Spring in the classroom is an interesting time. Not only are students blooming and growing with their learning, but they are also becoming more like a family. And like any family, there are bound to be a few things that start to get on your nerves. One thing that always seems to pop up every spring is students who interrupt. Since it's never too late to stop and review the rules and expectations in the classroom, I love to use picture books to help teach (and re-teach) these lessons. Here are a few of my favorite books that you can read to your ... read more
Earth Day Sorting Activity and Coloring Pages
Do you need a quick activity for Earth Day? I have a reduce, reuse, and recycle sorting activity along with some coloring pages that your students will enjoy! EARTH DAY SORTING ACTIVITY The first thing you will need to do is print out your pages. If you print on white, students can color in the reduce, reuse, recycle kids any way they want. To save time and add color, I like to print on Astrobrights paper. If you print the sorting cards on a second color of paper, it really makes this sorting activity POP! Once ... read more
St. Patrick’s Day Books for Kids
Between the leprechauns and the elusive search for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, there's no denying that kids get excited about St. Patrick's Day! As teachers, it's important to build upon that excitement and interest. I love to do that through literature. Here are some great books to read with your students near St. Patrick's Day. Some of these have great tie-ins to other curricular areas, but some are just plain fun to read! You can click on the book titles or cover images in this post to learn more about each book. we are a ... read more
The Story of the Leprechaun Craft and Book Activities
Do you know why the leprechaun decided to bury his gold at the end of the rainbow? Katherine Tegen does and she explains it all in her book, The Story of the Leprechaun. Today I'm here to share some activities you can use with this story in your classroom. comprehension After reading any story, I like to make sure my students are comprehending the text. I have comprehension questions to guide students through the text. There are also two graphic organizers to help students summarize the story. If you focus on story ... read more
Math Games for Doubles, Doubles +1 and Doubles +2
Looking for a fun way to practice doubles facts? Take a look at these games! Students will get the practice they need while having fun. DOUBLES MATH GAMES Included in this pack are games for doubles, doubles +1, and doubles +2 facts. Each skill has a matching game, two versions of Bump games, and two versions of Cover Up games. Here's what the games look like in color: I have also included black and white versions which look great on colorful paper AND save you precious ink! There is one set of math fact cards for each skill ... read more
The Lemonade War Craft and Vocabulary Booklet
The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies is a great story to read aloud to your class or use with your small group. This story follows both Evan and Jessie (who are brother and sister) as they dive into the world of running a lemonade stand. Along the way you will read about their grudges, misunderstandings, and competitive nature while also learning some kid-friendly business advice. Today I want to share two activities you can use with your students while reading The Lemonade War: a lemonade craft and a vocabulary booklet. lemonade war craft ... read more
Love Monster Craft & Writing Freebies
Can you imagine living in a world where no one loves you and you feel all alone? That's how Love Monster feels! This story written by Rachel Bright takes us on Love Monster's journey as he finds love when he least expects it. Today I'm sharing how to make this Love Monster craft and writing activity that you can use after reading this story. DIRECTIONS First, you'll need to print and cut out all of the templates. Using a black marker or crayon, students will add a variety of lines all around, while avoiding the area just above the ... read more
The Littlest Valentine Activities
The Littlest Valentine by Brandi Dougherty is a sweet little story about a girl named Emma Valentine. Her family owns a gift shop and Emma finally gets to help with the family business. As she helps with different jobs, she is told over and over again that she is too little to help. In the end, Emma discovers that she isn't too little to share the love! Here are a few activities you can use with The Littlest Valentine in your classroom. The Littlest Valentine Comprehension As you read the story with your students, you can use these ... read more
6 Books about Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day will be here before you know it! To help make sure you are prepared, here are six books for Groundhog Day that you and your students might enjoy. 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. If you find a book that interests you, click on the cover image to learn more. Who Will See Their Shadows This Year? by Jerry Pallotta This one is perfect for younger students. ... read more
Teaching Kindness with Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch
February is a great month for spreading kindness in the classroom. Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch, written by Eileen Spinelli, is an amazing book for demonstrating the impact a little bit of kindness can have on others. Today I want to share some of the ways I use this book in the classroom. After reading this story for the first time, I immediately fell in love. One wintry day, a postman delivers a mysterious package with a big pink bow to a lonely man named Mr. Hatch. "Somebody loves you," the note says. "Somebody loves me!" ... read more
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