Category Archives: Teaching Notes
Maine To Kansas
At Whittier Middle School, I get to be a part of great things. Recently, Mrs. Shanning’s class and I connected with Ms. Loy’s Kansas Classroom during a Skype visit. We gave them all kinds of facts about Maine, as they … Continue reading
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And Winner Of The Giveaway Is . . .
Today, I took all the names, of all the teachers and librarians who entered the contest, and brought them to my classroom. Mrs. Shanning was nice enough to let me hijack some of our Writing Block time so our students … Continue reading
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Giveaway For Teachers and Librarians
In honor of wonderful educators everywhere, Islandport Press and I are running a special contest for teachers and librarians! For as long as I can remember, teachers and librarians have played a major role in my life by encouraging, nurturing, … Continue reading
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Cooper and Packrat News
I just received exciting news! The paperback edition of Mystery on Pine Lake, will be released September 18th!! Just in time for back to school!! I’m going to have a contest for teachers and librarians surrounding the release date. Check … Continue reading
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COOPER AND PACKRAT~ Teacher & Librarian Appreciation Giveaway!
So very many reasons to celebrate this week ~ First off, it’s Teacher Appreciation week! I’ve met many amazing educators the last few years. I’m blessed to work in RSU16, a district in which the staff is not only knowledgeable, … Continue reading
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Today’s Read-Aloud Warms My Heart
Today. Today was one of those wonderfully, perfect days where I was reminded why I write for children. And why I’m a teaching assistant. And why those two things fit together perfectly. A few weeks ago, I posted here … Continue reading
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S’more’s, Packrat’s Coat and Q & A fun!
Not too long ago, I was asked by one of my critique partners if I’d have time to Skype her third grade classroom. “We’ve read the first Cooper and Packrat,” she’d told me, “And started the second. They’re loving them … Continue reading
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