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Many students need a lot of opportunities to identify, sort, and count coins. This coin toss game will help your students practice these skills in a fun way and it can easily be differentiated for your students.

Coin Toss Game

Do your students need more practice with counting coin combinations? Try a game! This coin toss game is easy to set up and your students will have fun while learning.
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You can be the best teacher in the world, but if you don't have your students' attention, it doesn't really matter. So, how can you fix this? Here are 10 ways to get your students' attention.

Ways to Get Your Students’ Attention

You can be the best teacher in the world, but if you don't have your students' attention, it doesn't really matter. So, how can you fix this? Here are 10 ways to get your students' attention.
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Your students are probably familiar with the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. But, have they heard other versions of the story that provide a twist on the story? Here are some of my favorite versions of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. You can read these books for fun, but they are also a great tool to use when students compare and contrast two or more texts.

Different Versions of Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Your students are probably familiar with the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. But, have they heard other versions of this tale that provide a twist on the story? Here are some of my favorite versions of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. You can read these books for fun, but they are also a great tool to use when students compare and contrast two or more texts.
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Conferences are a great time to connect with families, but they can be stressful! Here are some tips to keep in mind as you get ready for conference week.

5 Tips for Successful Conferences

Conferences are a great time to connect with families, but they can be stressful! Here are some tips to keep in mind as you get ready for conference week.
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Trick or Treat Crankenstein Activities

Crankenstein is back in a new story that's perfect to read before Halloween. Keep reading to find some activities you can use with Trick or Treat Crankenstein.
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Activities for Books by Jory John

Jory John and Pete Oswald teamed up to create The Food Group series. These books are not only entertaining for kids, but they also are a great tool for SEL and character education. I want to share activities and writing crafts you can pair with The Bad Seed, The Good Egg, The Cool Bean, The Couch Potato, The Smart Cookie, The Sour Grape, and The Big Cheese.
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One of my favorite things about the transition from summer to fall is watching the leaves change colors. If you're ready to bring the outdoors indoors, try sharing these leaf books for kids. These will be a great addition to your fall book collection.

Leaf Books for Kids

One of my favorite things about the transition from summer to fall is watching the leaves change colors. If you're ready to bring the outdoors indoors, try sharing these leaf books for kids.
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Reading aloud to a classroom full of students may come naturally to some teachers, but others need more guidance. It isn't always as easy as selecting a book and beginning to read out loud, especially if you are using the book to introduce a strategy or skill. Here are several tips on how to prepare for your read aloud to maximize your time.

How to Prepare for Your Read Aloud

Reading aloud to a classroom full of students may come naturally to some teachers, but others need more guidance. It isn't always as easy as selecting a book and beginning to read out loud, especially if you are using the book to introduce a strategy or skill. Here are several tips on how to prepare for your read aloud to maximize your time.
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Whether you want to share books about the pumpkin life cycle, memorable pumpkin characters, or just want to embrace this season, here are some of my favorite pumpkin books for kids.

Pumpkin Books for Kids

Fall is right around the corner, which means there will be pumpkins just about everywhere. Whether you want to share books about the pumpkin life cycle, memorable pumpkin characters, or just want to embrace this season, here are some of my favorite pumpkin books for kids.
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Get your students ready to welcome the new season in a fun way with these fall writing crafts! These are a great tool to use as students share their excitement and favorite things about fall.

Fall Writing Crafts

When you think of fall, what comes to mind? For me, it's leaves changing colors, cooling temperatures, and a trip to the pumpkin patch. In the classroom, you can get your students ready to welcome the new season in a fun way with these fall writing crafts! These are a great tool to use as students share their excitement and favorite things about fall.
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A Letter From Your Teacher Activity

The start of the school year often brings a wide variety of emotions. There is excitement about new possibilities mixed with some nerves about the unknown. You can help ease some of those fears by sharing the book, A Letter From Your Teacher on the First Day of School. I have created a free letter and envelope craft to pair with this book.
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The first few weeks of school are so important for teaching classroom rules and expectations because it helps set the tone for the rest of the year. You can help make this process a little more enjoyable by sharing quality books that help teach classroom rules and expectations.

Books That Help Teach Classroom Rules and Expectations

The first few weeks of school are so important for teaching classroom rules and expectations because it helps set the tone for the rest of the year. Teachers need to model the desired behaviors and let students practice them correctly over and over again until they become second nature. You can help make this process a little more enjoyable by sharing quality books that help teach classroom rules and expectations. Sometimes books have a way of getting through when your words can't.
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The beginning of the school year is often a combination of excitement, nerves, and possibilities. One of my favorite books to start the year is All Are Welcome. This book lets young children know that no matter what, they have a place, they have a space, they are welcome in their school. Here are a few activities you can pair with this book.

All Are Welcome Activities

The beginning of the school year is often a combination of excitement, nerves, and possibilities. This year is no exception! One of my favorite books to start the year is All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufman. This book follows a group of children through a school day where everyone is welcomed with open arms. A school where students grow and learn from one another's traditions. This book lets young children know that no matter what, they have a place, they have a space, they are welcome in their school. I want to share a few activities you can pair with this book.
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You've probably heard of Cinderella. In fact, you've probably seen a movie or two about her story. But, did you know that many authors have adapted Cinderella's story with a humorous twist or to represent various cultures from around the world? Here are some of my favorite versions of Cinderella. These can be read to compare and contrast or just for fun!

Different Versions of Cinderella

You've probably heard of Cinderella. In fact, you've probably seen a movie or two about her story. But, did you know that many authors have adapted Cinderella's story with a humorous twist or to represent various cultures from around the world? Here are some of my favorite versions of Cinderella. These can be read to compare and contrast or just for fun!
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Start the school year in a fun way with these back to school writing crafts! These are a great tool to use as students share their excitement, hopes, and dreams for the upcoming school year.

Back to School Writing Crafts

Start the school year in a fun way with these back to school writing crafts! These are a great tool to use as students share their excitement, hopes, and dreams for the upcoming school year.
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