Page-Turners 2

Wouldn't you love to see what is on the nightstand of your literacy gurus right now? We would love to peek into the homes of Richard Allington, Lucy Calkins, Regie Routman, Ralph Fletcher, Mary Howard, and Katie Wood Ray (among others) to see what they are engrossed in professionally or curled up with for enjoyment.  We can't tell you what has captured the attention of our mentors this fall, but we'll gladly let you take a peek into our reading lives. Here are our current page-turners.

Gail is rereading Notice and Note to deepen her expertise in close reading. She is relying on Alfie Kohn to push her thinking, and is gaining new nuggets to help her reach the highly diverse students she works with. 

Notice and Note: Strategies for Close Reading
by Kylene Beers and Robert Probst

Schooling Beyond Measure and Other Unorthodox Essays About Education
by Alfie Kohn

Supporting English Learners in the Reading Workshop
by Lindsey Moses

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Joan's titles are feeding her professional, intellectual, and personal interests. Here's what she had to say about The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: "I love a clean, tidy, and organized home and work space. This amazing little book is truly life changing and has helped me shift what I once thought of as our clean home to a space of tranquility, joy, and happiness." 

Math Games for Number and Operations and Algebraic Thinking: Games to Support Independent Practice in Math Workshops and More, Grades K–5
by Jamee Petersen 

Awakening the Brain: The Neuropsychology of Grace
by Charlotte A. Tomaino, PhD

Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear
by Elizabeth Gilbert

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing
by Marie Kondo

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Allison is focusing on personal growth, as well as brain research and barometer student strategies. 

Rising Strong 
by Brene Brown

The Motivated Brain: Improving Student Attention, Engagement, and Perseverance 
by Gayle Gregory and Martha Kaufeldt

Hanging In: Strategies for Teaching the Students Who Challenge Us Most
by Jeffrey Benson

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Lori is focusing on effective alphabet instruction and classroom management.  

Classroom Management Matters: The Social-Emotional Learning Approach Children Deserve
by Gianna Cassetta and Brook Sawyer

No More Teaching a Letter a Week (Not This But That)
by Rebecca McKay and William H. Teale

No More Taking Away Recess and Other Problematic Discipline Practices (Not This But That)
by Gianna Cassetta and Brook Sawyer