Print Library
The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-term Effects of Childhood Adversity
By Nadine Burke Harris, M.D.
I believe that this book is a MUST read for anyone who works with children. It discusses how ACEs at a young age affect children. It is difficult to read because of the content, but it was an extremely important part of my growth as an educator after I read it. (Image Source: thrift books)
Better Than Carrots of Sticks: Restorative Practices for Positive Classroom Management
By Dominique Smith
This is a great book about classroom management and focusing on restorative practices. I've worked in schools for a long time and often had a disciplinary role and still learned from this book. (Image Source: Amazon)
Shifting the Balance: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Upper Elementary Classroom
By Katie Egan Cunningham, Jan Burkins & Kari Yates
Due to the response they got with the K-2 book. They created one for grades 3-5. It breaks down how to teach skills and activities that are grade appropriate using the science of reading. (Image Source: Amazon)
Wonder Libraries: 20 Expert Perspectives on What Kids Need Now
By Elizabeth M. McChesney
This is a book that I have no actually finished. However, it is a book the children's department is reading together at the public library together. It gives ideas on community building and how to deepen learning in children. (Image Source: ALAstore)
Shifting the Balance: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom
By Jan Burkins & Kari Yates
I taught reading interventions for 4 years and this book taught me so much. This book gives you practical examples to starting incorporating the science of reading into K-2 literacy. (Image Source: thrift books)
