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  • Choosing the best books for your students just got easier with my book lists! Let me save you time by helping you find the best books to share on a wide variety of topics. Click to find an alphabetized list of all of my blog posts with book lists.
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  • When it’s time to teach my students to summarize, I love to use the Somebody Wanted But So Then (SWBST) strategy. Today I want to share a few tools you can use when teaching this reading strategy.
  • If you're tired of digging into your own pockets to find ways to motivate your students, you need to check out these FREE reward coupons. You can even use the editable option to add your own coupons.
  • Having stuffed animals in the classroom can provide emotional comfort and academic support. Here are five ways you can use stuffed animals in the classroom.
  • Have you thought about using novels with small groups, but aren’t sure where to start? It is definitely possible to do so in the primary grades! Here’s how I got started using chapter books with my second graders during my small group time.
  • Goals help set a purpose and a direction for where you are headed. While you are building your classroom community, why not take the time to make some common goals that EVERY student in your classroom can work towards? Here’s a little glimpse into how I do this in my classroom.
  • Are you struggling to get your reluctant readers excited about the books available to them? Are your students losing interest in reading in favor of daydreaming about warmer weather? Here are some of my favorite ways to get my students excited about books throughout the school year!
  • Using classroom money can be highly motivating to students and help students practice important math skills. If you're ready to use money in the classroom this year, take a look at this set of editable classroom cash. You can personalize the text to fit your classroom needs.
  • Reading aloud to children of all ages is so important. Some teachers and families don’t make time for read aloud because of busy schedules, lack of books, or because their kids can already read independently. If that sounds familiar, here are some read aloud tips to make this time work in the classroom or at home.
  • Choosing the right book for your reading group can be overwhelming – especially when it can be a determining factor in the engagement and success of your group. Here are 10 things I take into consideration when choosing books for reading groups.

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Looking for some not-so-spooky stories? Dive into this collection of ghost books featuring endearing characters and packed with humor, friendship, and life lessons. Whether you’re preparing for Halloween or just in the mood for a new ghostly adventure, these tales are sure to delight and entertain young readers.

Children’s Books Featuring Ghosts

Dive into a world of adventure and learning with these creative Magic Tree House activities. Perfect for classrooms and home, these engaging crafts and activities are inspired by Jack and Annie's time-traveling journeys.

Activities to Use with The Magic Tree House Series

Unleash your child's inner performer with this collection of talent show books for kids. From captivating picture books that introduce young readers to the thrill of the spotlight to engaging chapter books that explore the journey of an aspiring artist, these stories are sure to inspire creativity and confidence.

Talent Show Books for Kids

Unlock the magic of storytelling with this collection of choose your own adventure books! Perfect for young readers and adventure-seekers, these interactive books offer unique story paths that empower children to make decisions and shape their reading journey. Dive into tales filled with mystery, excitement, and unexpected twists, all while boosting critical thinking and decision-making skills. From picture books to engaging chapter books, explore how these stories can transform reading into a thrilling quest. Ideal for classrooms and homeschoolers aiming to inspire a love for reading while fostering creativity. Click through to discover the adventure that awaits!

Choose Your Own Adventure Books for Kids

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Children’s Books Featuring Ghosts

Children’s Books Featuring Ghosts

October 22, 2025

Looking for some not-so-spooky stories? Dive into this collection of ghost books that not only feature endearing characters, but are packed with humor, friendship, and life lessons. Whether you’re preparing for Halloween or just in the mood for a new ghostly adventure, these tales are sure to delight and entertain young readers. You can click on any of the titles… Read More

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Activities to Use with The Magic Tree House Series

Activities to Use with The Magic Tree House Series

September 29, 2025

Looking for activities to use as you dive into the Magic Tree House series? Engage your young explorer with these crafts, comprehension activities, and book extension ideas. These activities are perfect for nurturing a love of reading and adventure while targeting key reading skills. About The Magic Tree House Series The Magic Tree House transports readers into a world of… Read More

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Talent Show Books for Kids

Talent Show Books for Kids

July 21, 2025

Whether you’re a teacher prepping for an upcoming school performance, looking to inspire a child with big dreams of becoming a star, or a parent trying to help a child overcome stage fright, you’ve come to the right place. Dive into these talent show books where imagination takes center stage! You can click on any of the titles below to… Read More

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Choose Your Own Adventure Books for Kids

Choose Your Own Adventure Books for Kids

June 25, 2025

Choose your own adventure books have captivated readers for decades. They offer a unique blend of storytelling and interactive elements that engage and invite readers to become part of the narrative. Why should you reach for a choose your own adventure book? There are so many benefits! These books encourage active participation, increase reading motivation, foster imagination, teach cause and… Read More

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Graphing Activities

Graphing Activities

May 14, 2025

Are you getting ready to start your graphing unit? Let me help! I’m sharing my favorite graphing activities. This includes books, hands-on activities, and easy ways to get kids learning to read, interpret, and create a variety of graphs. Graphing Activities Teaching graphing helps lay the foundation for critical thinking and data analysis. By learning to create and interpret graphs,… Read More

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Field Day Books for Kids

Field Day Books for Kids

April 28, 2025

Field Day is an exciting event that encourages kids to play outside, try new activities, build teamwork skills, and practice sportsmanship. For teachers looking to prepare for this fun event, I’ve compiled a list of books to share. Here are some of my favorite field day books for kids. You can click on any of the titles below to learn… Read More

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If you could build the perfect town, what would it If you could build the perfect town, what would it look like?

🌳 Would it include spectacular trees with walkways that rise high above the ground?

🦒 Would you add an open-air zoo with well-behaved animals, including Jurassic and mythical creatures? 

🤖 Would there be robots running the grocery store where all items are free? 

📚 Would your library be filled with cozy nooks and stacks of books, where no one tells you what you can and can’t read?

Those are just some of the ideas Jack shares with Mayor McKay in Chris Van Dusen’s latest book, If I Built a Town.

I love that all of these books encourage kids to explore their imagination without limitations. They would be a great addition to your home or classroom library!

If I Built Series
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🔗 Ready to check out more books that inspire creativity?
Blog Post: https://storiesbystorie.com/childrens-books-that-inspire-creativity/

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If you love Strictly No Elephants as much as I do, If you love Strictly No Elephants as much as I do, you’ll want to read The Trouble with Giraffes. 

In this follow-up story, a young girl is on her way to Pet Club with her giraffe. When they get there, her giraffe is too tall to fit inside. I guess it’s a good thing there’s some delicious salad right outside the clubhouse window!

After the girl gets hurt, her friends are ready with a welcome back party at the clubhouse. When she realizes just how high off the ground it is, she starts questioning how welcoming the Pet Club actually is - especially if some can’t get inside. 

Can she find a way to make sure All Are Welcome, just like the sign on the door says?

This sweet story reminds us that friendship often requires a lot of compromise. But when one friend can’t quite reach the middle, a true friend will meet you more than halfway. It combines a story of friendship with an important message about inclusion and accessibility.

Have you read 🦒 The Trouble with Giraffes or 🐘 Strictly No Elephants yet?

Thank you @simonkids for sharing this book with my family! I can’t wait to see if more books are added to The Pet Club series by @lisamantchev and @yooillustration ! 

 

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Jasper Rabbit is back!! We’ve seen him tackle C Jasper Rabbit is back!!

We’ve seen him tackle Creepy Carrots, a Creepy Crayon, and a Creepy Pair of Underwear. This time he has a different tale to share…one filled with chills AND chuckles.

In this story we meet Charlie Marmot. Unfortunately, his tonsils are infected and need to come out. He’s nervous about the operation, but excited about the extra ice cream. Then he has the brilliant idea to keep his tonsils so he can take them to school for show-and-tell! On the big day, Charlie opens wide. However, when the doctor looks inside, the tonsils are already gone! 

This longer chapter book combines the writing style we’ve come to know and love with a plot that will make you feel like you’ve entered The Twilight Zone. With a touch of eerie excitement, get ready for an adventure filled with laughter and an unexpected twist! Perfect for readers of the original series who are ready for a few more thrills and chills!

📚 Do you have a favorite Creepy Tale?

Thank you @simonkids for sharing this book with my family!

 

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A heartfelt thank you to Peter Brown for captivati A heartfelt thank you to Peter Brown for captivating readers of all ages with The Wild Robot series! Your ability to bring Roz’s adventures to life in both chapter book and picture book form is nothing short of magical. 

The Wild Robot introduces us to Roz, and readers get to tag along as she finds herself on a strange, new island. Along the way she learns that the only way to survive is to adapt to her surroundings and learn from the other animals who live there. 

The Wild Robot on the Island might simplify Roz’s story, but the detailed, colorful illustrations draw young readers in. 

Combined, these stories are perfect for readers of all ages and attention spans. They remind us that adventure, friendship, and self-discovery can be beautifully explored in any format. 

Do you have a favorite book in The Wild Robot series?
 
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The magic is back! ⭐️ The Marvelous Now take The magic is back! ⭐️ 

The Marvelous Now takes readers on a journey to be mindful and present in the moment. Through colorful illustrations and rhyming text, kids will recognize and relate to feeling overwhelmed, worried, or rushed and learn ways to relax, unwind, and calm their minds. 

This book is the third in The Magical Yet series. Swipe through to take a peek inside! Thank you @angeladiterlizzi for sharing a personalized copy of your newest book with my family!

⭐️ Have you read this book yet?

🔗 Ready to check out more books about mindfulness?
Blog Post: https://storiesbystorie.com/childrens-books-about-mindfulness/

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💛 LIBRARY STACK 💛 Thought I’d take a mome 💛 LIBRARY STACK 💛

Thought I’d take a moment to share what we have checked out from the library right now. I’m a bit behind schedule when it comes to reading and reviewing. I figured if I organized them a bit, I would be more motivated to dive into the stack. It will totally work, right?!?! 🤪

Which titles catch your eye first?
Choose your own adventure books have captivated re Choose your own adventure books have captivated readers for decades. They offer a unique blend of storytelling and interactive elements that engage and invite readers to become part of the narrative. 

Why should you reach for a choose your own adventure book? There are so many benefits! These books encourage active participation, increase reading motivation, foster imagination, teach cause and effect, boost critical thinking, extend the plot through different endings, and cultivate a love of reading.

Whether you’re in the classroom or selecting books for your own children at home, I’ve compiled a list of choose your own adventure books to try!

🔗 Ready to check out the full list?
Blog Post: https://storiesbystorie.com/choose-your-own-adventure-books-for-kids/

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➡️ When was the last time you read a choose your own adventure book?

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