15 months ago my friend Mr. Schu and I started the Newbery Challenge. We read every single Newbery Medal winning book chronologically. The challenge was a lot of fun. I got to read a lot of great books that I probably wouldn’t have read it if were not for the challenge, and I had a ton of fun making silly weekly videos. My favorite part of the challenge was developing a deeper friendship with Mr. Schu.
Today, Mr. Schu and I begin a new challenge. It isn’t as daunting as the first one. This challenge will only take us a couple of months. I’m excited to see what sort of adventures this challenge has in store.
For more info on the challenge watch the video below.
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I love this idea! What a great celebration of books. I like the opportunity to hear of great reading for the youngest reader. It is tough finding books for these children that have quality and appeal. Thank you for doing this!
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Thanks, Betsy. We would love to know what Geisel books are your students’ favorites.
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This sounds so fun! I’d love to play along with my K-2s. Are you going to go a year a week?
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Yes! A year a week. Starting with 2006.
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I love your on the spot videos. 🙂 This is a great idea. I’ll be anxious to hear/watch your Saturday posts. I’ll be sure to share these links with my friends who teach in the younger grades too.
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Thanks!
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My favorite: HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS. Like so many of his books, the message is wonderful… but the flow of the words and the childhood memories are the BEST.
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You are NOT sick again in this video, Mr. Schu?! In any case, I love this idea. It will really help me to promote early readers to my…well…early readers!
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I mean, the first grade teacher in me just can’t stop loving this! It was our Teacher-Librarian who read Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas to my kidlets and getting them excited about this series. I could go on and on, but I’ll tuck my ideas away for blogging. Thanks for sharing a great idea! I’m going to try and pull as many as I can to have out and to read and revisit!
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I love this idea! It gives real purpose reading books that kids can really get into. I think I may have to try this. AWESOME video by the way.
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I’ve been wondering what your next challenge would be! You guys look so happy to be starting up again, too!! Yay!
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