Category Archives: School Visits
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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A Visit To Lake Region Book Club
Back on June 3rd, I visited Lake Region’s After School book club. Paula had contacted me to say they’d just finished reading Mystery of Pine Lake, and could I share the inspiration behind the series? Could I? It’s my favorite … 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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Where Have I Been? Here, There and Everywhere!
I’ve been fortunate to visit a few schools full of readers and writers over the last couple months. And every visit was so special! In February, I was able to meet Librarian Lynn Howker and the 4th, 5th and 6th … Continue reading
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Fisher Mitchell’s One Book, One School Program
Cooper and Packrat had the distinct honor of being the book chosen for Fisher Mitchell’s One Book, One School Project 2015. Two hundred and sixty hardcover copies of Mystery of Pine Lake was distributed through the school, thanks to a … 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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Connections to Cooper and Packrat
This past week, I spied a Cooper and Packrat book lying on a desk with 15 or 20 sticky notes peeking from the pages. Right away, I knew these were connections the student had made to the story. Text to … Continue reading
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Gray New Gloucester’s School Visit
GNG Middle School Rocks! I met with Mrs. Hodge and Mrs. Carbonneau’s classes a few weeks ago. They are taking part in Maine Botanical Gardens’ conservation program, and Cooper and Packrat fit in nicely with it. I brought my descriptive … Continue reading
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