"Books are the carriers of civilization" -Thoreau
One of my favorite parts about being a teacher is the literature I get to read everyday. 22 bouncing 1st graders are suddenly mezmorized by words and pictures on a page.
Today during literacy, I read "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein. This book was one of my favorites when I was young and reading it to them was very eye-opening. I can't begin to describe how blown away I was with my students insight and connections while reading this book.
Literature is a great force within the classroom. It can heal, it can inspire, it can save. During read aloud is when I hear the greatest wisdom from my students. Literature stretches their minds and expand their horizons...I hope it will always.
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