Category Archives: Activities

Back to School: Books that are Cool!

As a middle school English Language Arts & Reading teacher, I’m reading books for this new school year to see what I want to add to our curriculum. Currently, my book-in-hand is “A Wrinkle in Time” by Madeleine L’ Engle…trying … Continue reading

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All Alone, “Sense the Summer is Here”

Kevin Henkes’s first book, All Alone, is a perfect example of the power of few well-chosen words. Each page turn contains less than two sentences and an illustration, yet his picture book resonates with readers of all ages.  For me, growing up … Continue reading

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