I love to read about teaching and get really good ideas. Here is a list of some books I have found useful:
The Art of Teaching Reading by Lucy McCormick Calkins
A book about what's important when teaching reading to students.
A Fresh Look at Writing by Donald Graves
This is a book by the Guru himself. He expands on the writing approaches that made him famous: workshops, portfolios, methods for teaching, and much more.
6+1 Traits of Writing by Ruth Culham
This book helps with writing in the classroom and gives tips on how to strengthen the writing traits. It also has many good lessons for writing. There is a book for K-2 and a separate one for 3-5.
Children Want to Write Editors: Thomas Newkirk and Penny Kittle
This is a wonderful book that includes articles from Donald Graves when he first went into the classroom to observe students when they write. I learned many things from this book, especially how to listen to students.
About Teaching Mathematics by Marilyn Burns
This is a great book about math, with many great concept lessons. If the Common Core has you looking for a new way to teach math, this book shows you how to create a classroom where students experience math.
All of these wonderful books can be found on Amazon.com.
The Art of Teaching Reading by Lucy McCormick Calkins
A book about what's important when teaching reading to students.
A Fresh Look at Writing by Donald Graves
This is a book by the Guru himself. He expands on the writing approaches that made him famous: workshops, portfolios, methods for teaching, and much more.
6+1 Traits of Writing by Ruth Culham
This book helps with writing in the classroom and gives tips on how to strengthen the writing traits. It also has many good lessons for writing. There is a book for K-2 and a separate one for 3-5.
Children Want to Write Editors: Thomas Newkirk and Penny Kittle
This is a wonderful book that includes articles from Donald Graves when he first went into the classroom to observe students when they write. I learned many things from this book, especially how to listen to students.
About Teaching Mathematics by Marilyn Burns
This is a great book about math, with many great concept lessons. If the Common Core has you looking for a new way to teach math, this book shows you how to create a classroom where students experience math.
All of these wonderful books can be found on Amazon.com.