Busy Month!

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What a busy month it has been!I have been busy with school, working on my Master's Degree, and the best job being a mom and wife! I have been reading a book I have heard of for a while, but have fallen in love with. If you have not already read Strategies that Work by Stephanie Harvey & Anne Goudvis I strongly suggest that you do! The book has given me plenty of great ideas for my reading mini-lessons. I have also scheduled my day around the Daily 5 and loving my student conferences. What a great way to build relationships with your students. Well happy reading and hopefully I'll be back sooner!

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