Looking to celebrate Easter in a special way? Try sharing a fun book or two! Here are some of my favorite Easter books for kids. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each of these Easter books or find all of these books on my Amazon page. EASTER BOOKS FOR KIDS Easter is just around the corner! If you're looking for the perfect story to share, here are some of my favorite Easter books for kids. THE NIGHT BEFORE EASTER "Twas the night before Easter, just before dawn, Not a creature ... read more
Muncha! Muncha! Muncha! Activities
Looking for the perfect spring read aloud that combines humor with memorable characters? Try Muncha! Muncha! Muncha! by Candace Fleming and G. Brian Karas! Here are several activities to pair with this delightful story. ABOUT THE BOOK Written by: Candace FlemingIllustrated by: G. Brian Karas Tippy, tippy, tippy, Pat!That's the sound three hungry bunnies make when the sun goes down and the moon comes up and Mr. McGreely's garden smells yum, yum, yummy. While he's dreaming of his mouth-watering carrots, the bunnies are diving ... read more
Sloth Books for Kids
Are your kids fascinated by sloths? Let them explore these interesting creatures through books. Here are some great sloth books for kids. This collection includes both fiction and nonfiction titles. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each of these sloth books or find all of these books on my Amazon page. SLOTH BOOKS FOR KIDS In no particular order, here are some great books about sloths for kids. I hope you find a new favorite! Mindful Mr. Sloth Sasha has one speed―fast. She ... read more
Tips for Dealing with No Name Papers
Finding papers without names on them is not only frustrating, but tracking down the owners can be time consuming! Here are several tips for preventing and handling no name papers in the classroom. Tips to Prevent No Name Papers The best way to handle no name papers is to prevent the problem from happening. Easier said than done, right? Here are a few ideas to help students remember to write their name on their papers. Use a Class Chant Adding a simple chant to your school day works for many kids. Here are a couple you might ... read more
Mystery Books for Kids
Mystery books are great for engaging kids while keeping them challenged. Young readers love finding clues and piecing them together like a puzzle. They must use observations, inferences, and deductive reasoning to determine the solution before the last page. Here are some great mystery books for kids to share in the classroom or at home. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each of these mysteries or find all of these books on my Amazon page. Favorite Mystery Books for Kids Here are some of my ... read more
A Loud Winter’s Nap Activities
Winter is just around the corner, which means it's time to change out your seasonal books. Make sure to add A Loud Winter's Nap to your collection. Here are several activities to pair with this fun story. ABOUT THE BOOK Every year Tortoise sleeps through winter. He assumes he isn’t missing much. However, his friends are determined to prove otherwise! Will Tortoise sleep through another winter, or will his friends convince him to stay awake and experience the frosty fun of winter? If you don't already have a copy of this ... read more
Favorite Gingerbread Books for Kids
Are you getting ready for a gingerbread unit? You'll want to add some great books to share with your students. Here are some of my favorite gingerbread books for kids. So, run, run, as fast as you can. It's time to catch the gingerbread man! You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each Gingerbread Man story or find all of these books on my Amazon page. GINGERBREAD BOOKS FOR KIDS There are many versions of The Gingerbread Man out there. I suggest starting with a more traditional version. I've had ... read more
Little Red Sleigh Activities
There's something about this time of year that has me reaching for stories that touch my heart. Little Red Sleigh is one of those books that combines big dreams and perseverance with a little Christmas magic. Here are a handful of printable and digital Little Red Sleigh activities you can use in the classroom or at home. ABOUT THE BOOK Written by: Erin GuendelsbergerIllustrated by: Elizaveta Tretyakova The Little Red Sleigh has one big dream―to one day become Santa's big red sleigh! But all her life, she's been told ... read more
Read Aloud Books for Guest Readers
Many primary classrooms invite family and community members to visit the classroom as a guest reader during the school year. However, not all of these visitors know exactly what book they should share. Instead of scrambling to find a book at the last minute, you can put together a special collection of read aloud books for guest readers. Here are some book suggestions that are sure to be a hit with the class. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each story or find all of these books on my Amazon ... read more
Two Bad Ants Activities
Two Bad Ants is an entertaining story that has been around for years. It combines adventure and suspense while viewing the world through an ant's point of view. Within its pages you will find pen and ink drawings that help the reader infer what dangers the ants face on their journey to find more crystals. Here are some printable and digital Two Bad Ants activities you can use in the classroom or at home. ABOUT THE BOOK Written and Illustrated by: Chris Van Allsburg The ants are tired of their humdrum life in the same ant hole, ... read more
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