Valentine's Day will be here before you know it. Have you picked out the books and activities you will share? Valentine's Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg has just been released in time for the holiday and I want to share a few activities you can pair with this story. All About Valentine's Day Jitters Everyone's favorite teacher has the jitters again! Sarah Jane Hartwell is determined to host the perfect Valentine's Day party to show her students how much she cares. But no matter how hard she tries, nothing goes according to plan. ... read more
Children’s Books for Dental Health Month
Did you know that February is Dental Health month? Books are a great tool for helping children learn about taking care of their teeth, visiting the dentist, and the tooth fairy. I want to share some children's books for Dental Heath Month to help set the foundation for a great month. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book or find all of these Dental Health Month books on my Amazon page. Dental Health Month Books for Kids Below you'll find books about the tooth fairy, losing a tooth, visiting ... read more
Reasons to Make Time for Crafts
Many kids enjoy doing arts and crafts, but it's often one of the first activities to be removed from the classroom in favor of more rigorous academic instruction. But making time for crafts is not a waste of instructional time or materials. In fact, there are many academic and social benefits that help students develop the skills they need well beyond the school years. Here are several reasons to make time for crafts in the classroom. Reasons You Should Make Time for Crafts in the Classroom Before you put all of your craft supplies in ... read more
Fun Ways to Practice Multiplication
Multiplication facts are an important building block for so many math skills, but many students struggle to learn their facts. How can we help? We can teach them vocabulary and strategies, but we also need to make time for hands-on learning and games. Here are some fun ways to practice multiplication. Fun Ways to Practice Multiplication Build Arrays with Manipulatives Once students understand the relationship between repeated addition and multiplication, you'll want to give some hands-on practice using manipulatives. This is a ... read more
10 Yeti Books for Kids
Are your kids fascinated by yetis? While they might not come across these mythical creatures in the real world, that doesn't mean they can't enjoy entertaining stories about them. Here are 10 yeti books for kids that I think you'll enjoy! You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about these yeti books, or you can shop these books on Amazon. 10 Yeti Books for Kids How to Catch a Yeti When our brilliant Catch Club Kids hear about the legendary Yeti, they head to the mountains to catch a glimpse and prove it ... read more
Snowflake Bentley Activities
Are your students captivated by snowflakes? If so, grab a copy of Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin. In this picture book biography, students learn all about Wilson Bentley's life and passion for photographing snowflakes. I want to share some activities you can pair with this book. About the Book Author: Jacqueline Briggs MartinIllustrator: Mary Azarian From the time he was a small boy in Vermont, Wilson Bentley saw snowflakes as small miracles. And he determined that one day his camera would capture for others the ... read more
Snow Day Activities
As a child, I can remember two little words that I wanted to hear on a winter morning: snow day! There's something so magical about the first snowfall that brings smiles and excitement about the day that lies ahead. If this sounds familiar, check out Snow Day! by Lester Laminack. This book captures the hope and excitement about a possible snow day with an unexpected twist at the end. I've put together a few activities to pair with this book that I want to share with you. About the Book When the weatherman predicts a big snowfall, it’s ... read more
Different Versions of The Three Little Pigs
Many students are familiar with the story of The Three Little Pigs, but they might not know different versions of this story that provide an unexpected twist. Here are some of my favorite versions of The Three Little Pigs. Not only can these books be read for fun, but they are also great for comparing and contrasting two or more texts. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about these stories about The Three Little Pig, or click the buttons to shop these books on Amazon or Bookshop. Different Versions of The Three ... read more
Winter Writing Crafts
What do you love most about winter? For me, it's playing in the snow, drinking hot cocoa, and curling up under a blanket to watch movies. With winter just around the corner, help your students celebrate the excitement of the changing season with these winter writing crafts! These are a great tool to help students share their favorite things about winter. Winter Writing Crafts Hot Cocoa Craft Each craft includes writing templates. You can choose between handwriting lines or standard lines. Because these crafts can be made into ... read more
5 Quick & Easy Ways to Group Your Students
Have you ever asked your students to find a partner? I have and the same problems happened year after year. There is a way to make this process easier and more manageable. Here are five quick and easy ways to group your students using supplies you probably have in your school or classroom. Ways to Group Your Students Looking for some quick and easy ways to group your students? Here are some of my favorites. Popsicle Sticks Many classrooms already have Popsicle sticks (aka tongue depressors, craft sticks, etc.), which makes them ... read more
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