by Linda Phillips | Apr 2, 2011 | Blog, Uncategorized
One of the favorite catch phrases of any good teacher or parent is “make the right choice.” It’s always a triumphant moment when our children or students make a wise decision independently, but more often than not, a teachable moment or a gentle...
by Linda Phillips | Mar 17, 2011 | Blog, Uncategorized
My four sixth-grade reading comprehension classes recently read Joan Hiatt Harlow’s historical novel, Star in the Storm, set in Newfoundland in 1912. A slobbery, lovable “Newfie” dog named Sirius stole the show and the hearts of my students when he...
by Linda Phillips | Mar 6, 2011 | Blog, Uncategorized
A couple of good friends publish a newsletter full of everything literary, and this week they really struck a chord with me when they featured an array of appealing science books for kids. As a sixth grade science teacher, I know my students could easily get...
by Linda Phillips | Feb 21, 2011 | Blog, Uncategorized
I recently attended a wonderful lecture at the Rankin Institute, the outreach component of The Fletcher School where I teach. Granted it was a school night and had the importance of attendance not been impressed upon the faculty, I may have passed. But five minutes...
by Linda Phillips | Feb 6, 2011 | Blog, Uncategorized
I have a very demanding friend who pushes me around a lot. I mean, some years back she said I ought to get more involved in the writing scene so I ended up helping her out managing the SCBWI critique group here in Charlotte. (If truth be told, we had a third party...
by Linda Phillips | Jan 24, 2011 | Blog, Uncategorized
Working with learning disabled students is like solving a variety of intricate jigsaw puzzles on a daily basis. Thankfully I’m part of a team-teaching group, but honestly, some days our collective wisdom is insufficient towards solving the puzzles that embody...
