As a preschool teacher for 30 years, I have observed the trending fascination with handheld devices by young children. I think that we can all agree that this has not always been a positive option, but occurs regularly regardless of that fact. My desire is to provide positive options that promote literacy and enhance vocabulary and math skills through engaging and educational stories and songs.
I have authored and illustrated my first book and used my experiences with what appeals to young children to create this fun learning story that is filled with early addition and subtraction, an abundance of vocabulary, opportunities for higher level thinking while using an adorable puppy and engaging songs to accomplish all of this. I also have produced an audio/visual alphabet song that promotes letter and sound recognition and association.
Please visit my website and give them a try. I truly believe that you will not be disappointed.
On 10/26/09, Regina wrote: > Terri- Thank you, Thank you for this awesome set of questions!!!! > You are the BEST! > > > > On 11/25/08, Jenny wrote: >> Thank you, Terri! I'll ask them today how many have read it. >> >> On 11/24/08, Terri wrote: >>> My 7th graders really seemed to enjoy it and I would bet that >>> your 8th graders would really enjoy it as well. It is fun and >>> spunky, and contains experiences that many middle schoolers can >>> really understand. I wish that I could use it this year, but I >>> have several of the students that I had last year. >>> >>> Enjoy! >>> >>> On 11/24/08, Jenny wrote: >>>> Terri - I teach a title Vocabulary class and just finished >>>> reading Eggs aloud to them...they loved it; the level was >>>> perfect for them (they're a little low in reading). Would >>>> Flipped be a good 8th grade book to read aloud? >>>> >>>> On 10/31/08, Terri wrote: >>>>> Flipped >>>>> By: Wendelin Van Draanen > >>>>>
Are the answers to the questions somewhere? On 5/14/11, Gina Hess wrote: > All I can say is . . . WOW! Thanks so much, Terri! You > saved me hours > of work! Your questions are awesome! :) > > > On 10/26/09, Regina wrote: >> Terri- Thank you, Thank you for this awesome set of >> questions!!!! You are the BEST! >> &...See MoreOn 5/14/11, Gina Hess wrote: > All I can say is . . . WOW! Thanks so much, Terri! You > saved me hours > of work! Your questions are awesome! :) > > > On 10/26/09, Regina wrote: >> Terri- Thank you, Thank you for this awesome set of >> questions!!!! You are the BEST! >> >> >> >> On 11/25/08, Jenny wrote: >>> Thank you, Terri! I'll ask them today how many have >>> read it. >>> >>> On 11/24/08, Terri wrote: >>>> My 7th graders really seemed to enjoy it and I would >>>> bet that your 8th graders would really enjoy it as >>>> well. It is fun and spunky, and contains experiences >>>> that many middle schoolers can really understand. I >>>> wish that I could use it this year, but I have several >>>> of the students that I had last year. >>>> >>>> Enjoy! >>>> >>>> On 11/24/08, Jenny wrote: >>>>> Terri - I teach a title Vocabulary class and just >>>>> finished reading Eggs aloud to them...they loved it; >>>>> the level was perfect for them (they're a little low >>>>> in reading). Would Flipped be a good 8th grade book >>>>> to read aloud? >>>>> >>>>> On 10/31/08, Terri wrote: >>>>>> Flipped By: Wendelin Van Draanen >> >> >>>>>> >>>>>>
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Hi! I'm working with a group of writers, trying to figure out what tools would make teaching our books easier. Would you take a short survey (less than 5 minutes) and educate us a bit on how to make materials that are useful for teachers?
Maybe the problem is unique to me. But I don’t think so. I’ve seen too many crossed out names in books I’ve picked up in second hand stores. [Click below to read the rest of Sarah Powley's essay.]
Hi! I am looking for inspiration. I want to find a new novel to teach my class of grade 11 university bound students. I'm looking for something that will appeal to both genders and that has literary merit but isn't too difficult. Something fairly current would be preferable but isn't necessary. I'd love some suggestions!
This year when I taught 4th grade, I used a character changeOn 4/06/10, Jessica Fortin wrote: > Does anyone have a good idea for a character change over > time project for grade 4? I am using the Miraculous > Journey of Edward Tulane. Thanks!
For a school assignment, I need to following answered:
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a) Are you familiar with this philosophy/theoretical orientation of using Book Talks in your classroom at the beginning of the year? Penny Kittle in her book "Book Talk" suggests that students are more willing to comply at the start of the year than later in the year, in the small window that student's want to impress their new teacher--so seize it" (p. 59) Would you be willing to try this to excite students to read if you are not already? All you have to do is talk about four or five books a day during the first week of school to put a lot of titles out there. This helps struggling/reluctant readers find books.
b) How does your school district support teacher professional development?
c) Do you belong to a professional organization related to language/literacy instruction? If so, which organization?
d) Have you ever attended a professional conference such as the Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts meeting, etc.? What was that experience like?
On 10/26/09, Regina wrote: > Terri- Thank you, Thank you for this awesome set of questions!!!! > You are the BEST! > > > > On 11/25/08, Jenny wrote: >> Thank you, Terri! I'll ask them today how many have re...See More