I succumb to the click and shop convenience of Amazon more than I care to admit. But I also shop small and show my indie love at local bookstores whenever the opportunity presents itself.
This week I ambled into Next Page, a most charming bookstore in the mountain town of Frisco, Colorado. Next Page hearkens back to the old bookshop experience with a discerning selection of classic/contemporary books, personalized and friendly service, and a deep commitment to the community they serve.
If you're searching for the touch and smell experience of bookstore shopping, support your local bookstore! Better yet - Google indie bookstores wherever your travels take you. Indie bookstores create jobs, support local talent, and are welcoming spaces for ravenous readers. Moreover, indie bookstores reflect a town's soul. Like Neil Gaiman said, "A town isn't a town without a bookstore."
I hope everyone is staying cool while enjoying some relaxation time and a good book!
If you are working this summer or already planning for next year, here are some great instructional goodies...
Help your students "build their stack" with the Summer Reading Bundle. Product includes task cards, suggested reading lists, and engaging activities.
Combine word work with word fun! Check out the Word Game Jumbo Bundle - that includes Boggle, Scattergories, and Rebus Puzzle Brain Teasers that can be used for a fun brain break or engaging morning meeting.
Teaching summer school and still need time to recharge? No worries. Check out the no-prep Class Management Jumbo Bundle for everything you need!
Need to assess or build skills? Check out my Grammar Bundle and Ultimate ELA Test Prep Bundle for instructional PowerPoints, strategies, task cards, and easy-to-score assessments.
Planning ahead?
Next year is a great time to Drop Everything and Read with your students while building a culture of reading. The D.E.A.R. Jumbo Bundle has everything you need for a successful experience, including norms, discussion questions, and fun activities.
Students need a Brain Break? Leverage learning with the Brain Break Bundle - a must-have for any teacher!
Teaching prominent authors like Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, Langston Hughes, and Maya Angelou? Of course, you are! Hook your students with these Author Task Cards. Perfect for evaluations!
Finally, if you need a quick final exam or placement assessment - click HERE!😀
Happy Summer!
With literacy love,
Kimberly
For more instructional goodies and inspo, click HERE!
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