January Resource Highlights
“Seeking knowledge is like opening doors. And I know the doors are everywhere.” ~ Georges St-Pierre
It’s hard to believe we are already at the end of January! Each month, I am excited to highlight some of the resources I’ve been exploring over the course of that time. I’m hoping something on this list will peak your interest and curiosity! I’m also hoping that it will inspire you to share your books, songs, and resources with me as well. So here are my January Resource Highlights:
Books
“Dare to Lead” by Brené Brown: I read this book a few years ago and decided to listen to the audiobook again. It is always an applicable and inspirational read!
“For Everyone” by Jason Reynolds: This book is actually a poem that you can read in 20 minutes or less. It is truly for everyone pursuing their goals and passions while navigating the setbacks of life. (You can watch him recite this poem by clicking HERE.)
“Yes, And… Daily Meditations” by Richard Rohr: I have been slowly making my way through this compilation of Richard Rohr’s writings. His words inspire curiosity and graciousness in me.
“The Reading Strategies Book 2.0: Your Research-Based Guide to Developing Skilled Readers” by Jennifer Serravallo: For my ELA teachers out there, this may be a familiar title. I’ve used this resource for several years to guide my reading strategy groups. Now that I support students K-8 with reading and math intervention, I’m using this more than ever!
Podcasts & Spotify Playlists:
Read to Lead Podcast with Jeff Brown: I’ve been listening to this podcast for around 8 years. Jeff does an excellent job interviewing authors about their published works and together they provide a synopsis of the book. Listening to this podcast has directed me toward many books I have now read and loved!
Motivational Speeches - by Fearless Motivation: Almost every morning as I get ready for my day, I listen to playlists of motivational speeches. I find these messages naturally lift my own inner dialogue to focus on the possibilities and my strengths, instead of the weaknesses I may feel that day.
Websites:
Nearpod: Now that I work and teach remotely, I use Nearpod almost every day. When I was a classroom teacher, I had never heard of it. This is a great resource for those days when students are learning from home, but still need to log in for school. You can teach your lesson on this platform, and students can edit their own slides so you can follow along with everyone.
Baamboozle.com: Looking for a quick brain break or a fun review activity in your classroom? You may want to check out Baamboozle. It is mostly submitted content, so you may want to check the activity first. You can play as a group, or have students log in on their own devices.
Do you have some awesome resources to share? Email me at: christina.meline@teammeline.com. I’d love to check them out! Who knows - we may even find them on my February Resource Highlights!
