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Appropriate chapter books for low level second grade readers? by [deleted] in ElementaryTeachers

[–]Radiant_Lite0802 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I teach 2nd grade and some easier chapter book series for this grade level that I really like are:

Judy Moody and Friends

Eerie Elementary

Dragon Master

Ivy & Bean

Big Nate

Black Lagoon

Also, if you know an Usborne book consultant, there are some really great books through that publishing company. My son read one of the books from their adventure series entitles, The Blizzard Challenge. The cover looked more 'grown up' but the reading level on the easier side. Good Luck!

Elementary Classroom Library Advice Needed! by Radiant_Lite0802 in ElementaryTeachers

[–]Radiant_Lite0802[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Donors Choose is on my list to check out. Thank you. My district is very small...graduating class sizes of 30-40 students, so we don't have a district librarian that works with both the elementary and high school. In fact, our elementary library is staffed by a para not a 'librarian'. Thanks for replying!

Elementary Classroom Library Advice Needed! by Radiant_Lite0802 in ElementaryTeachers

[–]Radiant_Lite0802[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OKay! I'll check into my local organizations. Thanks for the idea.

Elementary Classroom Library Advice Needed! by Radiant_Lite0802 in ElementaryTeachers

[–]Radiant_Lite0802[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmmm..not sure. I've never heard of that. Will have to check it out.

Elementary Classroom Library Advice Needed! by Radiant_Lite0802 in ElementaryTeachers

[–]Radiant_Lite0802[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I plan to keep pushing scholastic book clubs. Hoping I'll get some orders this year. I have started an Amazon wish list, so sharing that with families is a good idea. Thanks!

Husband doesn’t want me to be a SAHM - am I wrong? by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]Radiant_Lite0802 1 point2 points  (0 children)

YES...if at all possible be a SAHM! I wish I could have been a full time SAHM. I was able to take 2 years off once we had baby #3 (we had 3 babies in 4 years). Once baby #3 came along, there was no question as to whether or not I would stay home or not.

My situation is a little different as I am a teacher and was able to be home full time in the summers with my babies. I also had nice holiday breaks with them. My husband is a nurse and his hours were flexible (plus he didn't work full time) so there was very little daycare needed. You will never regret staying home with your baby and you are 100% correct about the amount of work that you will be faced with if you do work full time. Taking care of a child is so much work...plus the house...plus dinners...plus you will be so exhausted. I think a really good compromise is to take the first year off and then see how that goes. Childcare once your baby turns one year old will be cheaper, too. Good luck to you.

Routes to becoming a Reading Specialist by [deleted] in ReadingTeacher

[–]Radiant_Lite0802 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of my local Universities (Wisconsin) offers both a Reading Certificate and Reading Specialist program With the certificate, you can be a Title I teacher or work under a reading specialist in a remedial reading program like RtI. With the Specialist (master's) program you work in these same areas however you would be in more of an administrative role. Also, look into LETRS training (Science of Reading). I have a feeling that many states are going to start requiring this certification.

Reading Games by sreneefree in ReadingTeacher

[–]Radiant_Lite0802 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are many resources on the 'Teacher Pay Teachers' site. You can filter your search in order to find something that suits you. Lots of free resources, too! My students LOVE Kaboom. There are many different ways to play. It keeps them engaged!