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Choice Literacy | Ruth Ayres @ChoiceLiteracy

Are you looking for the how of literacy leadership, written by colleagues who are just as smart, funny & passionate about teaching reading & writing as you are?

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In our latest issue of the #BigFresh newsletter, our contributors get extra-vulnerable as they share candid stories from their own schools and urge us to take a wise look at the texts we share with students. Check it out! šŸ‘‰ choiceliteracy.com/article/sā€¦
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Processes, Problems, and Possibilities: Where 2025 Finds us with AI in Writing Instruction - Blog |...

By The Educator Collaborative Fellow Troy Hicks As is often the case in school ā€” and specifically when it comes to technology tools ā€” many of us as educators haveā€¦

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An Attitude of Gratitude ā€” A simple thank-you can shift the whole vibe. Gratitude isnā€™t just nice, itā€™s powerful. Choice Literacy contributor Heather Rader reflects on the power of gratitude in transforming challenging situations. choiceliteracy.com/article/aā€¦
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Prioritize your wellness this summer! Choice Literacy contributor Stephanie Affinito shares a short list of picture books that help jump-start a season of reflection. Want more great tips? Become a member to read the full article here - choiceliteracy.com/article/aā€¦
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Join thousands of teachers who trust Choice Literacy to grow their craft and impact student learning every day. Become a Choice Literacy member instantly with one of our subscriptions plans choiceliteracy.com/membershiā€¦
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Meet our content contributors! āœļø Gwen Blumberg has been a classroom teacher, a reading interventionist, a literacy coach, an adjunct professor, and a district-level literacy leader and is now serving as a Kā€“8 public school librarian. choiceliteracy.com/contributā€¦
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Week 1: Elated. Week 2: Relaxed. Week 3: So bored. If you're a teacher who dreads summer break, you need to check out these ideas to keep you inspired! weareteachers.com/teacher-boā€¦

When Summer's a Bummer: 50 Things to Do if You're a Teacher Who Dreads Summer Break

A teacher bored during summer? You read it here first! If you're bored, blue, lonely, or feeling unsettled during your time off, do we have a list for you!

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Sticky Hopeā€”a podcast created by Ruth Ayres and Becca Burk. Providing tools, resources, and straightforward conversations to support healthy emotional regulation and bring calm back to your day. stickyhope.com/19-2/

19 | Labels Arenā€™t the Only Way

As educators, we see lots of tricky behaviors, and it's natural to want to find labels to help us make sense of the way kids are behaving. In episode 19, we talk about helping students develop habits...

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Consider attending the NCTE-NCTM Joint Conference in Chicago on June 16-18. Choice Literacy Editor in Chief, Ruth Ayres will be presenting with other contributors: Jodie Bailey, Becca Burk, Mallory Messenger, and Mandy Robek. Weā€™d love to connect with you! nctm.org/ncte-nctm2025/
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šŸŒŸ Embracing the Unexpected in Education This week's #BigFresh reflects on the value of staying open to the surprises that students bring into our classrooms. Plus ā€” practical strategies to help educators pause, re-center, and renew themselves throughout busy, stressful days.
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Lori Desautels shares how creating a sense of belonging and safety for each student is foundational to fostering a learning environment. edutopia.org/article/creatinā€¦

Creating Moments of Connection With All Students

Creating a sense of belonging and safety for each student is foundational to fostering a learning environment.

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This weekā€™s #BigFresh newsletter explores brain-based learning with actionable tips for educators: āœØ Use social stories to ease anxieties šŸ§  Apply neuroscience to manage challenging behaviors šŸ’¬ Build a strong sense of belonging/safety in the classroom choiceliteracy.com/article/mā€¦
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May is the month for readers! NATIONAL FAMILY READING MONTH Bring your family together to read for at least 10 minutes every day to create positive, long-lasting reading habits and lifelong readers! #choiceliteracy #NationalFamilyReadingMonth
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Children donā€™t always respond to being told to be kindā€”but theyā€™ll lean in for a great story. Choice Literacy contributor Joanne Emery has put together a thoughtful list of children's books that highlight kindness in meaningful, memorable ways. choiceliteracy.com/article/bā€¦
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For Teachers By Teachers Stay sharp with the best Kā€“12 literacy practices ā€” ready to use now. Become a member instantly with one of our subscription plans and gain access to: āœ… 3,000 articles āœ… 900 videos āœ… Courses & live events Join today šŸ‘‰choiceliteracy.com/membershiā€¦
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Need some new ideas? This is a practical book designed for every classroom teacher. Each lesson exploration includes three poems, one by a contemporary adult poet and two by students in grades 2 through 8, which serve as models to illustrate how poetry teaches writers.
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As educators we know the complexity of differentiating. We know the joy of meeting students exactly at their points of need. In this week's #BigFresh newsletter youā€™ll find inspiration to value and celebrate the learning process. choiceliteracy.com/article/aā€¦
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In "Hidden Potential," Adam Grant challenges our obsession with natural talent, emphasizing that growth is less about innate genius and more about learning and character. If youā€™re ready to unlock your best self (and help others do the same), this book is your blueprint.
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Our Book Guides are designed to support teachers in refreshing their toolboxes with new go-to books. Each Book Guide includes: šŸ“˜ Video introducing the book šŸ“— Teacher resource to support instruction šŸ“˜ Student activities to download/print Visit choiceliteracy.com/book-guidā€¦
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Become a #choiceliteracy member today and empower students with the best K-12 literacy practices! āœ Over 3,000 articles & 900 videos āœ Content for literacy coaches & school leaders āœ PD2Go - professional development to go Visit choiceliteracy.com for more info.
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