Professional Book Reviews

Professional Book Reviews are key to having a library of materials in your hands to help build student acheivement, promote reading and further develop your skills.

I have read tons of teaching publications through my years and have found that many are "fluff". This list is to help you find high content, worthwile books to spend your time reading.

"Strategies That Work" by Stephanie Harvey and Anne Goudvis

"Mosaic of Thought" by Ellin Oliver Keene and Susan Zimmerman

"The Essential 55" by Ron Clark

"The Excellent 11" by Ron Clark

"Guided Reading" by Fountas & Pinnell

Beyond the Classroom

These are books to help your head, heart, and hands.

32 Third Graders and One Classroom Bunny by Phillip Done

"The Secret" by Rhonda Byrne

"Talking Dirty with the Queen of Clean" Linda Cobb

"Light for My Path" by Pamela Kaye Tracy

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