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First Chapter Friday: Better Made in Michigan by Karen Dybis

First Chapter Friday: Better Made in Michigan by Karen Dybis

Posted on March 27, 2026March 27, 2026Author Benjamin WoodcockPosted in First Chapter FridayLeave a Reply

First Chapter Friday: Better Made in Michigan by Karen Dybis

2024 Reading Reflection + 2025 Reading Goals

2024 Reading Reflection + 2025 Reading Goals

Posted on January 4, 2025January 4, 2025Author Benjamin WoodcockPosted in Reading, Reflection2 Replies

Happy New Year! This post reflects on my 2024 Reading Goals. It also shares a new approach I’m taking with goals for 2025, specifically Reading Goals.

Book 17 of 2024: Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi

Book 17 of 2024: Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi

Posted on December 5, 2024December 5, 2024Author Benjamin WoodcockPosted in ReadingLeave a Reply

I’ve finished reading the 17th book of 2024 – Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi.

TBR Add: Where Are Your Boys Tonight? by Chris Payne

TBR Add: Where Are Your Boys Tonight? by Chris Payne

Posted on November 17, 2024November 17, 2024Author Benjamin WoodcockPosted in Pop Culture, ReadingLeave a Reply

Added WHERE ARE YOUR BOYS TONIGHT by Chris Payne to my TBR after spotting it at a local bookstore.

7 Takeaways from the 2023-2024 School Year

7 Takeaways from the 2023-2024 School Year

Posted on June 13, 2024June 13, 2024Author Benjamin WoodcockPosted in ReflectionLeave a Reply

We are over a week out from the end of the 2023-2024 school year! Summer break has begun. Before we get too far into the break, I wanted to share out seven takeaways from the 2023-2024 school year.

“Poem of the Day” is Back for National Poetry Month (2024)

“Poem of the Day” is Back for National Poetry Month (2024)

Posted on April 1, 2024April 1, 2024Author Benjamin WoodcockPosted in Poetry1 Reply

April is National Poetry Month! I’m celebrating in my classroom with “Poem of the Day” again. See how I introduced “Poem of the Day” to my students.

Woodcock’s Reading Reality: February 2024 Update

Woodcock’s Reading Reality: February 2024 Update

Posted on March 22, 2024March 24, 2024Author Benjamin WoodcockPosted in Reading1 Reply

With February finished, it’s time to reflect on the progress I’ve made with my 2024 Reading Goals within my current reality.

Woodcock’s Reading Reality: January 2024 Update

Woodcock’s Reading Reality: January 2024 Update

Posted on February 2, 2024February 4, 2024Author Benjamin WoodcockPosted in Reading1 Reply

With the month of January complete, it’s time to reflect on the progress I’ve made with my 2024 Reading Goals within my current reality.

Woodcock’s Reading Reality: 2024 Goals

Woodcock’s Reading Reality: 2024 Goals

Posted on December 28, 2023December 28, 2023Author Benjamin WoodcockPosted in Reading3 Replies

With 2024 right around the corner, I wanted to get an early start on declaring my goals associated with reading. Read on to find out what they are!

Side Hustle Snapshot: Will GOOSEBUMPS Books Make a Comeback?!

Side Hustle Snapshot: Will GOOSEBUMPS Books Make a Comeback?!

Posted on October 11, 2023November 20, 2023Author Benjamin WoodcockPosted in Side Hustle Snapshot1 Reply

Will this Goosebumps book collection cash in or will I be holding on to these books longer than I think? Check out this Side Hustle Snapshot!

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