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Tuesday, June 7, 2016 3:47:30 AM
Mary Lee Hahn wrote a blog post titled We Write For You:
Mary Lee said, "A must watch video."
Monday, June 6, 2016 3:09:26 AM
Mary Lee Hahn wrote a blog post titled Interview With A Rick Riordan Reader:
Mary Lee said, "When I received these two books as review copies, there was no question in my mind about what I would do next -- I handed them first to B. and then to M., both huge fans of everything Rick Riordan has written.I had a lunch date with M. last week,..." more
Saturday, June 4, 2016 6:01:07 PM
Mary Lee Hahn wrote a blog post titled The Newly Elected NCTE Vice President:
Mary Lee said, "Three cheers for Franki! One cheer for a currently practicing elementary school teacher leading the National Council of Teachers of English!Another cheer for an advocate for children's literature leading NCTE!And a final cheer for an..." more
Friday, June 3, 2016 2:41:05 AM
Mary Lee Hahn wrote a blog post titled Poetry Friday -- That Moment:
Mary Lee said, "That Moment When Summer Arrives, Whether or not the Solstice Has OccurredThe peonies are blown.Rain knocked the petals offthe last poppyand laid the daisies down on the lawn.The first firefliessparkle the humid night.You can smellthe grass..." more
Thursday, June 2, 2016 4:01:02 AM
Mary Lee Hahn wrote a blog post titled Poetry Friday -- Call for Roundup Hosts:
Mary Lee said, "It's that time again. Six months have passed since last we queued up to host the Poetry Friday roundups.If you'd like to host a roundup between June and December 2016, leave your choice(s) of date(s) in the comments. I'll update regularly to make it..." more
Wednesday, June 1, 2016 3:15:13 AM
Mary Lee Hahn wrote a blog post titled Next Year's Readers: Sharing My New Nonfiction Passion:
Mary Lee said, "I'm starting to fall in love with nonfiction. It started years back with a book that looked at history through the lens of the oak tree.Then there were books by Bill Bryson, a favorite author. One looks at history through the lens of our homes, and..." more
Monday, May 30, 2016 3:06:49 AM
Mary Lee Hahn wrote a blog post titled Next Year's Readers: TBR Focus on Diverse Characters:
Mary Lee said, "I always thought I was doing an adequate job building a diverse classroom library. Then A Fine Dessert and A Birthday Cake for George Washington happened. Franki and I started having conversations with each other and with teachers around our..." more
Friday, May 27, 2016 2:32:20 AM
Mary Lee Hahn wrote a blog post titled Poetry Friday: To Stay Alive:
Mary Lee said, "I mentioned in Wednesday's post (about my next-in-the-graphic-novel-series TBR pile) that I love Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales, and this one in particular. From my Goodreads review: "The Donner Party story is filled with idiots who make stupid..." more
Wednesday, May 25, 2016 3:22:47 AM
Mary Lee Hahn wrote a blog post titled Next Year's Readers: Three Next-In-The-Series:
Mary Lee said, "I believe in the power of series books.I believe in the power of graphic novels.Here are three next-in-the-series graphic novels that are on my TBR pile for the first week of June:Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales: Alamo All-Starsby Nathan HaleAmulet..." more
Monday, May 23, 2016 2:51:42 AM
Mary Lee Hahn wrote a blog post titled Next Year's Readers: Three Middle Grade Novels:
Mary Lee said, "Now that students are bringing back all the books they've had checked out the past few months, I am faced with the reality that my bookshelves are officially At Capacity, and so is my classroom when it comes to the number of bookshelves in the room...." more
Friday, May 20, 2016 4:09:23 AM
Mary Lee Hahn wrote a blog post titled Poetry Friday -- Hidden Miracles:
Mary Lee said, "Jack in the Pulpit:unrecognized miraclepokes up amongst ferns©Mary Lee Hahn, 2016How many miracles do we walk by every day, not acknowledging them or perhaps not even recognizing them?May you go through your day today with wide open eyes. What..." more
Wednesday, May 18, 2016 3:38:57 AM
Mary Lee Hahn wrote a blog post titled This Week's Online Reading:
Mary Lee said, "My favorite online reading this week included:I've been reading a great deal on Early Childhood Education. Being back in 3rd grade for a few years and realizing how much has changed since last time I taught this age, I am trying to read as much as I..." more
Tuesday, May 17, 2016 2:22:50 AM
Mary Lee Hahn wrote a blog post titled Books for Fairy Tale Lovers:
Mary Lee said, "I have several 3rd graders who are hooked on fairy tale novels. I think most of them were hooked with the Whatever After series early in the year, and they've moved on from there (even though they devour the new ones as they are released). Many..." more
Monday, May 16, 2016 3:34:43 AM
Mary Lee Hahn wrote a blog post titled Baseball: Then to Wow!:
Mary Lee said, "I always love to find a new nonfiction sports book to add to our sports basket, so I bought this one when I saw it. Sports Illustrated for Kids seems to publish stuff that is really interesting for kids. I figured (just by the cover) that kids..." more
Friday, May 13, 2016 2:10:25 AM
Mary Lee Hahn wrote a blog post titled Poetry Friday -- Mary Oliver:
Mary Lee said, "MESSENGERMy work is loving the world.Here the sunflowers, there the hummingbird —equal seekers of sweetness.Here the quickening yeast; there the blue plums.Here the clam deep in the speckled sand.Are my boots old? Is my coat torn?Am I no longer..." more
Wednesday, May 11, 2016 2:39:59 AM
Mary Lee Hahn wrote a blog post titled Some Professional Books I Am Looking Forward to Reading This Summer:
Mary Lee said, "My stack of professional books continues to grow as there are so many things to learn and so many smart people writing! There are a few books that I am especially excited to dig into this summer. They are:DIY Literacy by Kate Roberts and..." more
Tuesday, May 10, 2016 3:08:40 AM
Mary Lee Hahn wrote a blog post titled 2 New Nonfiction Picture Books:
Mary Lee said, "I read about the book Ada's Violin: The Story of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay by Susan Hood on a blog and knew I had to have it. I loved the story but hadn't ever heard anything about this amazing orchestra. Then a friend sent me this..." more
Monday, May 9, 2016 2:32:26 AM
Mary Lee Hahn wrote a blog post titled It's Monday! What Are You Reading?:
Mary Lee said, "Thanks to Kellee (Unleashing Readers) and Jen (Teach Mentor Texts) for hosting It's Monday! What Are you Reading! Check out their blogs for the round up!2016 is such a great year for books! I've read so many great books. Her are some of my..." more
Thursday, May 5, 2016 4:44:04 PM
Mary Lee Hahn wrote a blog post titled Poetry Friday -- Pigs:
Mary Lee said, "I visited four first grade classes (two visits -- two classes per visit) this week as the "visiting poet." One of the groups used the above picture as a prompt to start writing nonfiction poems. In my mailbox today, I found this:And in this envelope..." more
Wednesday, May 4, 2016 2:10:24 AM
Mary Lee Hahn wrote a blog post titled Some of My Favorite Online Reading in April:
Mary Lee said, "I've read lots of great things online in the last several weeks. Here are some of the more important things I read--pieces that gave me lots to think about.I love all things Kristine Mraz as she always reminds me what is important for our children...." more
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 2:06:27 AM
Mary Lee Hahn wrote a blog post titled Animal Groups from National Geographic Kids:
Mary Lee said, "One of my students checked out Animal Groupsby Jill Esbaum from the library a few weeks ago. When I flipped through it, I knew it was a book I'd want for the classroom. There was just enough text on a page for my students to move beyond merely..." more
Sunday, May 1, 2016 2:51:28 AM
Mary Lee Hahn wrote a blog post titled Animal Bites: A Nonfiction Series from Animal Planet:
Mary Lee said, "I am always looking for good new nonfiction series that are accessible to my 3rd graders. I recently received a copy of OCEAN ANIMALS from the newish Animal Bites series from Animal Planet. It looks like it will be a perfect fit for 3rd and..." more
Saturday, April 30, 2016 10:00:18 AM
Mary Lee Hahn wrote a blog post titled Do You Know Emily Arrow?:
Mary Lee said, "I recently discovered Emily Arrow! It was one of my best recent discoveries for sure! Maybe you have too. It seems that I have come across her work a few times over the last few weeks and I have become a huge fan! I remember watching her Water..." more
Saturday, April 30, 2016 2:18:18 AM
Mary Lee Hahn wrote a blog post titled Jackie:
Mary Lee said, "JackieMommy? Grandma?Why are you crying?Did I do something wrong?No, Jackie. No, Punkin'.It's not you.We're crying for the bygones.We're remembering Uncle Jack.Grandpa's trumpet was one of the things from home that he took alongwith him into..." more
Thursday, June 9, 2016 6:04:05 PM
Mary Lee Hahn wrote a blog post titled Poetry Friday: The Bright Side:
Mary Lee said, "Photo via UnsplashBlessingsby Ronald Wallaceoccur.Some days I find myselfputting my foot inthe same stream twice;leading a horse to waterand making him drink.I have a clue.I can see the forestfor the trees.All around me peopleare making silk..." more