Welcome to Litsy!

The internet was down all day at school today; therefore, there wasnt much work for me to do during my planning period. I decided to read this book from my classroom library instead. #TeachersOfLitsy

I was told there were some books up for grabs in one of the teacher lounge rooms. I found some treasures to add to my ever-growing classroom library.💚😍

#bookhaul #TeachersOfLitsy

This short novel is “I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912” by Lauren Tarshis. One of the several in her series, this HF text brings an engaging approach for students to read about things that really happened in our history. Teaching Strategies: LC, IR. UDL: 3.3 Show students the actual Titanic ship (virtually). EL: 5. Teach student vocabulary related to the event.

#lae3414sp19 This HF novel by Lauren Tarshis was recently introduced to me by the 3rd grader that I nanny. I have quickly become hooked on this series and frequently read them alongside her. Historical information is presented through a firsthand account of someone who is “there” during this monumental moment in history. Because the main character George is only 10, many children are fascinated by someone their age going through this experience.

I feel like I'm drowning in sadness for my country right now, so I've decided to find the one thing I can do each day to make a tiny difference for someone.

Today it was finding a new distribution site for my TurnAround book program. Our library redistributes children's books that are donated/withdrawn or purchased with grants out to sites in the community we've identified as serving "at risk" families. The books are free.