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I am looking to expand my blog and social media following professionally this year. One of the ways I would like to do that is by inviting those of you kind enough to read my blog, to take a look at the Facebook page I maintain for my classroom portfolio and communication and to give me feedback or questions about what you see there. To get started, I thought I would show you some things, and you could pick one to pick on! I love sharing, and I also love to hear other great ideas that have brought some ease and effectiveness to your days as a teacher.  Let's get started!


What do you think?? What incentives do you use to get your kids to love reading and actually DO silent reading?  What questions do you have?

Get at me :)

Thanks,
SAdy

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