Kristen Ballinger’s Profile

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling

Strength to Love by Martin Luther King Jr.

A Swiftly Tilting Planet by Madeleine L'Engle

Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson

Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan

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Kristen Ballinger is now friends with Doug Neill
Jan 23, 2013 09:51am · like
Kristen Ballinger made a comment on her review of T.E.T., Teacher Effectiveness Training "Thanks mom! Some male teachers still use their physical power to control kids."
Nov 11, 2011 08:07pm · see review
Kristen Ballinger added Everything is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Nov 10, 2011 11:33pm
Kristen Ballinger added The Brief Wondrous Life Of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Nov 10, 2011 11:32pm
Kristen Ballinger rated a book 4 of 5 stars Parenting From the Inside Out by Daniel J. Siegel	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Dan Siegel explains how our own childhood experiences shape how we care for children. I read this while sitting in a treatment center for children with RAD - and I often felt frustrated that the suggestions were so abstract, intellectual, and wordy....more
Nov 10, 2011 11:31pm · see review
Kristen Ballinger rated a book 5 of 5 stars Strength to Love by Martin Luther King Jr.	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This book helps me in tough times. It's no surprise that Martin Luther King is eloquent - but I had not realized until reading this collection of sermons that he was also such an intellectual. These are amazing pieces. Love is the only force capable...more
Nov 10, 2011 11:25pm · see review
Kristen Ballinger rated a book 5 of 5 stars Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire: The Methods and Madness Inside Room 56 by Rafe Esquith	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Here's some instant inspiration. I love this guy, and his absolute passion for reading great books with young students. He says that kids of all abilities seem to thrive with music lessons and a love of reading. Well, I couldn't agree more! Rafe's id...more
Nov 10, 2011 11:15pm · see review
Kristen Ballinger rated a book 5 of 5 stars Teach Like a Champion: 49 Techniques That Put Students on the Path to College [With DVD] by Doug Lemov	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Lemov spent years observing master teachers in the classroom, to discover their techniques. After spending 2 months observing classes, I agree with him! The best teachers I have seen use many of his techniques - i.e. not letting kids opt out, and pus...more
Nov 10, 2011 11:10pm · see review
Kristen Ballinger rated a book 5 of 5 stars Next of Kin by Roger Fouts	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A story of the psychologist who taught chimpanzees to communicate with American Sign Language. As a 12-year-old I was riveted, and I still enjoy rereading this insightful, compassionate story. It has it all: love, conflict (among big-name academics a...more
Nov 10, 2011 11:06pm · see review
Kristen Ballinger rated a book 4 of 5 stars The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Nov 10, 2011 10:58pm