Ready or not, picture day is coming! This is an opportunity to capture memories of each child's styled hair, toothy grins, and favorite outfits at each age and stage of school. Help students get excited (and calm a few nerves) by sharing one of these books about picture day. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each story or find all of these picture books about picture day on my Amazon page. Picture Day Books for Kids Picture Day Perfection It’s picture day, and the boy at the center of ... read more
Creepy Crayon Craft
First, we met the Creepy Carrots. Then came Creepy Pair of Underwear. Now, Aaron Reynolds and Peter Brown have teamed up to bring us Creepy Crayon! If you're planning to share this story with your students this year, be sure to check out this craft to help your students sequence the story. About the Book In Creepy Crayon!, Jasper Rabbit is having a hard time at school. The night before his test, he stays up late watching Tales From the Carrot Patch instead of studying. But when Jasper uses his new crayon, everything that ... read more
Picture Books about Birthdays
Birthdays are a big deal! I mean, it's the one day of the year that's all about you. One way to celebrate this special occasion is with books. Check out these picture books about birthdays that capture the excitement of this memorable day that comes once a year. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each story or find all of these picture books about birthdays on my Amazon page. Birthday Books for Kids Ten Rules of the Birthday Wish The most important rule is #1: It must be your ... read more
Fun Ways to Practice Addition and Subtraction
Students need a lot of addition and subtraction practice. This helps them develop the fact fluency they need as they move on to larger math problems. While flash cards have their place in the classroom, they aren't the only way to practice. Here are some fun ways to practice addition and subtraction. Not only are these activities engaging, but they are low-prep to help save you time. Ways to Practice Addition and Subtraction Here are several ways to practice addition and subtraction. These include ideas for basic facts and ... read more
10 Back-to-School Books and Activities
Ready or not, back-to-school season is here! As you prepare your lessons, it's important to make time to set clear expectations, build relationships, and establish a sense of community. Picture books are a great tool for helping to create a warm and caring atmosphere to last the whole year. When you pair a book with a memorable craft or activity, you can bring the stories and messages to life. Today I'm sharing my favorite back-to-school books and activities. My Favorite Back-to-School Books and Activities Here are 10 writing ... read more
Recess Books for Kids
I think we have all seen the benefits recess has for kids. However, the playground can also be a source of conflict. Books can help! Here are some of my favorite recess books for kids. These include stories about handling bullies, finding a friend, following the rules, cold weather, and learning to get along. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book or find all of these children’s books about recess on my Amazon page. Recess Books for Kids Whether you're trying to teach playground etiquette, ... read more
Invent-a-Pet Activities
Many kids love animals and enjoy having pets. It's even fun for them to explore what kinds of animals they would love to keep at home. Invent-a-Pet takes a closer look at using a machine to create the perfect pet. Here are several activities you can pair with the book, Invent-a-Pet. About the Book Written by: Vicky FangIllustrated by: Tidawan Thaipinnarong Katie is an ordinary girl who longs for an extraordinary pet — something more spectacular than a simple goldfish. Then one day Katie comes home to find a gift from her ... read more
Children’s Books about Gardens
Now that it's spring and temperatures are warming up, many people are starting to dig into their gardens. Whether you're excited about planting flowers or food, books are a great way to extend that excitement once you get back inside. Here are several children's books about gardens that I think your kids will love! You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book or find all of these children’s books about gardens on my Amazon page. Children's Books about Gardens Here are several books about gardens ... read more
Addition to Ten Math Game
Many students need additional practice with their fact fluency. I like to make sure they have a solid foundation with addition facts to ten before moving onto larger problems. Here's a fun dice game with a bowling theme to help students practice addition to ten. TEN-PIN KNOCKOUT ADDITION TO TEN DICE GAME Using dice adds instant engagement with math fact practice. In this game, students roll one die. If a student rolls 1-5, he knocks down that same number of pins and rolls one more time to complete the set. He adds the two numbers ... read more
Books to Share During Testing Season
Like it or not, testing season continues to happen year after year. You might not be able to keep it from happening, but you can help alleviate student fear and anxiety by sharing picture books. Here are several books to share during testing season. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book or find all of these children’s books to share during testing season on my Amazon page. Books to Share During Testing Season Big Test Jitters (aka The Big Test) Mrs. Hartwell takes on a new ... read more
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