Heather L
@heatherl.bsky.social
Elementary teacher, mama + stepmom.
Book 30: Mathematics for Human Flourishing by Francis Su.
I was a little intimidated because I’ve struggled with math since early childhood (for many reasons outlined in this book!). This book is causing some change to my math teaching!
I was a little intimidated because I’ve struggled with math since early childhood (for many reasons outlined in this book!). This book is causing some change to my math teaching!
September 28, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Book 30: Mathematics for Human Flourishing by Francis Su.
I was a little intimidated because I’ve struggled with math since early childhood (for many reasons outlined in this book!). This book is causing some change to my math teaching!
I was a little intimidated because I’ve struggled with math since early childhood (for many reasons outlined in this book!). This book is causing some change to my math teaching!
Book 29: Wondrous Words by Katie Wood Ray and Stella Villalba
I have so many ideas and had my brain spark in so many ways while reading this. There are so many ideas for writing workshop (specifically around using mentor text) in here and…it’s awesome. Highly recommend!
I have so many ideas and had my brain spark in so many ways while reading this. There are so many ideas for writing workshop (specifically around using mentor text) in here and…it’s awesome. Highly recommend!
September 10, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Book 29: Wondrous Words by Katie Wood Ray and Stella Villalba
I have so many ideas and had my brain spark in so many ways while reading this. There are so many ideas for writing workshop (specifically around using mentor text) in here and…it’s awesome. Highly recommend!
I have so many ideas and had my brain spark in so many ways while reading this. There are so many ideas for writing workshop (specifically around using mentor text) in here and…it’s awesome. Highly recommend!
Sometimes as an elementary teacher, you’ve got brilliant high school friends like @heymrsbond.com and wonder if you can take their amazing lesson and scaffold it down to 2nd grade.
And it turns out to be so beautiful (I have the best friends for so many reasons)
And it turns out to be so beautiful (I have the best friends for so many reasons)
September 6, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Sometimes as an elementary teacher, you’ve got brilliant high school friends like @heymrsbond.com and wonder if you can take their amazing lesson and scaffold it down to 2nd grade.
And it turns out to be so beautiful (I have the best friends for so many reasons)
And it turns out to be so beautiful (I have the best friends for so many reasons)
Book 28: the September prompt for the reading challenge I do is translated literature and I finished it early.
Minor Detail by Adania Shibli is so beautifully written but really hard to read. It felt like such an important book.
Minor Detail by Adania Shibli is so beautifully written but really hard to read. It felt like such an important book.
August 26, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Book 28: the September prompt for the reading challenge I do is translated literature and I finished it early.
Minor Detail by Adania Shibli is so beautifully written but really hard to read. It felt like such an important book.
Minor Detail by Adania Shibli is so beautifully written but really hard to read. It felt like such an important book.
Book 27: Oh Crap! Potty Training by Jamie Glowacki
Lots of great info and I love that it wasn’t rewards based (because I don’t go that route).
Lots of great info and I love that it wasn’t rewards based (because I don’t go that route).
August 24, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Book 27: Oh Crap! Potty Training by Jamie Glowacki
Lots of great info and I love that it wasn’t rewards based (because I don’t go that route).
Lots of great info and I love that it wasn’t rewards based (because I don’t go that route).
Book 26: Pedagogies of Voice
By: Safir, Bagsik, Jaber and Watson
SO good. I’m so glad I read this now because it’s was a beautiful way to kick start my planning brain. So many ideas.
By: Safir, Bagsik, Jaber and Watson
SO good. I’m so glad I read this now because it’s was a beautiful way to kick start my planning brain. So many ideas.
August 23, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Book 26: Pedagogies of Voice
By: Safir, Bagsik, Jaber and Watson
SO good. I’m so glad I read this now because it’s was a beautiful way to kick start my planning brain. So many ideas.
By: Safir, Bagsik, Jaber and Watson
SO good. I’m so glad I read this now because it’s was a beautiful way to kick start my planning brain. So many ideas.
Book 25
The Witchlings: Golden Frog Games (Book 2) by Claribel A Ortega
I knew this one was going to be great (I read book 1 a while ago and kind of forgot plot points!). With book 4 coming out soon…I have catching up to do!
But I loved it. I love the characters and the story ❤️
The Witchlings: Golden Frog Games (Book 2) by Claribel A Ortega
I knew this one was going to be great (I read book 1 a while ago and kind of forgot plot points!). With book 4 coming out soon…I have catching up to do!
But I loved it. I love the characters and the story ❤️
August 20, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Book 25
The Witchlings: Golden Frog Games (Book 2) by Claribel A Ortega
I knew this one was going to be great (I read book 1 a while ago and kind of forgot plot points!). With book 4 coming out soon…I have catching up to do!
But I loved it. I love the characters and the story ❤️
The Witchlings: Golden Frog Games (Book 2) by Claribel A Ortega
I knew this one was going to be great (I read book 1 a while ago and kind of forgot plot points!). With book 4 coming out soon…I have catching up to do!
But I loved it. I love the characters and the story ❤️
Books 22, 23 and 24
The Bucket Series by @mrtomrad.bsky.social
I love these! I’m going to read them aloud to my second graders this coming year. There is SO much social-emotional learning woven into these stories. Highly recommend!!!
The Bucket Series by @mrtomrad.bsky.social
I love these! I’m going to read them aloud to my second graders this coming year. There is SO much social-emotional learning woven into these stories. Highly recommend!!!
August 11, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Books 22, 23 and 24
The Bucket Series by @mrtomrad.bsky.social
I love these! I’m going to read them aloud to my second graders this coming year. There is SO much social-emotional learning woven into these stories. Highly recommend!!!
The Bucket Series by @mrtomrad.bsky.social
I love these! I’m going to read them aloud to my second graders this coming year. There is SO much social-emotional learning woven into these stories. Highly recommend!!!
Book 21: Beyond Compliance in Early Childhood Education edited by Maggie Beneke and Hailey R Love
There’s A LOT in here, but some favorite chapters were about how families push against oppressive systems in school through resistance and one about how to see sped through a decolonial framework
There’s A LOT in here, but some favorite chapters were about how families push against oppressive systems in school through resistance and one about how to see sped through a decolonial framework
August 11, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Book 21: Beyond Compliance in Early Childhood Education edited by Maggie Beneke and Hailey R Love
There’s A LOT in here, but some favorite chapters were about how families push against oppressive systems in school through resistance and one about how to see sped through a decolonial framework
There’s A LOT in here, but some favorite chapters were about how families push against oppressive systems in school through resistance and one about how to see sped through a decolonial framework
Thank you for the action invite this morning ❤️
July 25, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Thank you for the action invite this morning ❤️
Book 20: Dirty Rocker Boys by Bobbie Brown.
This one is definitely an adult book…with lots of stories. People are named and…stories are told 😬.
This one is definitely an adult book…with lots of stories. People are named and…stories are told 😬.
July 19, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Book 20: Dirty Rocker Boys by Bobbie Brown.
This one is definitely an adult book…with lots of stories. People are named and…stories are told 😬.
This one is definitely an adult book…with lots of stories. People are named and…stories are told 😬.
It is always a time for reflection when listening to @sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social !
July 15, 2025 at 10:53 PM
It is always a time for reflection when listening to @sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social !
Book 19: So Gay for You by Leisha Hailey and Kate Moennig
A memoir told in alternating chapter by the two authors. If you enjoyed The L Word, you’ll definitely like this one. A story of growing up, queerness and friendship.
A memoir told in alternating chapter by the two authors. If you enjoyed The L Word, you’ll definitely like this one. A story of growing up, queerness and friendship.
July 14, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Book 19: So Gay for You by Leisha Hailey and Kate Moennig
A memoir told in alternating chapter by the two authors. If you enjoyed The L Word, you’ll definitely like this one. A story of growing up, queerness and friendship.
A memoir told in alternating chapter by the two authors. If you enjoyed The L Word, you’ll definitely like this one. A story of growing up, queerness and friendship.
You can’t always tell I’ve been in PD…but sometimes there are signs…
(Thanks for the recs @hcodymiller.bsky.social @triciaebarvia.bsky.social @sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social )
(Thanks for the recs @hcodymiller.bsky.social @triciaebarvia.bsky.social @sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social )
July 10, 2025 at 7:33 PM
You can’t always tell I’ve been in PD…but sometimes there are signs…
(Thanks for the recs @hcodymiller.bsky.social @triciaebarvia.bsky.social @sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social )
(Thanks for the recs @hcodymiller.bsky.social @triciaebarvia.bsky.social @sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social )
Book 18: Rebel Girl by Kathleen Hanna
I’m deep in life stories right now and I love PNW music life stories.
This one made me mourn Kurt, dislike Courtney more than I do and…love Krist. It was a really interesting and full of heart read.
I’m deep in life stories right now and I love PNW music life stories.
This one made me mourn Kurt, dislike Courtney more than I do and…love Krist. It was a really interesting and full of heart read.
July 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Book 18: Rebel Girl by Kathleen Hanna
I’m deep in life stories right now and I love PNW music life stories.
This one made me mourn Kurt, dislike Courtney more than I do and…love Krist. It was a really interesting and full of heart read.
I’m deep in life stories right now and I love PNW music life stories.
This one made me mourn Kurt, dislike Courtney more than I do and…love Krist. It was a really interesting and full of heart read.
Book 17: Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P Johnson by Tourmaline
Marsha was (and is) a super inspiring human. Her story is one of deep care for humans and fighting back against the system hard. This is a beautiful biography.
Marsha was (and is) a super inspiring human. Her story is one of deep care for humans and fighting back against the system hard. This is a beautiful biography.
July 6, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Book 17: Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P Johnson by Tourmaline
Marsha was (and is) a super inspiring human. Her story is one of deep care for humans and fighting back against the system hard. This is a beautiful biography.
Marsha was (and is) a super inspiring human. Her story is one of deep care for humans and fighting back against the system hard. This is a beautiful biography.
Book 16: Say Everything
By Ione Skye
This memoir was full of stories, I read it pretty quickly because I was sucked in. Very raw and open storytelling.
By Ione Skye
This memoir was full of stories, I read it pretty quickly because I was sucked in. Very raw and open storytelling.
June 30, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Book 16: Say Everything
By Ione Skye
This memoir was full of stories, I read it pretty quickly because I was sucked in. Very raw and open storytelling.
By Ione Skye
This memoir was full of stories, I read it pretty quickly because I was sucked in. Very raw and open storytelling.
Book 15: The 10 by EA Hanks
I really love memoirs but this one just wasn’t for me. It jumped around so much and felt like too much of somethings, not enough of others and…just wasn’t for me!
I really love memoirs but this one just wasn’t for me. It jumped around so much and felt like too much of somethings, not enough of others and…just wasn’t for me!
June 27, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Book 15: The 10 by EA Hanks
I really love memoirs but this one just wasn’t for me. It jumped around so much and felt like too much of somethings, not enough of others and…just wasn’t for me!
I really love memoirs but this one just wasn’t for me. It jumped around so much and felt like too much of somethings, not enough of others and…just wasn’t for me!
Year 19 in the books ❤️
June 25, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Year 19 in the books ❤️
Grateful for this dad ❤️
June 15, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Grateful for this dad ❤️
Up to the mountain forests to play today ❤️
June 7, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Up to the mountain forests to play today ❤️
Book 14: You Only Live Once David Bravo by Mark Oshiro
I LOVE Mark Oshiro, and while I liked this one it felt long for MG, it had a sweet ending!
I LOVE Mark Oshiro, and while I liked this one it felt long for MG, it had a sweet ending!
June 7, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Book 14: You Only Live Once David Bravo by Mark Oshiro
I LOVE Mark Oshiro, and while I liked this one it felt long for MG, it had a sweet ending!
I LOVE Mark Oshiro, and while I liked this one it felt long for MG, it had a sweet ending!
Book 13: Genocide Bad by Sim Kern.
One thing I liked about this book is the way some common statements are broken down in different chapters. It gave me a lot to think and talk about.
One thing I liked about this book is the way some common statements are broken down in different chapters. It gave me a lot to think and talk about.
May 29, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Book 13: Genocide Bad by Sim Kern.
One thing I liked about this book is the way some common statements are broken down in different chapters. It gave me a lot to think and talk about.
One thing I liked about this book is the way some common statements are broken down in different chapters. It gave me a lot to think and talk about.
We went to see dinos at the zoo today.
The toddler was both amazed…and scared 😂❤️
The toddler was both amazed…and scared 😂❤️
May 25, 2025 at 1:33 AM
We went to see dinos at the zoo today.
The toddler was both amazed…and scared 😂❤️
The toddler was both amazed…and scared 😂❤️