What's on your summer reading list this year? Summer is right around the corner, which means I have been loading up my Kindle with new books to read. My summer reading list includes a lot of thrillers, books with twists and turns, and tragedy. It's not for the faint of heart, but reading in the warm sunshine and fresh air definitely balances it all out. I may not finish them all this summer, but here are a handful of the books I've had my eye on to read next! You can click on any of the covers to learn more. we are a participant ... read more
A World Without Failures: Growth Mindset
I think we can all agree that nobody is perfect and mistakes are bound to happen - it's just a part of life. Can you even imagine what the world would be like if mistakes never happened? Esther Pia Cordova has done just that in her latest book, A World Without Failures: Growth Mindset. This book has a great message for kids about why failure is not always a bad thing! I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. we are a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising ... read more
Editable Spelling Worksheets
Students need time to practice their spelling words. By having a large number of activities to offer, you can avoid falling into the spelling rut! These low-prep editable spelling worksheets help students practice their words in a fun and engaging way. Whether you are using a list of spelling words, vocabulary words, or sight words, all you need to do is type your list of words one time and all of the worksheets will be created at once. Some answer keys will also be generated to help save you time! You can use these spelling worksheets for ... read more
Last Day Blues Freebies
The end of the school year is quickly approaching. One of my favorite stories to share is Last Day Blues by Julie Danneberg. In this story, the children come up with a plan to make sure their teacher won't be sad and miss them over the summer. But Mrs. Hartwell and the other teachers have some plans of their own. I have a couple of freebies you can use with this story. All About Last Day Blues It's hard to say good-bye at the end of the school year, especially when you have Mrs. Sarah Jane Hartwell for a teacher! As ... read more
Children’s Books About Place Value
It is so important for kids to have a strong understanding of place value because it is tied to so many math skills. One of the ways you can help children understand place value is through picture books. Here are some great children's books about place value. 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 ... read more
Children’s Books about Geometry
Geometry is all around us in our everyday lives. Whether you are teaching children to identify 2-D and 3-D shapes, explore area and perimeter, or to identify symmetry, picture books can help! Here are some great children’s books about geometry. 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. ... read more
Children’s Books about Money
Kids are fascinated by money - especially in a world where pocket change is slowly disappearing in favor of adults using debit cards and credit cards. Whether you are teaching children to identify coins, count change, or about personal financial literacy, picture books can help! Here are some great children’s books about money. 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 ... read more
Children’s Books about Telling Time
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
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