Waiting is hard. In the classroom setting, many students have trouble waiting their turn, which often leads to interrupting. So how do you tackle this issue? I tend to turn to picture books. One of my favorite books to share is My Mouth is a Volcano by Julia Cook. Here are some of my favorite activities to pair with this story. About My Mouth is a Volcano Written by: Julia Cook Illustrated by: Carrie Hartman Louis always interrupts! All of his thoughts are very important to him, and when he has something to say, his words rumble and ... read more
Your Name is a Song Activities
The Innovation Press has recently released Your Name is a Song by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow and Luisa Uribe. This book is a celebration that reminds us of the beauty, history, and magic behind names. I want to share a few name activities you can pair with this book. I received a copy of this book from The Innovation Press in exchange for an honest review. About the Book Your Name is a Song Written by: Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow Illustrated by: Luisa Uribe Frustrated by a day full of teachers and classmates mispronouncing her ... read more
Children’s Books That Help Break Gender Stereotypes
There is no such thing as a boy book or a girl book. Books are for everyone! Kids should be able to grow up and follow their own dreams, not one that society thinks they should pursue based on their gender. We have been adding several books to our collection over the past few years that help break gender stereotypes and I want to share some of our favorites with you. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book or find all of these children's books that help break gender stereotypes on my Amazon page. we are a ... read more
Games That Build Thinking Skills
My family loves playing games. Now that my kids are getting older, the variety of games we can play has quickly expanded to include games that build thinking skills. Here are some of our favorite logic, strategy, and critical thinking games. A few of these games could easily be adapted for classroom use, too! We have purchased most of these games on Amazon, or in stores like Target or Walmart. You can click on any of the games below to learn more or find all of these games on my Amazon page. we are a participant in the amazon services llc ... read more
Children’s Books about Summer
When you think about summer, what comes to mind? For my kids, it's swimming, running barefoot through the grass, a trip to the amusement park, and eating popsicles before they melt. Here are some great children's books about summer that help capture those moments and memories. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book or find all of these Summer Books for Kids on my Amazon page. we are a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for ... read more
Dragons Love Tacos
If you follow me on Instagram, you probably know just how much I love to read and share books with my kids. Every night I try to post a picture of the books I read to my kids for bedtime stories. Recently, we read Dragons Love Tacos and Dragons Love Tacos 2, The Sequel by Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri. We enjoyed a lot of giggles while reading the stories, and the books had my mind spinning with ideas. I want to share some activities you can pair with these books. ABOUT THE BOOKS Just as the titles suggest, dragons love tacos. ... read more
Children’s Books about Fractions
Learning about fractions does not come easily for many of our students. Fortunately, many classrooms have access to manipulatives to make learning hands-on, engaging, and fun. But, don't underestimate the value of a good book. Here are some children's books about fractions to help get your students excited about math! You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book or find all of these Fraction Books for Kids on my Amazon page. we are a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate ... read more
Hey, Little Ant
Hey, Little Ant by Phillip and Hannah Hoose is a great picture book to share with your students when teaching point of view or opinion writing. I want to share several activities you can pair with this book. About the Book What would you do if the ant you were about to step on looked up and started talking? Would you stop and listen? What if your friends saw you hesitate? That’s what happens in this funny, thought-provoking book. Originally a song by a father-daughter team, this conversation between two creatures, large and ... read more
Ice Cream Books for Kids
Who wants ice cream? Kids do! Summer is just around the corner. Here are some great ice cream books to help you stay cool. I even have an ice cream craft you can pair with one of these stories. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book or find all of these Ice Cream Books for Kids on my Amazon page. 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. ICE ... read more
There’s No Dream Too Tall Activities
When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? Did you follow your own path, or one that was chosen for you? Amie Dean's latest book, There's No Dream Too Tall, encourages children to dream big, identify their gifts, and choose their own path for the future. I want to share a few activities you can pair with this book. I received a copy of this book from the National Center for Youth Issues (NCYI) in exchange for an honest review. ABOUT THE BOOK Written by: Amie Dean Illustrated by: Sian ... read more
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