Every Wednesday, I get a chance to share a short story. Reading out loud has always been a bonding time for me. Like many parents, I have fond memories of reading to my own children. Often we would end the day with a story and share little things going on in our lives. Earlier in my career, I worked at a preschool. There, children would pile around me to listen to the book that one of us picked out. It was fun reading with animation, making the kids laugh, or helping them develop a new perspective through the words of the book. Having that shared experience has always helped me feel connected to those around me. I love Wednesdays!

How do you select a book that you will enjoy? A Book Tasting, of course! Collaborating with a fellow educator, Mrs. Shriver, to lead English I through a sampling process is always fun!

The library was the perfect spot to host the marshmallow catapult challenge. Mrs. McDonald's students were challenged to create a catapult from popsicle sticks and rubber bands that would launch a mini-marshmallow further than other group.