I love music. I love books. Of course I put the two of them together often. One of my favorite assignments as a teacher, is having my students create playlists/soundtracks that go with the stories that they write. Sometimes, I have them pick music that goes with a particular book or even a scene. When… Continue reading Reading Playlists
Tag: BOOKS
Enhancing Student Essays Through Literary Analysis
For years I have had students come through (public, private, and homeschool), having been taught how to spell, and having gone through tons of writing training. Neither of these things in and of themselves are bad! Students should generally know how to spell without spell check, and should know how to structure an essay and… Continue reading Enhancing Student Essays Through Literary Analysis
Summer *Classic* Bookish Bingo
A friend of mine did a summer bingo and asked if I had one she could add to her newsletter. I said, "NO! But I can make one!" Famous words. I thought really hard about this. For real. It was tricky because I also wanted to pick books I don't currently teach in my classes,… Continue reading Summer *Classic* Bookish Bingo
Finding Joy in Reading: A Year of 365 Books
Back in November last year I started reading again. I was moving like a slug most days, if I moved at all, and I am TV'ed out from watching TV for 4 years while breastfeeding- if you know you know. But I could also feel my brain rotting scrolling socials all the time. Finger joint… Continue reading Finding Joy in Reading: A Year of 365 Books
DIY Book Gift: Personal Touches for Readers
The author shares a creative book wrapping idea perfect for Christmas gifts, highlighting the joy of personalized presents. They suggest selecting a beloved book, adding favorite tea bags, highlighters, sticky notes, and stickers to enhance the gift. This meaningful gift can be created for under $25, promoting thoughtful giving.