Today marks the astronomical first day of summer for the Northern Hemisphere! GET OUTSIDE! Extended daylight hours can boost your mood and energy levels - due to the increased exposure to sunlight, which boosts your levels of serotonin. Enjoy the solstice and enjoy your summer!

While you're relaxing this summer, slide on into our Leaders Lounge where you can explore hundreds of articles and videos for school leaders! Search for more topics like: ✏️Getting organized ✏️Tips on Guiding Teachers ✏️Working in Classrooms choiceliteracy.com/leaders-lounge/

What are you reading this summer? Take some time to make a plan. Is there a book you just can't wait to read because a student loved it? Maybe it's been too long since you went to the library for your own reading pleasure. It's a worthy goal this summer! Take time to read!

Uncover new answers, insight and fresh ideas! The main thing about taking a vacation is to give your mind (and body) a break from work, whether your vacation is at home or if you travel somewhere.

Happy 4th of July to all our amazing teachers, administrators, readers, and contributors! We're taking the time to relax, recharge, and reflect! We hope you do the same!

Education is an incredibly rewarding and stressful occupation for a variety of reasons. As teachers we need summer vacation to reset our minds and get ready for the next school year. De-stressing is an important part of being productive.

Choice Literacy contributors do cool things! Like Stephanie Affinito! Check out her latest podcast episode where she talks to author Kate DiCamillo about her new book, "Ferris". alitlife.com/2024/06/07/kat…

What Does Brain Science Have To Say About Teaching Reading? Does It Matter? 🧠📖 Tim Shanahan explores what brain science can tell us about reading instruction—and what a safe bet is to getting things right. shanahanonliteracy.com/blog/what-does…

Our Go-To Book Guides are designed to support teachers in refreshing their toolboxes. Each guide contains: 📷 a video introducing the book 📷 a resource to support instruction with minimal planning 📷 student activities to download and print choiceliteracy.com/book-guides/

"There’s a spiritual side that’s hard to put into words. Creating “from scratch” provides a very different product...It comes from the heart and hand, touch and feeling, I guess." Gain great insight from contributors like Ruth Shagoury and others: choiceliteracy.com/big-fresh/

Today is National Ice Cream Day! 🍦🍨 In 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of the month as National Ice Cream Day. Whether you prefer it in a dish or a cone, treat yourself on this cool holiday! nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/n…

If things are busy around your home, you'll love this week's Big Fresh issue because it highlights some key topics to consider as you start the school year. And if you have the luxury of brain space, you'll appreciate how each article will help you as a thought partner.

The latest issue of the Big Fresh newsletter is out and is filled with ideas straight from school and classroom libraries that will energize you to fuel the readers you interact with this school year! Subscribe here - choiceliteracy.com/big-fresh/

Are you an Instructional Coach looking for a supportive and inspiring network? Check out The Lead Learners Coach-to-Coach Monthly Cameras-On Zoom Meetings and make connections with other coaches. theleadlearners.com/product/23-24-…

Need some fresh ideas to welcome learners into your classroom this year? Get our weekly newsletter delivered straight to your inbox, and find your inspiration! Subscribe here - choiceliteracy.com/big-fresh/ #choiceliteracy #bigfresh

Earlier this summer, Choice Literacy contributors gathered for an annual writing retreat in the Catskills Mountains. The time away gave contributors the space to write and reflect on their practices. We can't wait to share all the insightful content that came from this event!

The latest Big Fresh newsletter is out with great tips to start off the new school year! This year, get organized and try creating a "Not-To-Do List" to keep yourself focused on true priorities. Inspiration here - choiceliteracy.com/big-fresh/

PD2Go is our master class in professional development for literacy leaders, bringing together our best videos for professional development with the tools to use them with colleagues. choiceliteracy.com/pd2go/tools-to… #choiceliteracy #educators #teachers #k12 #reading #classroom #learning

Instructional Coaches - Keep your professional goals fresh and stay accountable for your next steps as a coach. Check out The Lead Learners Monthly Cameras-On Zoom Meetings Their first meeting starts September 24 at 12 PM Eastern. It's FREE!

Today is National Read a Book Day! Looking for a good read? "Hidden Potential," by Adam Grant illuminates how we can elevate ourselves and others to unexpected heights. More info - adamgrant.net/book/hidden-po…