Red and Lulu is a beautiful story that combines Christmas cheer with the magic of New York City. Within its pages you will find a message about how important it is to be surrounded by love. Here are some printable and digital Red and Lulu activities you can use in the classroom or at home. ABOUT THE BOOK Written and Illustrated by: Matt Tavares Red and Lulu make their nest in a particularly beautiful evergreen tree. It shades them in the hot months and keeps them cozy in the cold months, and once a year the people who live ... read more
Benefits of Nonfiction Texts in the Primary Classroom
If you've been around for awhile, you know how much I love to share picture books and chapter books with kids. There's something so exciting about getting caught up in the characters and storyline. But I also know how important it is to share nonfiction texts with students. Here are several reasons why children need nonfiction in the primary classroom. BENEFITS OF NONFICTION TEXTS IN THE PRIMARY CLASSROOM Nonfiction Texts Allow Students to Explore Interests Many students already gravitate towards nonfiction, especially when ... read more
3 Ways to Foster Gratitude in the Classroom
If you want your students to switch their mindset from one of entitlement to one of gratitude, you need to model and instill a community in your classroom that values that trait. Here are three 3 ways to foster gratitude in the classroom. Read Books about Gratitude and Thankfulness This is probably the easiest way to spread this message in the classroom. Books have a great way of modeling new ideas and allowing children to see things in new ways. Here are some of my favorite books about gratitude and thankfulness. SHOP ON ... read more
My Fantabulous Brain Activities
Kids do not learn at the same pace or in the same way. So when learning doesn't comes easily, some kids internalize their struggles and question their abilities. So how can we help? We can teach kids the tools and strategies needed to help make their brains stronger. My Fantabulous Brain by Julia Cook shows kids how this works. I even have some 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 Wade ... read more
Picture Books about Elections
With election day around the corner, kids are getting curious about what is happening. Here are some picture books about elections to help start a conversation. These stories help explain why it is important to vote, how voting rights have evolved over the years, and show how kids can start taking action from a young age. Click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book. You can also find these books here: AMAZON BOOKSHOP Picture Books about Elections Equality's Call by Deborah Diesen The ... read more
Aaaarrgghh! Spider! Activities
Aaaarrgghh! Spider! is a short and sweet story about a spider who finds a family. Here are a few activities you can pair with the book. About the Book Don’t let this lonely spider frighten you! She just wants to be a family pet—and she thinks she would make a better pet than the typical dog or cat. But every time this clever spider tries to impress her chosen family, she scares them instead, until the day she unwittingly enchants them. Aaaarrgghh! Spider! spins a lively tale about one creature’s efforts to find her place. This ... read more
Word Search Maker
Kids love word searches! Not only do they give the brain a workout, but they encourage problem solving, help with spelling, and boost the working memory. Over the years, I have used online word search generators, but I have never been happy with the overall appearance. When I make my own, I can get the puzzle to look exactly the way I want, but it takes time. Could there be a way to combine the two? Yes, there is! This word search maker allows you to create a variety of puzzles for your own list of words. Create word search puzzles for student ... read more
Dominoes Activities
When I first started teaching primary grades, I found myself with several containers of dominoes in the classroom and I wasn't quite sure how I should be using them. When I started teaching math workshop it made sense to put these math tools to work in a meaningful way. I decided that one of the best ways to use them was for an independent work station since the station could be differentiated based on which dominoes the students had access to. That's when Dominoes for Days was created. These independent dominoes activities help students ... read more
Monster Books for Kids
When you think about monsters, do you picture cute, silly creatures? Or do scary, creepy monsters come to mind? Many kids have a fear of a monster under their bed or in the closet at some point. Books are a great way to help kids work through this fear in a safe way. Keep reading to discover our favorite monster books. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about these Monster Books for Kids. You can also find these books on my Amazon page or Bookshop page. we are a participant in the amazon services llc associates ... read more
The Little Books by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
If you need some stories to engage and entertain your young readers, look for The Little Books by Amy Krouse Rosenthal. This trio includes Little Pea, Little Hoot, and Little Oink. These books put a fun spin on some common childhood predicaments that your students will enjoy! Keep reading to find some fun activities you can pair with each book. Activities for The Little Books Each book has a set of six discussion questions to guide your students through the book. There's also an option for students to respond to these questions in ... read more
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