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Spring will be here soon. Does this season bring thoughts of planting a garden or jumping in puddles? Maybe you'll be looking for rainbows or hunting for bugs. No matter what comes to mind, these spring books for kids will bring all the joys of this season to life.

Spring Books for Kids

Spring will be here soon. Does this season bring you thoughts of planting a garden or jumping in puddles? Maybe you'll be looking for rainbows or hunting for bugs. No matter what comes to mind, these spring books for kids will bring all the joys of this season to life.
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Freckle Juice Activities

Freckle Juice Activities

Have you ever wanted something so much that you were willing to do almost anything to have it? That's what happens to Andrew in Freckle Juice. This book has been around for many years, but it is still a hit with students today. These Freckle Juice activities will help guide your students through the book.
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I Can Say No is a great book to show kids that it's okay to say no without feeling guilty. Here are a few activities to pair with this book.

I Can Say No Activities

No is a very powerful word, but it isn't always easy to say. Learning to say no is an important step towards setting boundaries and protecting your energy, your beliefs, and your heart. I Can Say No is a great book to show kids that it's okay to say no without feeling guilty. Here are a few activities to pair with this book.
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Making ten is a key building block that helps students mentally add bigger numbers as they get older. So how can we make sure kids know all of their tens partners or ways to make 10? We practice! Here are some of my favorite games and activities for making ten.

Making Ten Games and Activities

Making ten is a key building block that helps students mentally add bigger numbers as they get older. So how can we make sure kids know all of their tens partners or ways to make 10? We practice! Here are some of my favorite games and activities for making ten.
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Friendships are an important part of childhood. They teach our children about kindness, cooperation, empathy, sharing, and more. But friendships don’t come easily for every child. That’s when books can help. Here are some of my favorite friendship books for kids. These stories help children learn how to be a good friend, how to include others, and how to see things from another person’s perspective.

Friendship Books for Kids

Friendships are an important part of childhood. They teach our children about kindness, cooperation, empathy, sharing, and more. But friendships don't come easily for every child. That's when books can help. Here are some of my favorite friendship books for kids. These stories help children learn how to be a good friend, how to include others, and how to see things from another person's perspective.
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Kindness is so important, but doesn't come easily to everyone. Sometimes we need to explicitly teach and model this trait for our students just as we would for academic skills. Here are some easy ways to encourage kindness in the classroom.

Ways to Encourage Kindness in the Classroom

Kindness is so important, but doesn't come easily to everyone. Sometimes we need to explicitly teach and model this trait for our students just as we would for academic skills. Here are some easy ways to encourage kindness in the classroom.
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Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it. It’s a day to celebrate friendship, kindness, and love. Whether you’re in the classroom or sharing books with your own kids at home, here are some great Valentine’s Day books.

Valentine’s Day Books for Kids

Valentine's Day will be here before you know it. It's a day to celebrate friendship, kindness, and love. Whether you're in the classroom or sharing books with your own kids at home, here are some great Valentine's Day books.
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Whether you're a brand new teacher, a veteran, or somewhere in between, you've probably encountered a challenging student or two in the classroom. I know I have. It's important to create an environment that is welcoming, but also one where learning can take place. Here are some classroom management tips to help you maintain that balance.

Classroom Management Tips

Whether you're a brand new teacher, a veteran, or somewhere in between, you've probably encountered a challenging student or two in the classroom. I know I have. It's important to create an environment that is welcoming, but also one where learning can take place. Here are some classroom management tips to help you maintain that balance.
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Don’t Be Afraid to Drop Activities

Throughout our lives we are faced with many changes. Change can be good, but it isn't always easy. It involves taking risks and being open to new possibilities. Don't Be Afraid to Drop by Julia Cook shows kids how keeping an open mind and taking on a positive perspective can help us step outside of our comfort zone. I want to share some activities you can pair with this book.
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The 100th Day of School is a big milestone for young students. Here are some books to help you celebrate the 100th Day of School!

Books for the 100th Day of School

The 100th Day of School is a big milestone for young students. Here are some books to help you celebrate the 100th Day of School!
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Hundreds Chart Activities

Hundreds charts are a valuable tool for helping kids master counting skills, developing number sense, recognizing patterns, and more. Here are some of my favorite hundreds chart activities and games to try in the classroom or at home.
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When the first signs of snow arrive, kids are ready to bundle up and head outside to enjoy their favorite activities. While you wait, grab a cup of cocoa and curl up to enjoy these books about snowmen.

Books About Snowmen

When the first signs of snow arrive, kids are ready to bundle up and head outside to enjoy their favorite activities. While you wait, grab a cup of cocoa and curl up to enjoy these books about snowmen.
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Birthdays, holidays, and milestone celebrations happen all year round. Looking for the perfect gift? Here are 10 reasons why books make great gifts.

Reasons Why Books Make Great Gifts

Birthdays, holidays, and milestone celebrations happen all year round. Looking for the perfect gift? Here are 10 reasons why books make great gifts.
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Santa’s Stuck Freebies

On Christmas Eve, many families leave cookies and treats for Santa and the reindeer. Have you ever imagined what might happen if Santa ate too many cookies and treats? Santa's Stuck by Rhonda Gowler Greene does just that. Here are a few free activities you can pair with this story.
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Christmas is my favorite holiday of the year. There’s something magical about curling up under a blanket with the glow of the lights from the tree. Sometimes we watch movies and other times we enjoy books. Here are some picture books about Christmas trees that we love.

Books about Christmas Trees

Christmas is my favorite holiday of the year. There's something magical about curling up under a blanket with the glow of the lights from the tree. Sometimes we watch movies and other times we enjoy books. Here are some picture books about Christmas trees that we love.
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