my mouth is a volcano

In the classroom I'm trying to create an open-dialogue community.

I don't think my students need to raise their hands all the time to share their ideas or ask one other questions.

I want conversations in our room to feel like natural conversations!

I can guide them, but I want the kids to feel free.

Of course, some of those habits need to be taught and practiced.

Enter Julia Cook!

My Mouth is a Volcano is a really great book for helping kids understand appropriate conversation skills.

It will be a great reference tool in the room as we meet together to as a whole group.

I'm really looking forward to classroom discussions this year with this openness!

I think having an open-dialogue will really help students feel an important part of our classroom community.