Each week I share the books that I am currently reading as a part of my Read 100 Challenge and the links that I love from around the blogosphere.
If you came to my house right now, you would see two big piles of clean laundry waiting to be folded, a sink full of dishes waiting to be loaded into the dishwasher, and a very tired teacher sitting on the couch. The first week for teachers is exhausting! Because of this, my book list is a little short this week, but I will get back into the swing of things soon.
Books I’ve Read
Reading in the Wild by Donalyn Miller
This book (along with its predecessor The Book Whisperer) has completely changed the way that I approach reading instruction. Miller advocates increasing student reading through independent reading. I implemented a few ideas last year and saw my students become voracious readers who loved to talk, breathe, and sleep books. If you teach any subject area, homeschool, or have children, I would highly recommend The Book Whisperer and Reading in the Wild.
The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Seventeen-year-old Cassie has an innate ability to piece together clues of behavior, appearance, and environment to understand people and predict their actions. Her natural ability has caught the attention of the FBI, which is starting a new program for young people called “naturals” who can help them solve cold cases. Soon Cassie realizes, however, that she and the other naturals may become a serial killer’s next target. This thriller is a combination of Criminal Minds and Pretty Little Liars. I would recommend it for adults and high school students. The Naturals is my newest audiobook, and I have actually found myself driving around the block a few more times just to hear the next part!
Links I Love
Faith
Works of Love Molly Sabourin writes a thought-provoking and insightful article that forced me to think about my tendency to look for the “big” ways to serve God while ignoring my own petty attitudes and personal sins.
Small Paraklesis to the Mother of God I have learned so much from Sylvia at Adventures of an Orthodox Mom. Here she shares a traditional part of the Dormition fast–reading the Small Paraklesis each day. (She includes the entire service in the post.) I haven’t read this service before, but I am looking forward to it!
Family
New Mom: 5 Need to Knows that No One Tells You The Laugh Out Loud Momma gives a hilarious, and accurate, account of things that all new parents face.
How to Organize Kids Bedrooms Perhaps a new school year makes you long for an organizational system to help you tame the clutter. Clean and Scentsible has a bunch of advice to help you organize your children’s bedrooms.
Frugal Living
5 Easy Ways My Family Goes Green and Saves Money Are you wanting to reduce your environmental impact but are not sure how to do so on a budget? My Stay At Home Adventures has some good tips!
4 Simple Ways to Save Money (in 30 minutes or Less) Looking for more ways to save money? Who isn’t? I love Mom’s Small Victories ideas!
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Thank you for sharing KJ’s post! She is an amazing person knowledgeable about green living. Thank you and have wonderful weekend!
You are very welcome! It was a great post!