Join us for Sparks in the Dark SLOW chat January 27-Feb. 2! We are discussing chapters 5&6. #twehowl #SparksintheDark

A1 I have given my students choices on what books to read during independent reading. The only condition, it has to be the genre of the unit we are studying. With choice, they are more invested in the reading and responding to it.#TWEHOWL #SparksintheDark

A2 When students participate in discussions and share viewpoints, they learn how important it is to listen and respect others opinions. It also creates a welcoming environment where they know everyone does not have the same viewpoints and it it’s okay. #twehowl #sparksinthedark

A4 I set aside time to read for myself as much as I can. It is not as nearly as much time as I would like. I do not set aside personal time for writing unless it’s an email or text. #twehowl #SparksInTheDark

Q1 chapt 8 I’ve always encouraged my students to take every opportunity and moments as a writing experience. So many small moments come from their daily lives and everything that surrounds them. They just have to take time to stop and observe. #sparksinthedark #twehowl

Q4 Educators are challenged on a daily basis because there is always something new to learn. At first, the change in teaching reading and writing was a challenge, but it helped me grow as a teacher. I tell my students that I’m learning along with them. #sparksinthedark #twehowl

Q2: How do you develop passionate reading communities in our classroom? Before or after school?#twehowl #sparksinthedark

A2 ch10 Reading communities can be created through read alouds. When we read books and get passionate about them, they get excited too. Students start talking, sharing and then go and find more books like the read aloud. #TWEhowl #SparksInTheDark

Spending time at the pool with my favorite girls Tom Wilson Elementary #TWEsummerfun

Nothing better than enjoying my morning coffee in the patio in my PJs. #TWEHowl #SummerFun #pjselfie

Sunglasses selfie #TWEHowl #TWEsummerfun 😎☀️

Latte time at Sweet Paris #TWEHowl #TWEsummerfun #coffeeselfie

My version of cooking. Making Chuy’s dip. #TWEhowl #TWEsummerfun

Ready to have fun 😊#TWEhowl #TWEsummerfun #airplaneselfie

Enjoying my favorite ice cream flavor that I only get to eat when in Spain...nata! #TWEhowl #TWEsummerfun #icecreamselfie

Attended very informative sessions to add rigor to writing! #TWEhowl #TWEsummerfun

Visiting the mosque- cathedral in Cordoba, Spain was such a beautiful and unique experience! #TWEhowl #TWEsummerfun #doingsomethingnew

Learning together #twehowl #kdpride

Third grade writing celebration-sharing trading cards and Biographies.

Welcome challenges with open arms. #WednesdayWisdom