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Too Many Carrots Activities

Do you love a story that combines a good message with cheerful illustrations and a little humor? Then you should read Too Many Carrots by Katy Hudson. I've put together a few activities you can pair with this cute story.
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Spring Writing Crafts

When you think about spring, what comes to mind? I think about new flowers and plants beginning to grow, busy little insects, and a lot of rainy weather! With spring approaching quickly, help your students capture the excitement of the new seasons with these spring writing crafts. These are a great way to have fun and help students share their favorite things about spring.
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One way to celebrate Women’s History Month is by sharing stories about their achievements and contributions. Here is a collection of stories about women from different time periods and backgrounds who have left their mark on the world.

Women’s History Month Books for Kids

March is Women's History Month. One way to share about their amazing accomplishments is with children's books. Here are some books about women making their mark on history that will inspire the next generation.
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After reading Rude Cakes, students can create this writing craft. The rude cake can stand alone or be paired with a piece of writing about being polite or using good manners.

Rude Cakes Writing Craft

Do you know a child who is working on their manners? You might want to introduce them to Rude Cakes. I want to share a writing craft you can create after reading this humorous story.
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Fact Family Games and Activities

If you're a primary teacher, you have probably taught your students about fact families. These not only help with fact fluency, but they give students the strategies they will need to help make adding and subtracting larger numbers easier. If you're looking to make this time a little more fun and meaningful for your students, check out these fact family games and activities.
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Valentine’s Day Jitters Activities

Valentine's Day will be here before you know it. Have you picked out the books and activities you will share? Valentine's Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg has just been released in time for the holiday and I want to share a few activities you can pair with this story.
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Did you know that February is Dental Health month? Books are a great tool for helping children learn about taking care of their teeth, visiting the dentist, and the tooth fairy. I want to share some children's books for Dental Heath Month to help set the foundation for a great month.

Children’s Books for Dental Health Month

Did you know that February is Dental Health month? Books are a great tool for helping children learn about taking care of their teeth, visiting the dentist, and the tooth fairy. I want to share some children's books for Dental Heath Month to help set the foundation for a great month.
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Many kids enjoy doing arts and crafts, but it's often one of the first activities to be removed from the classroom in favor of more rigorous academic instruction. But making time for crafts is not a waste of instructional time or materials. In fact, there are many academic and social benefits that help students develop the skills they need well beyond the school years. Here are several reasons to make time for crafts in the classroom.

Reasons to Make Time for Crafts

Many kids enjoy doing arts and crafts, but it's often one of the first activities to be removed from the classroom in favor of more rigorous academic instruction. But making time for crafts is not a waste of instructional time or materials. In fact, there are many academic and social benefits that help students develop the skills they need well beyond the school years. Here are several reasons to make time for crafts in the classroom.
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Multiplication facts are an important building block for so many math skills, but many students struggle to learn their facts. How can we help? We can teach them vocabulary and strategies, but we also need to make time for hands-on learning and games. Here are some fun ways to practice multiplication.

Fun Ways to Practice Multiplication

Multiplication facts are an important building block for so many math skills, but many students struggle to learn their facts. How can we help? We can teach them vocabulary and strategies, but we also need to make time for hands-on learning and games. Here are some fun ways to practice multiplication.
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Are your kids fascinated by yetis? While they might not come across these mythical creatures in the real world, that doesn’t mean they can’t enjoy entertaining stories about them. Here are some yeti books for kids that I think you’ll enjoy!

10 Yeti Books for Kids

Are your kids fascinated by yetis? While they might not come across these mythical creatures in the real world, that doesn't mean they can't enjoy entertaining stories about them. Here are some yeti books for kids that I think you'll enjoy!
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Snowflake Bentley Activities

Are your students captivated by snowflakes? If so, grab a copy of Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin. In this picture book biography, students learn all about Wilson Bentley's life and passion for photographing snowflakes. I want to share some activities you can pair with this book.
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Snow Day Activities

As a child, I can remember two little words that I wanted to hear on a winter morning: snow day! There's something so magical about the first snowfall that brings smiles and excitement about the day that lies ahead. If this sounds familiar, check out Snow Day! by Lester Laminack. This book captures the hope and excitement about a possible snow day with an unexpected twist at the end. I've put together a few activities to pair with this book that I want to share with you.
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Whether you're looking for a traditional story or a fractured fairy tale, here are some of my favorite versions of The Three Little Pigs. These stories are a great tool for comparing and contrasting two or more texts.

Different Versions of The Three Little Pigs

Many students are familiar with the story of The Three Little Pigs, but they might not know different versions of this story that provide an unexpected twist. Here are some of my favorite versions of The Three Little Pigs. Not only can these books be read for fun, but they are also great for comparing and contrasting two or more texts.
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Winter Writing Crafts

What do you love most about winter? For me, it's playing in the snow, drinking hot cocoa, and curling up under a blanket to watch movies. With winter just around the corner, help your students celebrate the excitement of the changing season with these winter writing crafts! These are a great tool to help students share their favorite things about winter.
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Grouping your students doesn't have to be a challenge. Here are 5 quick and easy ways to group your students using supplies you probably have in your school or classroom.

5 Quick & Easy Ways to Group Your Students

Have you ever asked your students to find a partner? I have and the same problems happened year after year. There is a way to make this process easier and more manageable. Here are five quick and easy ways to group your students using supplies you probably have in your school or classroom.
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