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Wednesday, March 12, 2014 11:56:57 AM
Caroline Brewer wrote a blog post titled ONE EASY WAY TO BEAT THE ODDS AGAINST READING ACHIEVEMENT:
Caroline said, "I've found that de-mystifying reading and writing is a highly effective way to open the door to engage children in reading and writing. Before I read, I ask them, "What's reading? What's writing?" After listening to and..." more
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 10:42:40 PM
Caroline Brewer wrote a blog post titled Books Unbound Comes to Teaching and Learning Conference 2014:
Caroline said, "Books Unbound: Unlocking the Power of a Children's Book to Meet Major LA and Common Core Standards! If you love books and love the idea of inspiring children to love books and read them well, then you won't want to miss Books Unbound at the..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 12:53:27 AM
Caroline Brewer wrote a blog post titled Ghana Trip Yields Literacy Love, Success, and New Friends:
Caroline said, "First grader at The Alpha Beta School outside Accra reading to me Librarian at the Alpha Beta School outside Accra Me working with shy 3rd grader at school in Konko Village Children never cease to amaze and inspire me. I spent time in Ghana..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 12:53:27 AM
Caroline Brewer wrote a blog post titled ONE HAPPY TEACHER CAN MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE:
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Friday, February 28, 2014 12:53:27 AM
Caroline Brewer wrote a blog post titled HAPPY TEACHERS KNOW 10 WAYS TO ENGAGE BOYS & MOTIVATE THEM TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS:
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Friday, February 28, 2014 12:53:27 AM
Caroline Brewer wrote a blog post titled Why would anybody teach? A woman wrote a book about it. We'll hear from her Nov. 11 in D.C. Join us!:
Caroline said, "Why teach? Because of love? Because of hate? Because of doubts? Because of faith? Because of all the surprises? To be a rebel with a cause? Because you need a job? Because the job needs you? To receive? To live? To listen? To give..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 12:53:27 AM
Caroline Brewer wrote a blog post titled A MOVEMENT FOR TEACHERS, BY TEACHERS, OF TEACHERS:
Caroline said, "What if there was a way to add joy and excitement -- every day -- back into the teaching equation? What if there was a way to get on the ground of a new TEACHER-LED MOVEMENT to EMPOWER YOU and every teacher like you? The Happy..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 12:53:27 AM
Caroline Brewer wrote a blog post titled NEW DATE -- HAPPY TEACHER MOVES INTO HIGH GEAR MONDAY, NOV. 18!:
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Friday, February 28, 2014 12:53:27 AM
Caroline Brewer wrote a blog post titled IF YOU COULD START A REVOLUTION FOR CHILDREN, WOULD YOU?:
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Friday, February 28, 2014 12:53:27 AM
Caroline Brewer wrote a blog post titled TEACHER SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SEMINAR ON NOV. 18 --- HAPPY TEACHERS MAKE DREAMS COME TRUE:
Caroline said, ""Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly" ~Langston Hughes~ That thought fits perfectly with our mission at The Happy Teacher movement. We want to help make the dreams of teachers and children..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 12:53:27 AM
Caroline Brewer wrote a blog post titled THE HAPPY TEACHER HALL OF FAME, NEW NOMINEES ON NOV. 18:
Caroline said, "THE HAPPY TEACHER HALL OF FAME I will be forever grateful to have met 20 wonderful teachers in Ghana in late September at the Leapforghana.org literacy summit in Accra (top photo). These teachers helped us kick off the new & improved round..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 12:53:27 AM
Caroline Brewer wrote a blog post titled NATIONAL AUTHORITY ON SCHOOL POLICY ENDORSES THE HAPPY TEACHER TRAINING:
Caroline said, "“As harmful as America’s tests and sanctions-driven “school reform” strategy is to teachers and students, and as much as it must be replaced by helping schools improve, there’s still a chance for teachers in low income schools to be..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 12:53:27 AM
Caroline Brewer wrote a blog post titled ANOTHER HAPPY TEACHER TRUE STORY:
Caroline said, "Another Happy Teacher True Story: Recently, a first grader had a meltdown, cried and begged not to go to an all-school recreational activity. When the teacher used Happy Teacher strategies, the child calmed down, opened up and told her he..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 12:53:27 AM
Caroline Brewer wrote a blog post titled 5 WAYS TO GROW A BOOK LOVER!:
Caroline said, "1) Keep books in a special place. 2) Show children how carefully to choose a book, and explain why you're taking such care with the covers and pages as you make your selection. 3) Always read the book from cover to cover, including the title,..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 12:53:27 AM
Caroline Brewer wrote a blog post titled THE MOST REWARDING GIFT:
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Friday, February 28, 2014 12:53:27 AM
Caroline Brewer wrote a blog post titled EXPECTATIONS: NEWS THAT WE CAN USE TO HELP CHILDREN ACHIEVE:
Caroline said, "Profound insight on the role that expectations play in improving student performance From the paper: Greater Expectations to Improve Student Learning by Ross Miller, Association of American Colleges and Universities "In the..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 12:53:26 AM
Caroline Brewer wrote a blog post titled WHY DO YOU TEACH?:
Caroline said, "<!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"ＭＳ 明朝"; mso-font-charset:78; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1791491579 18 0 131231 0;} @font-face ..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 12:53:26 AM
Caroline Brewer wrote a blog post titled This is it! The key to getting children to learn ANYthing!:
Caroline said, "This theory is the basis of the Happy Teacher training and the Writing Superheroes workshops. I challenge you to try it when you face your next big challenge with children. And share."
Monday, September 16, 2013 11:52:07 AM
Caroline Brewer wrote a blog post titled BRILLIANT BLOGGER REMINDS US OF THE POWER OF SINGING IN TEACHING AND LEARNING:
Caroline said, "Annie Murphy Paul, author of The Brilliant Blog, reminds us in her latest post of the power of singing to boost learning. "The best way to remember facts might be to set them to music. Medical students, for example, have long used rhymes and..." more
Friday, September 6, 2013 3:07:25 AM
Caroline Brewer wrote a blog post titled Because it's like a party!:
Caroline said, "Why I Read Reason #10 - Because it's like a party! And who doesn't love a party? Especially one where you can stay up all night until the sun rises again. A little sleep-deprived, yes, but major hangover avoided. Reading is like a party because..." more
Friday, September 6, 2013 3:07:25 AM
Caroline Brewer wrote a blog post titled "I don't like it when people are bullied." - 3rd Grader Speaks on Jackie Robinson and Reese:
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Friday, September 6, 2013 3:07:25 AM
Caroline Brewer wrote a blog post titled It's a cheap (wholesome) thrill:
Caroline said, "Why I Read Reason #9 - It's a cheap (wholesome) thrill. Reading is just about the most inexpensive and fulfilling form of entertainment there is on the planet. And how lucky we are because of that! Producing material to read, of course, is not..." more
Friday, September 6, 2013 3:07:25 AM
Caroline Brewer wrote a blog post titled I want to be rich!:
Caroline said, "Why I Read Reason #8 - I want to be rich! I want to be rich in a way that can't be measured. I want to be rich in a way that I don't have to fear. I want to be rich in a way that only love can exceed. I want to be rich in a way that will..." more
Friday, September 6, 2013 3:07:25 AM
Caroline Brewer wrote a blog post titled It makes you want to sing!:
Caroline said, "Reason I read #7 - It makes you want to sing! Like Sweet Honey in the Rock. Who doesn't love music? And how much more enjoyable our favorite tunes are when we can confidently sing along to the lyrics. While a sharp ear can accurately deliver..." more
Thursday, March 13, 2014 2:23:11 PM
Caroline Brewer wrote a blog post titled 5 REASONS READING TO CHILDREN IS A BIG FREAKIN' DEAL!:
Caroline said, " 5 REASONS READING TO CHILDREN IS A BIG FREAKIN' DEAL! 1) The average American watches 1200 hours of TV each year. Imagine how many books could be read in those 1200 hours. 2) Children's picture books have more..." more