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Reading and writing make a pretty great pair, right? I mean, our students get some of their best ideas from books they have read. When it comes to helping kids become better writers, I like to draw upon picture books as mentor texts. Here are some of my favorite picture books about writing for kids. These are sure to inspire some great writing!

Picture Books about Writing for Kids

Reading and writing make a pretty great pair, right? I mean, our students get some of their best ideas from books they have read. When it comes to helping kids become better writers, I like to draw upon picture books as mentor texts. Here are some of my favorite picture books about writing for kids. These are sure to inspire some great writing!
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Ideas for Spelling and Sight Word Practice

Are you looking for new ways to practice spelling and sight words? Here are several activities you can try in the classroom or at home with your kids. Your kids will have so much fun practicing their words!
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Dice and Card Games Your Kids Will Love

One of our favorite things to do as a family is play games. Playing games is not only fun, but games can be educational, too. Kids can work on math skills, strategic thinking, taking turns, sportsmanship, and more! Here are some of our family's favorite dice and card games that I think your kids will love! Who knows, you might even find a new favorite for the classroom, too.
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With everything that is happening in the world right now, many kids and adults find themselves feeling anxious and worrying more than usual. One way to help your kids work through these feelings is with books. Here are some great books for kids who worry or have anxiety.

Books for Kids Who Worry or Have Anxiety

With everything that is happening in the world right now, many kids and adults find themselves feeling anxious and worrying more than usual. One way to help your kids work through these feelings is with books. Here are some great books for kids who worry or have anxiety.
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When you think of April Fools' Day, what comes to mind? Hand buzzers? Frozen cereal? Brown Es (brownies)? Kids love opportunities to feel silly and some grown-ups do, too. Whether you love or loathe this holiday, here are some great April Fools' Day books for kids. This includes books about the holiday as well as some great joke books for kids.

April Fools’ Day Books for Kids

When you think of April Fools' Day, what comes to mind? Hand buzzers? Frozen cereal? Brown Es (brownies)? Kids love opportunities to feel silly and some grown-ups do, too. Whether you love or loathe this holiday, here are some great April Fools' Day books for kids. This includes books about the holiday as well as some great joke books for kids.
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Marcy’s Having All the Feels Activities

Being happy feels great, doesn't it? But it's unrealistic to expect to be happy all the time. Allison Edwards explores how it is normal to feel sad, frustrated, angry, embarrassed, and more in the book, Marcy's Having All the Feels. I want to share some activities you can pair with this story.
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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!

Ways to Get Your Students Excited About Books

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!
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Lucky Tucker by Leslie McGuirk

Lucky Tucker Activities

Lucky Tucker by Leslie McGuirk is a great story to read near St. Patrick's Day. It follows a dog named Tucker who is having a really bad day. Fortunately, a series of events turns everything around into the luckiest day ever. Here are some activities you can pair with Lucky Tucker.
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What are your favorite Presidents' Day books for kids? These Presidents' Day books for kids may just inspire one of your students to run for POTUS in the future!

Presidents’ Day Books for Kids

What are your favorite Presidents' Day books for kids? These Presidents' Day books for kids may just inspire one of your students to run for POTUS in the future!
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Be Your Own Hero Activities

What makes someone a hero? Lisa King explores this topic in the book, Be Your Own Hero. This story shows that being a hero has a lot more to do with character and kindness than anything else! I want to share some activities you can pair with this story.
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Robot in Love Activities

Robot in Love by T.L. McBeth is a sweet story with a surprising ending for anyone who doesn't pick up on the clues in the illustrations. While this story can be read any time of year, I think it would be a great book to share near Valentine's Day. I want to share a few activities you can pair with Robot in Love.
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Groundhog Day will be here before you know it! To help make sure you are prepared, take a look at these Groundhog Day books for kids and find one to share with your students.

Groundhog Day Books for Kids

Groundhog Day will be here before you know it! To help make sure you are prepared, take a look at these Groundhog Day books for kids and find one to share with your students.
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Groundhog Weather School

Whether the groundhog sees his shadow or not, one book you should share with your students is Groundhog Weather School by Joan Holub and Kristin Sorra. This book takes a closer look at Groundhog Day and weather through the eyes of the groundhogs. I also want to share a few activities you can pair with this book.
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In January, we will all take a day to honor the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. However, is a day really enough time to honor his work and legacy? I don't think so! I know how challenging it can be to fit everything in, but it is important to make time. Here are some books and resources you can share with your students about Dr. King.

Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.

In January, we will all take a day to honor the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. However, is a day really enough time to honor his work and legacy? I don't think so! I know how challenging it can be to fit everything in, but it is important to make time. Here are some books and resources you can share with your students about Dr. King.
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Cup of Cocoa (Math Freebie)

Are you working on addition with 3-addends? Not only do I have a freebie to share with you, but I have several ways you can offer more support for your struggling students.
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