Teaching children to tell time can be tricky! Whether you are teaching children to tell time on the clock or with a calendar, picture books can help! Here are some great children's books about telling time. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book. we are a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to amazon.com and affiliated sites. Game Time by Stuart J. ... read more
Seraphina Does Everything by Melissa Gratias
In today's world, kids have a variety of activities to choose from, and many of them want to do it all. Some kids even feel pressured to participate in a variety of activities from sports to dance to social clubs. But we need to be aware of when these activities begin to become a burden and our kids no longer find happiness while doing them. Seraphina Does Everything by Melissa Gratias does a wonderful job of showing kids that when you let go of some things and choose what you enjoy most, everything becomes more enjoyable! I received a copy ... read more
8 Ways to Increase Writing Engagement
What does writing time look like in your classroom? Are your students feverishly writing page after page? That's great! But if your students watch the clock and count down the minutes until writing is over, then it's time to add a little fun to your writing block. Here are 10 simple ways to increase writing engagement in your classroom. Allow Student Choice Students have a voice, so give them the opportunity to put their ideas and stories onto paper. If you are always dictating what to write about, it sends a message that a ... read more
Poetry Books for Kids
April is National Poetry Month, a time when we celebrate poets and their craft. Poetry is playful and introduces language to children in a unique way. Poems can provide a window into another world where we can understand the lives, perspectives, and experiences of different people and places. The best place I have found poems to share with kids is through books. Not all poetry books are created equal, so here are some of my favorite poetry books for kids. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book. we are a ... read more
5 Reasons to Play Math Games
I think we can all agree that kids love to play math games. I love to build upon their love of games by incorporating game time into my math block as often as possible. Playing math games is not only fun, but these games can also provide so many benefits. Here are 5 reasons to play math games in the classroom. Increase Student Engagement Games can add a certain level of excitement to the classroom. Even though students are thinking, working, and exploring mathematical concepts, it all feels like play. Math games ... read more
Chapter Book Read Alouds for the Primary Classroom
Reading aloud to my students is one of my favorite things to do. Sharing books is a magical time and it's not something I am willing to skip just because we are short on time. My read aloud time is filled with both picture books and chapter books, often for different reasons. Reading aloud to my students allows me to share my passion for reading, expose my students to books they might not choose for themselves, introduce a book series or memorable character, model reading fluency and expression, and help build vocabulary in a unique way. Not ... read more
The Littlest Leprechaun
The Littlest Leprechaun by Brandi Dougherty is a sweet story to read around St. Patrick's Day. Liam is the littlest leprechaun in the Enchanted Forest. He wants to have an important job in the village like everyone else. After trying out several different jobs, he finds he is too little to measure, too little to run, and too little to lift and carry important treasure. But in the end, Liam learns that he isn't too little to make a friend. Here are a few activities you can use with The Littlest Leprechaun in your ... read more
Growth Mindset Books for Kids
We want our students to be determined and hard-working individuals who persevere when things get more challenging. When a student has a growth mindset, he believes he can improve with hard work and effort. When a student has a fixed mindset, he sets limits on his abilities and will not take on new challenges because he fears he might fail. So how do we get our students to shift from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset? One way to do this is with engaging read alouds. Here are some of my favorite growth mindset books for kids to help start a ... read more
Your Happy Heart by Amie Dean
Your Happy Heart by Amie Dean is a story about how helping others helps you, too. This story follows Javon as he joins the Book Buddy program in his school and meets his partner, Richard. When the partnership gets off to a rocky start, Javon reflects on his own past and the tools he was taught to deal with his own anger and sadness. As Javon pours his heart into helping Richard, he learns the most important lesson of all: that helping someone else find their happiness can make your own heart happy, too. I want to share more about this book ... read more
Kindness Books for Kids
As teachers, we want our students to be kind to others. Books can help us send the message that kindness is important and something we value. Through these books, we can show students how to see the good in others, how to be there for other people, how to help others feel included, how to be kind even when it is hard, and how spreading kindness can come back around. These are some of my favorite kindness books for kids. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book. we are a participant in the amazon ... read more
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