Here's what's on my list:
Broad teaching Ideas:
- Movement in the classroom - maintaining order: As my regular readers know, I am all about getting students up and moving. I am looking forward to reading Room 213's tips for managing all that movement.
- Books that change one's teaching: I am afraid to say that Lauralee of the Language Arts Classroom may be my source of summer reading as she shares a list of books (not your usual teacher-fare) that changed her teaching. I am looking forward to the post and adding some great resources for teachers to my booklist.
- Using photos in the classroom: I am eager to check out Science in the City's recommendation for using photos. I love photos as primary sources and can't wait to find out her tips on when, how and why to use them.
- The Great Homework Debate: We talk about the positives and negatives of homework all the time in my educational community. I am looking forward to reading Amanda's (of Free to Discover) thoughts on homework in middle school. I am sure there will be more information for me to contemplate on this important issue.
- Biographies for a growth mindset: I love biographies. We actually read them quite often in my history classroom. I am looking forward to catching up on tips from Danielle Knight for how biographies can encourage a growth mindset.
- Honor Multiple Intelligences: Although I do not teach ELA anymore, I am always looking for tips for multiple intelligences. The OCBeachteacher has a book project idea that I hope to adapt in my Social Studies classroom.
- Digital Literacy: Ideas for helping students develop digitally literacy from Gail Hennessey. This is definitely something my students could use continued help on, so I look forward to checking out Gail's ideas.
- Teaching in the Springtime: I am looking forward to taking time with Michele Luck's tips for keeping students engaged during the Spring. I am ready for some fresh ideas.
Getting ready for Spring Exams:
- A review game for test prep: I am looking forward to reading my friend Stephanie's post (of Stephanie's History Store) on a game for reviewing any social studies unit. A new idea will keep things fresh, especially before 2nd semester exams.
- Spiraling Instruction for Test Prep: I am the first to admit that I have heard of but know very little about Spiraling Instruction. I am looking forward to learning from Learned Lessons about this instructional technique.
- Teens Mental Health: I watch my super-stressed out students and wish I could do more. I am looking forward to catching up on Ellen Weber's information on the mental state of teens.
- Coping with Teacher Burnout: Melissa of the Reading and Writing Haven wrote up her ideas for beating teacher burnout. I can always use new ideas in this area and will be including this in my reading list.
My plan is to read 2-3 of these each morning after my run. When I have a long afternoon, I will indulge in some novels.
- A Gentleman in Moscow: First on my list is a historical fiction novel called A Gentleman in Moscow which I am getting through at a snail's pace at the moment. It's not the book; it's not enough time. So far I am loving the story of a Russian count living in post-revolution Russia.
- The Paris Architect: If I finish the first novel, my second choice is also historical fiction. i am looking forward to picking up The Paris Architect which I received as a gift in December and still haven't started. Set in World War II (my favorite historical fiction period) in Paris(one of my top 5 favorite all time cities), the book tells the story of the risk an architect takes to create a secret space for Jewish clients. It's supposed to be fantastic, so hopefully I will make enough time for this one as well.
And if you are looking for additional Spring Break reading, you can always catch up on your Social Sundays posts for some inspiration in the classroom or end of year planning. Enjoy your break!
Social Sundays is a bi-weekly post sharing tips, ideas, resources, and products for teaching social studies. If you have questions or think there is something I should share, you can leave me a message in the comments below or at the store in the question and answer section. 
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Thank you for compiling such an interesting and varied list, can't wait to get reading and adding new tips and tricks to get me through the end of the year :-) ~Stephanie
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