Life's Literacy Lessons: Poems for Teachers

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Summary: The Truth About Literacy in Perfect Poetry
Review: After receiving Steve Layne's book "Teachers' Night Before Christmas" as a gift and meeting him at a conference, I had to have this. Real teachers writing about real situations makes for funny and sad moments, and this brings them all home. Having taught several grade levels, I could relate to so many of the poems. Our literacy committee just met to begin an in-district project, and our coordinator passed out a copy of this book to every committee member, and then read a poem to open. Now I have two copies which is just fine with me.

Rating:
Summary: The Truth About Literacy in Perfect Poetry
Review: After receiving Steve Layne's book "Teachers' Night Before Christmas" as a gift and meeting him at a conference, I had to have this. Real teachers writing about real situations makes for funny and sad moments, and this brings them all home. Having taught several grade levels, I could relate to so many of the poems. Our literacy committee just met to begin an in-district project, and our coordinator passed out a copy of this book to every committee member, and then read a poem to open. Now I have two copies which is just fine with me.

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Summary: A Wonderful Gift for Every Teacher
Review: I find so much truth and passion in Steve Layne's poetry. I have read this little treasure over and over again and have bought it as a gift for many of my colleagues. I especially loved the poem entitled "Reading Orphans" which reminds us just how much children need the care and nurturing of a good teacher. I also appreciated the final poem written by one of Steve's students. It gave me so much encouragement to keep on striving to be the best teacher I can be for my students. I highly recommend this title.

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Summary: Poems Every Literacy Teacher Will Love!
Review: I just love this collection of poems that has made me laugh and cry again and again ever since I bought it at the IRA Plains literacy conference. Anyone who knows anything about education and the crisis in literacy today is sure to love Steven Layne's soul-stirring poems. It's refreshing to find an educator who tells the truth in such an honest manner. If you enjoy poetry and care about kids -- you can't go wrong with this book.

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Summary: A New Favorite Poetry Collection
Review: Steve Layne goes right to the heart of the matter with this insightful collection of poetry. I laughed, cried, and acknowledged the truth conveyed in these precious poems. I especially loved the section about reading aloud to children of all ages. I also was thrilled to see that this book has been endorsed by many of the giant names in literacy education including Jim trelease. Don't miss this one.

Rating:
Summary: A New Favorite Poetry Collection
Review: Steve Layne goes right to the heart of the matter with this insightful collection of poetry. I laughed, cried, and acknowledged the truth conveyed in these precious poems. I especially loved the section about reading aloud to children of all ages. I also was thrilled to see that this book has been endorsed by many of the giant names in literacy education including Jim trelease. Don't miss this one.

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Summary: A Gift for Every Teacher's Heart
Review: This is the most compelling book of poetry for educators I have ever read. Life's Literacy Lessons is fresh, honest, and endearing. The topics are relevant, and the poems themselves will bring back fond memories of things that have happened to all of us who serve "in the trenches." Whenever I need a bit of encouragement I pick up this book and read, read, read.

Rating:
Summary: A Gift for Every Teacher's Heart
Review: This is the most compelling book of poetry for educators I have ever read. Life's Literacy Lessons is fresh, honest, and endearing. The topics are relevant, and the poems themselves will bring back fond memories of things that have happened to all of us who serve "in the trenches." Whenever I need a bit of encouragement I pick up this book and read, read, read.