A great quote from Mel Levine which supports my thinking is “Appreciating learning differences is the first step. Celebrating the differences is the goal”. When we celebrate that students learn differently and effectively accommodate for those differences, both the learner and the teacher experience success.
This blog is dedicated to open communication having anything to do with Balanced Literacy here at Spackenkill. Feel free to make comments, ask questions, and share best practices! This summer we will be working together to create a scope and sequence in grades k-6 as it pertains to all aspects of literacy. Check out MyLearningPlan.com to sign up and join us in this exciting work. Looking forward to great discussions!