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In January, we will all take a day to honor the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. However, is a day really enough time to honor his work and legacy? I don't think so! I know how challenging it can be to fit everything in, but it is important to make time. Here are some books and resources you can share with your students about Dr. King.

Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.

In January, we will all take a day to honor the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. However, is a day really enough time to honor his work and legacy? I don't think so! I know how challenging it can be to fit everything in, but it is important to make time. Here are some books and resources you can share with your students about Dr. King.
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Cup of Cocoa (Math Freebie)

Are you working on addition with 3-addends? Not only do I have a freebie to share with you, but I have several ways you can offer more support for your struggling students.
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A new year feels like a fresh start. It's the perfect time to look back on the past year and make new goals and resolutions for the year ahead. One way to get students excited about the new year is through books. Here are a handful of New Year's books for kids that show how people around the world ring in the new year!

New Year’s Books for Kids

A new year feels like a fresh start. It's the perfect time to look back on the past year and make new goals and resolutions for the year ahead. One way to get students excited about the new year is through books. Here are a handful of New Year's books for kids that show how people around the world ring in the new year!
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The Snow Globe Family

The Snow Globe Family Activities

What would it be like to live in a snow globe? Would the days be filled with sledding, snowball fights, and ice skating? Jane O'Connor has imagined a world with two families: one inside and one outside the snow globe. This story is a perfect read aloud to share in winter when students long for days to play in the snow. I want to share several activities you can pair with The Snow Globe Family.
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Christmas Color by Code Freebie

Christmas Coloring Pages

December can be a busy month in the classroom. Kids are excited about the upcoming holidays and breaks which can create a happy little buzz in the classroom. These Christmas coloring pages will bring a little calm into your classroom while still providing math practice.
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Night Tree Activities

Night Tree by Eve Bunting tells a beautiful story about one family's yearly tradition to decorate a tree for the animals in the woods. This is a great book to add to your December read aloud collection. Here are some activities you can pair with this story.
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When it comes to Christmas, Santa Claus gets most of the credit, but we know that he gets a lot of help from his elves. Here are some great books about elves to share with your kids. I hope you'll find a new book your kids will love!

Books About Elves

When it comes to Christmas, Santa Claus gets most of the credit, but we know that he gets a lot of help from his elves. Here are some great books about elves to share with your kids. I hope you'll find a new book your kids will love!
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Pigeon Math Freebie

Have you read the book Pigeon Math by Asia Citro and Richard Watson? It's a humorous story about trying to determine the number of pigeons on the line when outside influences keep that number changing until the end. I have a few freebies I want to share that can be paired with this story.
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What are your favorite Thanksgiving picture books to share in the classroom? I have been building my collection over the years and am ready to share some great books with you!

Thanksgiving Picture Books

What are your favorite Thanksgiving picture books to share in the classroom? I have been building my collection over the years and am ready to share some great books with you!
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Thanksgiving at the Tappletons’

Thanksgiving at the Tappletons' is a delightful book that reminds readers about the true meaning of Thanksgiving. I want to share a few activities and a writing craft you can pair with this story.
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 Are your students ready to tackle multiplication? Whether you are teaching equal groups, repeated addition, arrays, or just trying to help students understand multiplication, children's books are a great way to bring math concepts to life. Here are some great multiplication books for kids.

Multiplication Books for Kids

 Are your students ready to tackle multiplication? Whether you are teaching equal groups, repeated addition, arrays, or just trying to help students understand multiplication, children's books are a great way to bring math concepts to life. Here are some great multiplication books for kids.
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I’m Stretched by Julia Cook

Children and adults today are busier than ever. That's why it is so important to recognize the signs of stress and have multiple strategies for managing time as well as stress. I'm Stretched by Julia Cook does a fantastic job of sharing realistic ways kids can work through the stress in their lives. I want to share more about this book along with a few activities you can try.
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Coding Capers: Luci and the Missing Robot

Coding Capers: Lucy and the Missing Robot is an adventure story that also teaches coding terminology in a way kids can understand. This STEM-friendly book would be a great addition to your classroom library. I want to share a set of discussion questions and an activity you can pair with this book.
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Arrays

Arrays for Days

If you're teaching second grade, chances are you are building a foundation for multiplication by teaching students to build arrays, use repeated addition, and make equal groups. If you are in a Common Core state like I am, second graders work with arrays up to 5x5 in size. Here are some hands-on activities, games, and worksheets to help your students work with arrays and repeated addition.
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Bonaparte Falls Apart Book Companion

Bonaparte Falls Apart

If you're looking to add another story to your Halloween book collection, check out Bonaparte Falls Apart by Margery Cuyler. This is a story about friendship, humorous mishaps, and creative problem solving. It's sure to be a bone-a-fide hit with your kids! Here are some activities you can pair with this spooktacular story.
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