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Educators, Librarians and Parents
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teachers/ classes/ bcers to trade with for my classroom bc shelf project?
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Very interested in working with you!
elateacher
14 yrs ago
I'd love to learn more about what you are doing. I teach 5th grade E/LA and use technology in my classroom here, in Texas. Please check out my website at http://www2.sintonisd.net/staff/tbasaldua.
And, yes, I will tra…
Educators, Librarians and Parents
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What is a must read book for a child entering High School?
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There's a lot to be learned from novels...
elateacher
14 yrs ago
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If you are looking at summer time reading, I would recommend historical fiction novels. As a fifth grade teacher, I found that students learn more about science and history, as well as what is in their world, through hi…
elateacher
15 yrs ago
I love his books. The Nursery Crime Division books is absolutely amazing. Fford really knows how to involve the reader in his writings all the way to the end.
Educators, Librarians and Parents
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Wanted: Children's Books for Big Release at the Texas Library Association
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Half Price Books
elateacher
15 yrs ago
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Be sure to ask them. They always donate to teachers, and just last week, they donated 1000's of books for a Junior League function. They are the best!
Educators, Librarians and Parents
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Can you please help me with this, if you have the time? Re:Multicultural Literature
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South Texas
elateacher
15 yrs ago
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Multiculturalism is big in Texas. Especially when it comes to the TAKS - our yearly assessments. These are so powerful and intimidating because if a 3rd, 5th or 8th grader fails a Reading or Math test, that student is …
elateacher
15 yrs ago
But I think it is on my school computer. I'll check on Monday.
(Not-So-) Random Acts of BookCrossing Kindness
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My November Gift Giving RABCK
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Sounds like a winning idea to me.
elateacher
15 yrs ago
Thank you for all you do to make reading exciting. Sharing year round. I love it!
(Not-So-) Random Acts of BookCrossing Kindness
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RABCK because you are a wonderful bunch WINNER DRAWN
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Thanks for the chance to get a great book.
elateacher
15 yrs ago
I have several titles in mind. Have a great week!
elateacher
15 yrs ago
Well, I now know what happens when you go over 7000 characters. You lose everything.
Thank you for the kind words. The wiki looks very impressive, but it is with the wiki itself. It is almost as easy and as fast as…
elateacher
15 yrs ago
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I have a classroom wiki that I just love! It is the most liberating website I have used because, once the initial setup is in place, it very easy to use. I have pages opened to my editing only, and other pages for each…
elateacher
15 yrs ago
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I can help with some of this. There are many logistics involved. You are so smart in getting an early start.
First, do you plan on keeping the books in the school, or will the books be allowed to be released in th…
elateacher
15 yrs ago
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elateacher
15 yrs ago
I just started this one. I bought the trilogy for my 5th grade class because the movie is soon to be released. But I wanted to get my hands on it first.
Educators, Librarians and Parents
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somewhat annoying aide - how much would you tell?
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Re: somewhat annoying aide - how much would you tell?
elateacher
15 yrs ago
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I wonder what the atmosphere of the school is with regard to discipline? With the school in my town, it seems like everyone yells at the kids. Aides and teachers alike. If the school is one like this, where most every…
Educators, Librarians and Parents
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Planning for 08-09...ideas, letters, help???
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Some ideas that may help
elateacher
15 yrs ago
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You may want to create a brochure about your class. I created a brochure using Publisher. The information included contact information and when a parent could conference with me, rules, classroom proceedures, a quick b…
elateacher
15 yrs ago
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I built my classroom website using PMWiki (a free download) which allows the kids access to unblocked pages. I experimented with Literacy Circles and set up pages for groups of students to share their thougths, ideas, a…
Educators, Librarians and Parents
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RABCK for interested parent or teacher (US only)
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I'm interested.
elateacher
15 yrs ago
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Sure, send it my way. I teach 5th graders, but my daughter is just starting her teaching career with middle school math. [email protected].
Thanks for offering.
elateacher
15 yrs ago
Yes! I also have a suggestion for handling bookcrossing in the classroom. (That is until Bookcrossing comes up with a classroom friendly way of doing so). I have my own website using PMwiki. I have been using this fo…
Release Challenges
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Keep your community on the GO HUNTING pages, or KEEP YOUR CITY IN RED in 2008
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It will be tough
elateacher
16 yrs ago
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With only 3000 people in this small town, and I am the only bookcrosser so far. At least I have the my school kids try to keep the town of Sinton with 6000 people in the Red, for the school year, anyways.
Refugio, Te…
Release Challenges
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LAST CALL to Change Goal for****2008 Pages Read Challenge
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I hope everyone meets their goals
elateacher
16 yrs ago
Please count me in for this challenge of 50,000 pages this year. Whew!
(Not-So-) Random Acts of BookCrossing Kindness
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4th BC anniversary WINGS drawing -- WINNER! See bottom of thread.
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Re: 4th BC anniversary WINGS drawing
elateacher
16 yrs ago
Congratulations! I only wish I had known about bookcrossing 4 years ago. I've only been around for 2 months, and it is one of the most important finds of my tech searching life. Keep it up!
Educators, Librarians and Parents
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What age would bookcrossing at school interest kids?
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I am doing this with my 5th grade class
elateacher
16 yrs ago
Many of whom love the idea. Of course, there are those who hate reading. I have a lot of books donated by various people and the local Half Price Books. (Love 'em!) Right now they are in boxes on my floor. The kids …