learning, Dr. Sarah Waddell, challenges elementary students to prevent the “summer slide” by making reading a part of their summer routine. Please stay tuned to learn out about your school’s family reading night schedule! #MakeADifference129
Can't wait for our first #sd129chat next week! I'm excited to see everyone's responses! Teachers- reach out to us coaches if you'd like to get on Twitter so you can participate. :)
New study finds that training teachers to be more "autonomy-supportive" (which includes giving students more say about both what and how they learn) was beneficial regardless of kids' level of interest in the subject (in this case, physics): is.gd/TFWRdB
I accept the challenge from @LisaBowles66 to post covers of 7 books I LOVE: no explanations, no review -Each time I post a cover, I’ll ask someone to take up the challenge. One cover a day for a week. My Day 7 nomination goes to @MsGinnyBurdett #129reads#makeadifference129
I accept the challenge from @LisaBowles66 to post covers of 7 books I LOVE: no explanations, no review -Each time I post a cover, I’ll ask someone to take up the challenge. One cover a day for a week. My Day 6 nomination goes to @storyjl
I accept the challenge from @LisaBowles66 to post covers of 7 books I LOVE: no explanations, no review -Each time I post a cover, I’ll ask someone to take up the challenge. One cover a day for a week. My Day 5 nomination goes to @drussellfalcon1#129reads#westisbest
All SD129 third graders visited West High this morning to listen to the Fox Valley Orchestra perform “Music and Animation” with help from Arlene Hawks and Scitech! #alwayslearning#129finearts
I accept the challenge from @LisaBowles66 to post covers of 7 books I LOVE: no explanations, no review -Each time I post a cover, I’ll ask someone to take up the challenge. One cover a day for a week. My Day 4 nomination goes to @mrhamling
I accept the challenge from @LisaBowles66 to post covers of 7 books I LOVE: no explanations, no review -Each time I post a cover, I’ll ask someone to take up the challenge. One cover a day for a week. My Day 3 a few days delayed. My nomination goes to @DrAmyWatson#129reads
I accept the challenge from @LisaBowles66 to post covers of 7 books I LOVE: no explanations, no review -Each time I post a cover, I’ll ask someone to take up the challenge. One cover a day for a week. My Day 2 nomination goes to @kimwicyk
I accept the challenge from @LisaBowles66 to post covers of 7 books I LOVE: no explanations, no review -Each time I post a cover, I’ll ask someone to take up the challenge. One cover a day for a week. My Day 1 nomination goes to @LindaZreads
While Simon is just beginning to haunt bookstores, Oliver is celebrating his first year being released today! Hurray! Thanks to all those who’ve picked up this little puzzle piece and helped him find his perfect fit. ♣️ @TundraBooks
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