Are you reading Crankenstein by Samantha Berger to your students this year? I have a Crankenstein craft and writing activity that you can use with your students after reading this story. About Crankenstein Who is Crankenstein? HE IS A MONSTER OF GRUMPINESS THAT NO ONE CAN DESTROY! MEHHRRRR!!! HE'S ALIVE! He may look like any ordinary boy, but when faced with a rainy day, a melting popsicle, or an early bedtime, one little boy transforms into a mumbling, grumbling Crankenstein. When Crankenstein meets his match in a ... read more
Spookley the Square Pumpkin
The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin by Joe Troiano is a great picture book choice for October! This fictional story of a square pumpkin provides the reader with a message of celebrating differences and helping others. I want to share a pumpkin craft booklet that you can use with your students when reading this story. All About Spookley the Square Pumpkin Spookley was different. He was odd, he was rare. Spookley the pumpkin wasn't round - he was square! What's going on in the pumpkin patch? Well, a very unusual pumpkin ... read more
Fall Reading Wish List
The leaves are starting to change colors and the temperatures are beginning to cool which means it's time to curl up under a blanket with a good book. Here are the books I plan to read this fall. 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. My Fall Reading Wish List A Spark of Light by Jodi Picoult Jodi ... read more
Shark Books
Sharks are fascinating creatures that kids love to study. While there are hundreds of shark books for kids out there, not all of the material is easily accessible to young students. Here are several shark books that your kids can both read and enjoy. You can click on any of the book covers below to learn more. 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. Shark Books ... read more
This School Year Will Be the Best Freebie
Do you walk into a new school year thinking that this school year will be the best? Of course you do! So why not start off by reading This School Year Will Be THE BEST! by Kay Winters. I want to share a little writing project you can use with this story. This School Year Will Be The Best Summary If you aren't familiar with this story, here's a little recap. It's the first day of school - that means it's time to make a wish about the coming year! If you could have just one, what would it be? How about a chocolate drinking fountain or ... read more
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is an imaginative story to read during an air and weather unit, but could be shared in your classroom any time of year. There are so many activities you can pair with this text, but here are a few that I think your students will love! CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS BOOK In case you aren't familiar, the tiny town of Chewandswallow was very much like any other tiny town, except for its weather, which came three times a day—at breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Life for the townspeople was delicious, ... read more
10 Books for the First Day of School
What is the first book you read aloud to your students on the first day of school? In the past, my go-to picture book has been First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg. However, that book's popularity has soared immensely in the past few years and many of the students are familiar with it. There's nothing wrong with reading it to them again. After all, they haven't heard ME read it, but I think it's important to have a few alternatives available. Here are some great books to have on hand for the first day of school! All Are ... read more
Sterilite Drawer Labels
Sterilite Drawers have been a key organizational tool in my classroom for years and they work well in my home office, too! I love that I can keep all of the mess separated, contained, and still keep everything looking good just by adding labels to the front of the drawers. After sharing some pictures of my Sterilite drawers on Instagram, I have been asked where these labels can be found. So I thought I'd share a few sets of Sterilite drawer labels that you can download. Sterilite Drawer Labels - Rainbow Watercolor My drawers ... read more
Mercy Watson Series
The Mercy Watson series by Kate DiCamillo is a set of books that are perfect for first and second grade readers who are just getting started with chapter books. The series centers around Mercy, a porcine wonder who loves hot buttered toast. Each story features a new adventure with Mercy in the middle of it all. Whether you are reading these chapter books aloud to your class or using them with your small groups, here are some activities and resources you can use with your students. Mercy Watson Craft & Reading Response Booklet This ... read more
5 Ways to Use Stuffed Animals in the Classroom
Having stuffed animals in the classroom can provide emotional comfort and academic support. Here are five ways you can use stuffed animals in the classroom. Reading Buddies This is probably the most common way that teachers use stuffed animals in the classroom. If you use The Daily 5 for your reading block, you know that Read to Someone can often leave a student left to read alone when a child is absent or there is an odd number of students. When this happens, students can choose to read with a stuffed animal instead. Also, when ... read more
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