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The Book Whisperer

Posted by: Spencer Blasdale under: Research and Readings on: 03/02/14

The Book Whisperer – A Commercial Message I read The Book Whisperer by Donalyn Miller because I’m trying to learn as much as I can about elementary instruction in the new Common Core environment. This was a suggestion from the elementary Principal whom I coach and I recommend it if you are a middle grades ELA/SS... read more

“Shoulders square. Chest out. Wrists on hips.”

Posted by: Spencer Blasdale under: Coaching, Reflections on our work on: 11/05/13

“Shoulders square. Chest out. Wrists on hips.” These are the directions that recently I saw a principal giving to a second year teacher who has been struggling with classroom management. This occurred during a role play of a technique for insisting on student compliance with directions. The Principal had done the role... read more

The Book Whisperer

“Shoulders square. Chest out. Wrists on hips.”

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