Refresh, relax, rethink! Summer provides these things for our teacher brains. I certainly need to relax a busy year of failing, succeeding, drowning (at times), and dancing (at times). This relaxation takes on many forms, but one way is through reading books that I enjoy. Here are a few of my summer reads so far:
One thing I have learned about myself as a reader this summer...I can not do heavy, heavy, heavy. I love a good book that is going to open me up to a different perspective or touch on something difficult that will challenge me to think beyond myself. But I also need to balance that out with something lighter. And that is okay.
Professionally, I am always looking to push myself. But like Tammy said over at Forever in First, "..I need to know I'm doing a thing or two right sometimes..." Yes!! Sometimes I just need to know that I am on the right track. This summer I have read the following books:
If you have not seen these books, you will need to check back for a more in-depth analysis. From Striving to Thriving is actually under review over at Adventures in Literacy Land. Each chapter is being discussed! All three of these books validated what I am doing but also challenged me to try some new ideas.
On the horizon...I still have more to learn this summer. Here are two books that I hope to dive into soon.
What are some of your good reads this summer? I am always looking for books that get me thinking, challenge me, or provide me with a good love story (guilty pleasure).
Happy reading!
Em
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