I loved Stephanie Harvey & Annie Ward's new book, From Striving to Thriving! This year our school and district has focused a lot of the reading workshop and guided reading which are critical elements of literacy instruction, but this book really opened my eyes to the bigger picture of literacy motivation and engagement. I often tell my kids that you can't become an Olympic swimmer without getting in the pool and you can't become a better reader if you don't read!! Likewise, I think teachers can teach all the great "strokes" of how to become a better reader, but if kids aren't in the "pool" of books and reading, they can't master them. Harvey and Ward offer so many strategies for engaging the striving reader, my toolbox of strategies has grown dramatically. I loved it! I recommend you purchase this one right away. Happy reading!
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ReadingThis page contains brief glimpses into my reading life. I share the books I have read in hopes that it will whet your appetite for reading and learning. I highly encourage you to pick up some of these books and read them in their entirety. To see what I'm currently reading and have read recently, click on my Goodreads montage below.
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