The Miraculous Book Review of Edward Tulane

The first class read aloud has come and ended. We finished reading The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo. Edward was loved, tossed over board, found, and lost again.  The journey swept us away with emotion. Crying in front of my students while reading (more than once if I am …

Brufftopians Begin Reading Groups

We’ve started working towards launching reading groups. I know, get excited! In reading groups, students will be reading the same book. Individuals will be working on acquiring similar reading skills as their group members. While in groups, students will have opportunities to track big ideas in their books. Reading groups give students a …