It has already been a challenge for me to get started this year as it has for many of my teachers. Some of you have been working in your rooms for two weeks. Some have just shown up. I found out I would be starting out with three new schools and not returning to my old schools this year. That makes it hard, I will miss those that I worked so closely with and I hope they will miss me but not too much! They will have a willing and able new TIS to get to know. I wish everyone a great year!
I found this blog about encouraging independent reading in the classroom after the first months of enthusiasm has worn off. I think you will find some great ideas here: http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/classroom-solutions/2011/12/recharging-independent-reading-%E2%80%93-new-routines-new-year
Keep sharing new things you are learning and remember to keep learning new things!
I found this blog about encouraging independent reading in the classroom after the first months of enthusiasm has worn off. I think you will find some great ideas here: http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/classroom-solutions/2011/12/recharging-independent-reading-%E2%80%93-new-routines-new-year
Keep sharing new things you are learning and remember to keep learning new things!