Allison’s Comments (group member since Jun 14, 2016)

Allison’s comments from the Future Elementary Teachers Library group.

Kimberly wrote: "I'm using Freedom Over Me: Eleven Slaves, Their Lives and Dreams Brought to Life by Ashley Bryan for a book share project in my Children's Literature class. I'm really enjoying this..."

Sounds like a great book! Thank you for sharing Kimberly!

Hello all and happy February!

Let's get the discussion going by sharing some favorite read-aloud books used in your classroom. What books engage your students? What books promote great messages while still being entertaining? Any great picture books that work for all grade levels?

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!

Have a great day,
Allison

Brianne wrote: "Hi!
My name is Brianne and I'm just about to finish up my degree in Elementary Education, which means I need all the help I can get with book recommendations! I'm excited to hear what books you guy..."

Welcome Brianne!

Dina wrote: "Hi, I'm Dina. Currently teaching my first year of 3rd grade. Previously I taught 1st graders for 3 years of Chinese dual language immersion with a partner from China. Before that 5 years of traditi..."

Welcome Dina!! Thank you so much for joining!

Hi there!

For those of you who are already teachers, how do you organize your classroom library? What range of reading levels do you offer your students? I would love to hear how your organize your books (by topic, reading level, etc.) and any other fun classroom library tips!

Hope everyone is having a great summer :)

Scott wrote: "Hello everyone!

My name is Scott Sarich and I teach in a 3rd and 4th grade combined classroom in Massachusetts. Early next week I'll be releasing my first Amazon Kindle book titled "Teaching Mojo:..."

Hi Scott, great to have you! Congratulations on your book- that's an amazing accomplishment!! Will the book be available for paperback purchases on Amazon? How do you like teaching in a combined classroom?

ML wrote: "Hi everyone,
My name is Mary Lynn McCauley. I am a former first grade and kindergarten teacher in New York and will be starting a new position as Literacy Coach this fall. Excited to join your grou..."

Welcome Mary Lynn! Glad to have you! Congrats on the new position- that's so exciting! Will you be working with specific grade levels or with all students in your building?

Amanda wrote: "Hello! I'm Amanda Hensley, 6th grade teacher from California. I've currently given myself permission to take a break from reading "teacher" books (including children's lit) and read a couple of "gr..."

Hey Amanda! Thanks so much for joining, glad you're here! Would love to here some of your favorite chapter books you've taught in 6th grade :) Happy summer reading!

Katie wrote: "I am Katie Zeliger a mother of 3 kids currently tutoring a first grader going into 2nd(not my own). I'm looking for early reader books that are interesting. Im working on Raz-Kids per the teacher d..."

Hey Katie! Thanks so much for joining the group, glad to have you here!

Say hello!

Share a little bit about yourself, your favorite books, and any exciting summer plans!

Thanks for joining this book group :)