#mustreadin2019 fall update

This is my #mustreadin2019 fall update.  I love participating in this reading challenge hosted by Carrie Gelson of There's a Book for That because it connects me with a community of readers and encourages me to read newly released books to share with my students.  In January, I created my #mustreadin2018 reading goals.  As a reminder, here they are:

So far, I've read (or I'm currently reading) almost all of the newly released titles on my list  - plus A LOT of additional new titles!  To see the #mustreadin2019 books that I read from January to April, click here.   I'll be back in December for a final reading update.  For now, below are my lists of the new picture books and chapters books that I've read in 2019 since April:

Picture Books I Read - #mustreadin2019 (April-Sept)

Chapter Books I Read - #mustreadin2019 (April-Sept)

My #pb10for10 - Picture Books That Make You LOL

I’m thrilled to be joining the #pb10for10 fun again this year!  Many thanks to the wonderful hosts: Cathy Mere (Reflect and Refine), Mandy Robeck (Enjoy and Embrace Learning).  I enjoy the challenge of creating a meaningful list for myself and others, as well as reading all the wonderful lists posted by the community.  

My past #10for10 book collections are:

2018 - Girl Power Picture Books to Share with My Daughter
2017 - Picture Books to Encourage a Growth Mindset

2016 - Picture Books for a Makerspace

2015 - Picture Books that Make Great Read Alouds for Young Readers

Who doesn't love a good laugh?! Last February, my #nf10for10 was a list of informational books that make you laugh out loud (LOL). To piggyback on the topic, my #pb10for10 is a list of fiction picture books to make you LOL.  These comical books are silly, witty, and a side-splitting good time! 

1. Llama Destroys the World by Jonathan Stutzman

2. P is for Pterodactyl by Raj Hadar

3. Guess Again by Mac Barnett

4. You Don't Want a Unicorn by Ame Dyckman

5. We Don't Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins

6. We Are In a Book by Mo Willems

7. The Book With No Pictures by B.J. Novak

8.  Dog Breath by Dav Pilkey

9. Carnivores by Aaron Reynolds

10. I Love Lemonade & Baa Baa Smart Sheep by Mark & Rowan Sommerset

Three Ways to Make a GIF for Teaching & Learning

Are you ready to learn in a GIFY?  Well, let’s GIF to it!  

Okay, okay . . . I'll stop with the jokes. The information from this blog post is from a presentation I did with my awesome teaching pal, Kristen Pavlasek. GIFs are often seen on social media, but they can be a powerful tool in education. This blog will teach you three ways to create GIFs and how they can be used for teaching and learning.  

* Recommended: iPad, Keynote app, Apple pencil