Monday, June 11, 2012

Summer Reading Linkys!


I'm joining my first linkys, pretty exciting..I know! They are from Mrs. Bainbridge's and Mrs. Stanford's classes. In addition to beginning my blogging career, tutoring, and entering my third trimester with baby Jackson, I'm also doing a little reading. Currently I'm reading a book called The Leader in Me by Stephen Covey. Our school is implementing the 7 habits for staff and students. So far, I love it! There are so many problem solving and leadership skills taught in this program, I'm so excited.

I'm also looking at the revised addition of Words their Way by Donald Bear. Word study is a focus for me next year. I noticed that many of my second graders came in with many gaps in phonics and spelling. I want to be ready to go next year!

Words Their Way: Word Study for Phonics, Vocabulary, and Spelling Instruction [Book]                   The Leader in Me: How Schools and Parents Around the World Are Inspiring Greatness, One Child at a Time [Book]

Mrs. Stanford's Class

9 comments:

  1. Christina BainbridgeJune 12, 2012 at 4:36 AM

    Thanks for linking up. I am so intrigued by "Words Their Way", but just can't wrap my brain around it! I'll be watching to see what you think!

    :)
    Christina
    Mrs. Bainbridge's Blog

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  2. UnknownJune 12, 2012 at 7:20 AM

    Thanks! I'm a newbie in the blog world and trying to get my feet wet. :) I've skimmed Words Their Way before but I haven't actually spent quality time reading through it, so I plan to do that this summer. I'll let you know what I come up with!

    (My blog wouldn't let me click "reply" and post that way...trying to figure it out!)

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  3. DeniseJune 12, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    Welcome to Bloggy World!
    Some teachers on my campus got a chance to go to a school that implements The Leader in Me. They loved it and started using it a little in their class.
    I'm also interested in what you find out about Words Their Way. I had the same trouble in my 2nd grade class.

    Smiles!
    Denise
    2nd Grade Ponderings

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    1. UnknownJune 12, 2012 at 11:55 AM

      Thanks Denise! I'm looking forward to getting some quality reading time in this summer. I'm also excited about my blog, I've always read others and figured it would be fun to make my own. I'll update thoughts and ideas I get from the books here.

      :)
      Dixie

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  4. YearntoLearnJune 12, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    So far my summer reading has been personal/fiction reads. I'm wanting to read The Daily 5 though.


    Yearn to Learn Blog

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    1. UnknownJune 12, 2012 at 4:29 PM

      I highly recommend reading The Daily Five. I started using it four years ago in kinder and I use it now in second. It's fabulous and efficient!

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  5. JillJune 12, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    Hi I'm your newest follower. I blog at bubbalulu.blogspot.com, Tales from second. I am joining the summer kinky reading party also.

    Jill

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    1. UnknownJune 12, 2012 at 4:31 PM

      Hi Jill! I just realized my google docs were set to private, just made them public so you can use them. Thanks for coming by!

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  6. UnknownJune 12, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    Just found you through the linky! Welcome to blogging! I'm a new follower and look forward to reading your blog. I'm a newbie too...
    Tori's Teacher Tips
    Tori :)

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