Reading First Was Deemed “Ineffective”

by Stacey Shubitz

The NY Times published an article entitled, “An Initiative on Reading Is Rated Ineffective” today. Not exactly a shocker most of us literacy educators, but perhaps shocking to others who haven’t followed this… Read More →

We’re Doing Poetry at the Zoo

by Stacey Shubitz

at the zoo Originally uploaded by teachergal I just booked a field trip to take my class (and Kate’s) to the Zoo next month. I’m so excited since they’ll be observing the animals… Read More →

poetry friday: the dance.

by Ruth Ayres

Here’s an original for Poetry Friday (held at Big A little a).   Tonight we danced – No music No dance floor No heels We danced through the ritual of bedtime Each knowing… Read More →