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TheApple's Book Giveaway
Throughout the school year, members of TheApple have the opportunity to win free books! Talented education authors are helping TheApple make professional development and literature more accessible. You can enter to win each month! Some months will feature professional development literature, some humorous reading about being a teacher, and others will feature books you can use in your classroom with students.
jenniferpate
2 days ago
2 comments
I am an intern in ECH/SPED in Arkansas and will graduate in May 2010. I am so ready to complete this phase of my life and step into teaching children with special needs. I have volunteered as long as I can, I need to get some form of a paycheck coming in for my family. I live in Arkansas and there is a great shortage of Special education teachers available for our special needs children, but I still worry about the jon seeking process.
moono
4 days ago
2 comments
As literacy Educators for the children and Adults in our communities in the Sub Sahara Africa we are faced with challenges which include a lack of the reading culture by our people.It is said,"if you would like to hide anything from them,hide it in Books".This simply means that when anything is written in books it is very rear for my people to know it because they have no reading culture.I ask the Western World to train many of us so that we could also train others in developing this reading culture.I come from Kabwe,in the Central Province of Zambia and would like feedback to my comment.
lovetolearn
4 days ago
2 comments
Books are an opportunity to explore new worlds without leaving home.
ScienceJess
11 days ago
2 comments
I'm a single mother of three, teaching as an adjunct at two community colleges and assisting in laboratories to make ends meet. I'm applying to grad schools to finish up my graduate degree, but I don't know how how I'm going to balance it all! Anyone been in a similar situation, or know someone who has?
Arapaho80
11 days ago
2 comments
I love the articles and the sharing of ideas with other teachers. We are a global community in and outside the classroom. Its nice to talk with other teachers and admistrators, sharing ideas. I really like the polls to see where I stand on issues in and outside of my profession. Teaching is a 24/7 profession, that does not stop once you leave the classroom. Its nice to know we have a online support system that is always there for us.
priyajain072
about 1 month ago
6 comments
Since recently I've joined Apple, but learned a lot .Articles on various topics have broaden my outlook on teaching aspect ,what are the common mistakes we make unconsciously and confuse and underestimate the bright -stars of future. Came to know how a single word, line, comment,or expression affect the capabilty of children.A well- informed educated teacher can make a difference in the life of a student along with parents.
kimross
about 1 month ago
6 comments
I used to teach levels 8,9, and 10 reading classes, and I'd have to say that my favorite books were the level 8 books. We read A Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine L'Engel, The Westing Game, which was a favorite of mine as a child, Tuck Everlasting, and Night of the Twisters which was recommended to me by a student. I love reading children's/ young adult novels... they are so well written and descriptive.
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joamaster_11
about 1 month ago
2 comments
This is an opportunity to win books through The Apple. I need books to read to children and older adults, especially children who are starting to read and ask questions about what the book is about and its characters..
amykaminski
about 1 month ago
18 comments
I have been reading this blog since it was mentioned on theapple.com last summer. As stressful as my job is, the hilarious dialogue is the perfect way to relax. This way, I can take it with me anywhere.
smaneri
about 1 month ago
6 comments
I love children's books. I would love to enter so that when I win, I will most definitely include this book in my classroom library.
priyajain072
about 1 month ago
6 comments
I am planning to start teaching and what a great begining with a gifted book it will be !!!!!!!!
imjanis
about 1 month ago
2 comments
This sounds like a good book.
kesimp
about 1 month ago
2 comments
I work at a very small private school. What a blessing it would be to get more books!! :O)
scholargirl
about 1 month ago
2 comments
Who wouldn't want to win free books for their students? I work with Native American students in an urban area. We would LOVE them!
fbarlow
about 1 month ago
2 comments
Our district in CA has recently reduced even more from the yearly budget, including classroom expenses. I would love to win free books and save from using my own funds again.