https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37 By: Valerie Nunez en-us 2017-08-30 21:45:05 UTC 2018-02-12 00:58:49 UTC hello@padlet.com val_nun91 https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/183822428 I began attending school at the age of 3 and I loved books. I primarily spoke Spanish at home, but I still enjoyed listening to the stories in English. My teachers always read to me. I spent so much time in the reading area in school. If my teachers wanted to find me they knew where to look. I was always at the rug sitting and looking through books on my own and making up my own stories. ]]> 2017-08-30 21:57:31 UTC https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/183822428 val_nun91 https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/183822719 My first true exposure to reading (that I can remember) was when my older sister began to read. (Due to a language barrier my mother didn't read to me). I remember every night my sister would practice reading one of her books. I always looked forward to that time of the day. I sat right next to her and listened to each word she read. Sometimes she even let me pick out the books. The Dr. Seuss books were my favorite. I even memorized some of the book. ]]> 2017-08-30 22:00:31 UTC https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/183822719 val_nun91 https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/183823559 Though, I loved books I can not say that I enjoyed learning to read. My elementary school put so much emphasize on learning to read that I wasn't interested. I would much rather have someone read to me.
When I think about reading in my early years the first thought that comes to mine is pressure. I felt so much pressure to learn to read and all I can remember is reading, reading, reading everyday. ]]> 2017-08-30 22:09:35 UTC https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/183823559 val_nun91 https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/183823685 My love for reading flourished when I was in the second grade. My second grade teacher was very supportive and patient. She knew how much I loved books and she guided me through each step of the way. With her support and guidance I began to feel more comfortable reading. I didn't feel the pressure I had before and I thank her for that. I honestly don't know if I would feel the same about reading if it wasn't for her.  ]]> 2017-08-30 22:10:51 UTC https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/183823685 val_nun91 https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/183823892 Success for all became an important part of reading in my primary years. I have memories of SFA in school and they weren't fond ones. Though I don't remember SFA clearly, I do know SFA played a significant part in reading in my early years in education. SFA also contributed to my negative views about reading. 
*Success for all was a reading program used at my elementary school.*]]> 2017-08-30 22:12:45 UTC https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/183823892 val_nun91 https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/183824194  One of my favorite parts of school involving reading was the book reports. While some of my classmates would get upset when the teacher gave us book reports to do I loved them. Book reports were always an exciting time because I was able to choose the book I wanted to read. I loved going into the school library and picking out new books. I also loved writing about the books I've read. ]]> 2017-08-30 22:15:41 UTC https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/183824194 val_nun91 https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/183824340 My love for reading has only grown over the years. I still love to read! If I can spend more time reading, I would. I also love to find new books to explore. 
Today, my reading journeys have changed a little. I spend less time looking for books for myself and more time looking for children books. My free time is spent at the library, barnes and nobles, and thrift shops looking for children books. I love finding new books to share with the children I work. ]]> 2017-08-30 22:17:18 UTC https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/183824340 val_nun91 https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/186167480      By: Valerie Nunez]]> 2017-09-10 17:38:13 UTC https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/186167480 val_nun91 https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/186179832 I was that child who always asked everyone what book are you reading? I was so interested in finding new books. My cousin introduced me to the Goosebumps series. I loved these books they always kept me thinking and guessing what is going to happen next. I sometimes even believed that what happened in the books was true.  ]]> 2017-09-10 20:13:41 UTC https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/186179832 val_nun91 https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/186199272 Where the Wild Things are continues to be one of my favorite books. I like all that Max imaginated from his very own room. He created a world of his own, something I can relate to from my childhood. ]]> 2017-09-10 23:56:06 UTC https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/186199272 val_nun91 https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/186199313 If there is one book that I love from my childhood it is this book. I can still remember reading this book and I have to say it was one of my favorite books. I must have read it at least five times. ]]> 2017-09-10 23:56:30 UTC https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/186199313 val_nun91 https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/186199526 Dr. Seuss books continue to be one of my favorite children's book. They bring me back to my early year's of reading and I can still hear the voice of my sister and teachers reading to me. ]]> 2017-09-10 23:57:55 UTC https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/186199526 val_nun91 https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/186200405 Reflection is important, because it helps me see who I am today and what has led me here. Today I continue to love reading and writing both personally and professionally. As I think about my reading experiences I see how they can and will influence me as an educator. I see that my experiences have led me to my views and beliefs on literacy. I want to ensure that children have positive supportive experiences with reading. I know that it can make all the difference. ]]> 2017-09-11 00:06:46 UTC https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/186200405 val_nun91 https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/186581805 2017-09-11 21:59:52 UTC https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/186581805 val_nun91 https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/186585244 My love for reading continued through my years in school. I spent much of my time reading to myself and my stuffed animals everyday. I remember going on walks to the public library with my mother and sister and spending all my time looking for the right book to check out and bring home. My mother knew that I could not walk by the library without stopping. Sometimes she purposely walked the opposite direction when going to the stores so I wouldn't ask her to stop. ]]> 2017-09-11 22:30:39 UTC https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/186585244 val_nun91 https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/186586405 One of the many reasons I wanted to go into the field of education was because I love reading. I find reading to be so important, especially in the early years when children are developing the skills.
I want to share my love for reading with children and hope that they too have a wonderful experience with reading in their early years and throughout their educational journey. ]]> 2017-09-11 22:41:45 UTC https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/186586405 val_nun91 https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/186586578 Over the years I've found that my love for Literacy has reflected in my practice. I've always loved to read and write. I find myself always trying to learn more about literacy and incorporating it into the classroom. 
I wish I could say the same for math and science.  
This year our pre-k classrooms will be using fundations. It is very new to many of us, including myself. I look forward to learning more about the program and using it in the classroom. ]]> 2017-09-11 22:43:46 UTC https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/186586578 val_nun91 https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/186587708 2017-09-11 22:55:13 UTC https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/186587708 val_nun91 https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/186589336 The Four Agreements has become so inspiring to me. So much that I usually keep it with me. This book is great to reflect on and I must say has truly made me look at things in a different perspective. This book is my go to for book recommendations. 
I would need  to have this book with me on an island, because I always like and need time to reflect. I never know when I will need some words of wisdom on an island. ]]> 2017-09-11 23:06:20 UTC https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/186589336 val_nun91 https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/186593767 This book isn't a book I have read, yet. So I know it will be perfect on an Island. I feel I would need a new book to explore. My reason is simple, I loved the Harry Potter books. (So anything Harry Potter I must read). Harry Potter books are amazing. They take you into an adventure to a world that is far beyond my imagination.
Now that I think of it I would to bring the entire series to the island too. ]]> 2017-09-11 23:39:22 UTC https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/186593767 val_nun91 https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/186594496 If I am going to be on an island I have to read books that inspire me and share my values. Vivian Gussin Paley has written some great books on play. I have read her books before and loved them. I find these books to be a reflection of the educator I hope to someday be. ]]> 2017-09-11 23:46:05 UTC https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/186594496 val_nun91 https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/186594914 2017-09-11 23:50:27 UTC https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/186594914 val_nun91 https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/186595402 2017-09-11 23:54:41 UTC https://padlet.com/val_nun91/a4al7ncban37/wish/186595402