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BRIDGING LITERACY BOOKS

In Building the Literacy Block: Structuring the Ultimate ELA Workshop, veteran public-school educator Bridget Spackman delivers an insightful and practical discussion on establishing an authentic and purposeful workshop model while integrating reading and writing instruction to create a rigorous environment for all learners. Every chapter of the book focuses on an individual element of your literacy block, provides example activities, and offers practical tips on how to accommodate a variety of classroom environments, ages, and learners.

Readers will also find:

Explorations of the essential elements of establishing a strong literacy block and the process necessary for educators to implement this method of instruction
Simple and effective strategies for building critical thinking and lifelong learning skills
Techniques rooted in modern instructional practices designed to help educators develop authentic learning experiences for all students.

A powerful tool that offers upper elementary teachers methods for establishing an authentic and rigorous literacy block, Building the Literacy Block is a must-have resource for 3-6 literacy educators as well as those who work directly or indirectly with students, teachers, and school administrators.

Jumpstart Learning in Your Kids by Bridget M. Spackman is a self-help book for parents that provides strategies to foster independence and success in children by connecting home life with school learning. The book, written by an educator and parent, offers conscious parenting techniques, insights into child development, and practical tips for supporting children's education through real-world opportunities and encouraging resilience. It aims to help parents understand how children learn and succeed, whether they are homeschooling or supporting their child's education at home.

Key themes and takeaways:

The book advocates for parenting strategies that help children develop into independent, resilient learners.
It provides tools for parents to support their child's education in the home environment, making learning a lifelong habit.
Spackman shares insights from her experience as a mother and teacher to help parents understand different perspectives on child development.
The guide includes tips, tricks, and resources for parents to implement at home, focusing on real-world learning opportunities.
It's for parents who want to ensure their children get the education they deserve and who want to encourage lifelong learning.