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The Wave | Todd Strasser

From the back cover:
“…As they study WWII, Ben Ross‘s students can‘t seem to understand how the German people could have followed Hitler and the Nazis. So Mr. Ross created an experimental movement called The Wave. What begins in a single classroom quickly gathers momentum. Before the end of the week, The Wave‘s motto, “Strength Through Discipline, Strength Through Community, Strength Through Action,” governs the entire school…”

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Acoleman

Killing Mr. Griffin | Lois Duncan

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Finished the year with this one! Total for the year 54 books

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M.Marvins

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed | Mo Willems

“NAKED MOLE RATS DON‘T WEAR CLOTHES!”

M.Marvins

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed | Mo Willems

This book would make an excellent lesson on being unique and embracing each other‘s differences. I think it‘d be very good to include some social devotional development with this.

ImperfectCJ

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed | Mo Willems

1. Usually 3-4 times (workout clothes, daytime clothes, work clothes if I'm teaching or if I have a concert or meeting, PJs).

2. A favorite from my kids' little-kid days.

@TheSpineView #Two4Tuesday

TheSpineView Thanks for playing! 5mo

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M.Marvins

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed | Mo Willems

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I love all Mo Willems books and this one is no exception. The story was very funny, cute, and the end was great. I also like this message and i think it is a very similar one to Mr. Tiger goes Wild.

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Knights of the Hill Country | Tim Tharp

#SchoolSpirit @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs
#Sports

Eggs Perfect 👍🏼 5mo

TheSpineView @Eggs 😊 5mo

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dabbe

Killing Mr. Griffin | Lois Duncan

#SchoolSpirit
#teacher
@Eggs
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbook

Irony: A teacher in my school district wants to ban this book because, well, it's about a plot to kill a teacher! 😱 Has she read the book? No. 🙄

Another teacher reference: If you've never seen this 1988 McDonald's commercial, you should. Have kleenex nearby.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YP-nOqmT94

Suet624 Irony indeed. 5mo

dabbe @Suet624 🎯!. 5mo

Aimeesue I remember that book vividly! Didn‘t make me plot with my friends to kill a teacher though. 🙄 5mo

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dabbe @Aimeesue You mean you had willpower? But we must protect the students from everything because we think they can't handle it! 😱 5mo

Aimeesue @dabbe I think it‘s more that they‘re afraid of giving kids IDEAS. Which is sad, especially for a teacher. That‘s your JOB! Egad. 5mo

dabbe @Aimeesue 🎯. 5mo

bthegood First, commercial is sweet! Second, this reminds me of movie “Teaching Mrs. Tingle“ which was originally “Killing Mrs Tingle“ but it was after Columbine so title and other parts reworked. The writer (Kevin Williamson) states it is not based on a book but the similarities make me wonder. 🙂 (edited) 5mo

Eggs First time seeing this commercial! 👏🏻👏🏻 5mo

dabbe @bthegood Veeerrryyyy interesting! 🤩😂😘 5mo

dabbe @Eggs Hard-nosed Mrs. Hatcher. 😭 5mo

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Robotswithpersonality

A Bad Case of Stripes | David Shannon

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That's right kids, be comfortable with your personal preferences and don't let the world dictate what you should be, or else the (body) HORRORS will be visited upon thee! 🤦🏼‍♂️ Camilla's transformation was unsettling but entertaining, but the way this author/illustrator paints people in general does not work for me. Do not think I'll be investigating his other work.

Cuilin As a 25+ years preschool/K teacher, can‘t say I like his books either. 6mo

Robotswithpersonality @Cuilin Vindication! 😃 Hey, who knows, maybe there's one little kid who became a successful horror writer after being spookily inspired so early. 😅 6mo

Cuilin @Robotswithpersonality you always hope that the right book finds its way to the right person. He was just not for me or my classroom. 🫶 6mo

Robotswithpersonality @Cuilin Agreed! Valid. 6mo

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Robotswithpersonality

A Bad Case of Stripes | David Shannon