You've probably heard of Cinderella. In fact, you've probably seen a movie or two about her story. But, did you know that many authors have adapted Cinderella's story with a humorous twist or to represent various cultures from around the world? Here are some of my favorite versions of Cinderella. These can be read to compare and contrast or just for fun! You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about these Cinderella stories, or click the buttons to shop these books on Amazon or Bookshop. VERSIONS OF ... read more
Back to School Writing Crafts
Start the school year in a fun way with these back to school writing crafts! These are a great tool to use as students share their excitement, hopes, and dreams for the upcoming school year. BACK TO SCHOOL WRITING CRAFTS This resource includes all the templates and writing prompts you need to put together six different writing crafts. This allows you to mix and match the crafts so there is more variety, or change things up from year to year. Here’s a closer peek at these back to school writing crafts. BOX OF CRAYONS ... read more
Goal Setting Mistakes to Avoid
Teachers and students often set goals at the start of a new year. However, just because those goals are set doesn't offer a guarantee that they will be met. In fact, there are many mistakes teachers and students can make on their goal setting journey. These mistakes might leave everyone feeling discouraged or frustrated, which leads to abandoning those goals altogether. Here are some goal setting mistakes to avoid in the classroom. Goal Setting Mistakes to Avoid Choosing Too Many Goals When sitting down to set goals, we often think ... read more
Children’s Books about Manners
Whether you work with small children or have kids of your own, you want them to use good manners. While leading by example is one of the best ways to teach children how to behave in various situations, books can also be a great tool. Here are some children's books about manners that might help. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about these books about manners, or click the buttons to shop these books on Amazon or Bookshop. Children's Books about Manners Do Unto Otters When the Otters move in ... read more
Idea Jar Activities
"I don't know what to write!" Have you ever heard this before? I'm guessing you have. So, how can we help young writers when they are stuck for inspiration? It's time to try these Idea Jar activities! ABOUT THE BOOK The idea jar is where students keep their ideas—anything from a Viking to a space robot to a giant dragon. These ideas can be combined to make new exciting stories. But watch out when the ideas escape the jar—they might get a little rowdy! If you don't already have a copy of this book in your school or local ... read more
Different Versions of Little Red Riding Hood
The story of Little Red Riding Hood has been a staple in homes and classrooms for decades. But, did you know that many authors have adapted the story? Some books represent different cultures from around the world, while others just put a humorous twist on the original. Whether you're reading these stories to compare and contrast or just for fun, here are some of my favorite versions of Little Red Riding Hood. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about these Little Red Riding Hood stories, or click the buttons to shop ... read more
Declutter Your Classroom Library
The classroom library is an important part of your classroom. Teachers spend time, money, and energy building a place where students want to settle in and get lost in stories. But sometimes we forget that the library also needs to be decluttered. It can be hard to get rid of books, but it must be done. Here are some tips to keep in mind as you begin to declutter your library. What to Remove From Your Classroom Library Books with Harmful Stereotypes Rudine Sims Bishop wrote, “Books are sometimes windows, offering views of worlds ... read more
Counting Coins Games and Activities
Learning to count coins doesn't have to be boring! Here are some fun ways to practice counting coins. WAYS TO PRACTICE COUNTING COINS Below you'll find a handful of games and activities to help students practice counting coins. I have started with activities that focus on identifying coins and then I build up to counting coin combinations. Choose the games and activities that best help you meet the needs of your students. Use Poems and Posters Whenever I'm teaching about money and counting coins, having tools that students ... read more
Picture Book Biographies
You know I love picture books. But, you might not know that I have been slowly building my collection of picture book biographies over the past few years. I love this format for kids because they are accessible to so many readers, packed with interesting information, and often filled with colorful illustrations. Here are some of our favorite picture book biographies. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about these Picture Book Biographies, or click the buttons to shop these books on Amazon or Bookshop. Picture ... read more
The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors Activities
When kids must decide who goes first, they often turn to a quick game of Rock Paper Scissors. But have you ever wondered how that game got started? Drew Daywalt and Adam Rex teamed up to offer a humorous take on the game. Here are a few activities to pair with The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors. About The Book You've played the game. Now read the legend of the three great warriors who started it all... Long ago, in an ancient and distant realm called the Kingdom of Backyard, there lived a warrior named ROCK. Meanwhile in the ... read more
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