It's amazing how this simple idea, has turned into a life altering practice. "One child, One teacher, One book, and One pen can change the world." I am blown away at the number of new books I have been exposed to, the awareness that I now have towards diversity in read alouds, and the social emotional connections I have have made with my students through this routine. I have recently switched from Ele to Middle School and have struggled to fit it into all of my classes, 52 minute blocks fly by. The pressure of learning a new curriculum and fitting in with teammates got the best of me. Every day I see new posts, I KICK myself that I didn't keep up with it this year. I didn't listen to my heart, I let myself slip to the dark side. I watch in envy as colleagues post about their #classroombookaday this year. Colleagues who saw the success I had and were inspired to try it. For anyone reading this, who has been wanting to give this a try, Go FOR IT. It's not too late. Thanks again Jillian for supporting this, inspiring us, mentoring new teachers, and continually challenging us to grow by posting books.
It's amazing how this simple idea, has turned into a life altering practice. "One child, One teacher, One book, and One pen can change the world." I am blown away at the number of new books I have been exposed to, the awareness that I now have towards diversity in read alouds, and the social emotional connections I have have made with my students through this routine. I have recently switched from Ele to Middle School and have struggled to fit it into all of my classes, 52 minute blocks fly by. The pressure of learning a new curriculum and fitting in with teammates got the best of me. Every day I see new posts, I KICK myself that I didn't keep up with it this year. I didn't listen to my heart, I let myself slip to the dark side. I watch in envy as colleagues post about their #classroombookaday this year. Colleagues who saw the success I had and were inspired to try it. For anyone reading this, who has been wanting to give this a try, Go FOR IT. It's not too late. Thanks again Jillian for supporting this, inspiring us, mentoring new teachers, and continually challenging us to grow by posting books.
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