Emilie Buchwald said, "Children are made readers on the laps of their parents." But reading aloud to a child doesn't need to stop once they have outgrown your lap. There are many academic and emotional benefits that come along with reading books to your kids as they get older. Here are several reasons why you should read aloud to big kids. Reasons to Read Aloud to Big Kids Models Fluent Reading Every time you open a book and read to a child, you are modeling how to read. They will hear how your voice changes for questions and ... read more
Robot Books for Kids
Do you know a child who is fascinated by robots? One who dreams of creating a robot to do all of their chores or to help their community? Keep encouraging that creativity and excitement with these robot books for kids. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book. Or click these buttons to shop this list of books on Amazon or Bookshop. Robot Books for Kids Facts vs. Opinions vs. Robots Do you know the difference between a fact and an opinion? It can be a hard thing to ... read more
Telling Time Games and Activities
Telling time can be tricky for kids, especially in a world where digital clocks are everywhere. Learning to tell time on an analog clock is an important skill, but it doesn't have to be boring. Here are some fun games and activities to help your child with telling time. Telling Time Games and Activities Clock Solitaire This is a great game for kids to play while getting more familiar with the placement of the hours on the clock. All you need is a standard deck of cards (no jokers) and a little space. The goal of the game is ... read more
Spring Books for Kids
Spring will be here soon. Does this season bring you thoughts of planting a garden or jumping in puddles? Maybe you'll be looking for rainbows or hunting for bugs. No matter what comes to mind, these spring books for kids will bring all the joys of this season to life. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book. Or click the buttons to shop for these books on Amazon and Bookshop. Spring Books for Kids Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring As days stretch longer, animals creep out from their ... read more
Freckle Juice Activities
Have you ever wanted something so much that you were willing to do almost anything to have it? That's what happens to Andrew in Freckle Juice. This book has been around for many years, but it is still a hit with students today. These Freckle Juice activities will help guide your students through the book. ABOUT THE BOOK Written by: Judy Blume What’s a guy gotta do to get some freckles? More than anything in the world, Andrew Marcus wants freckles. His classmate Nicky has freckles—they cover his face, his ears, and the ... read more
I Can Say No Activities
No is a very powerful word, but it isn't always easy to say. Learning to say no is an important step towards setting boundaries and protecting your energy, your beliefs, and your heart. I Can Say No is a great book to show kids that it's okay to say no without feeling guilty. Here are a few activities to 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 Written by: Jenny SimmonsIllustrated by: Kristin Sorra In I Can ... read more
Making Ten Games and Activities
Making ten is a key building block that helps students mentally add bigger numbers as they get older. So how can we make sure kids know all of their tens partners or ways to make 10? We practice! Here are some of my favorite games and activities for making ten. MAKING TEN GAMES AND ACTIVITIES Here are a handful of games and activities you can use with students while practicing making ten. Most of these require a deck of cards to play, but you might have some ten frames and red and yellow counters on hand, as well. TENS ... read more
Friendship Books for Kids
Friendships are an important part of childhood. They teach our children about kindness, cooperation, empathy, sharing, and more. But friendships don't come easily for every child. That's when books can help. Here are some of my favorite friendship books for kids. These stories help children learn how to be a good friend, how to include others, and how to see things from another person's perspective. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book. Or click the buttons to shop for these books on Amazon and ... read more
Ways to Encourage Kindness in the Classroom
Kindness is so important, but doesn't come easily to everyone. Sometimes we need to explicitly teach and model this trait for our students just as we would for academic skills. Here are some easy ways to encourage kindness in the classroom. WAYS TO ENCOURAGE KINDNESS IN THE CLASSROOM Read and Share Books about Kindness Books reach students in unique ways, so don't underestimate the power of your read aloud choices. Not only will books about kindness deliver an important message, but they are a great way to start meaningful ... read more
Valentine’s Day Books for Kids
Valentine's Day will be here before you know it. It's a day to celebrate friendship, kindness, and love. Whether you're in the classroom or sharing books with your own kids at home, here are some great Valentine's Day books. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book. Or click the buttons to shop for these books on Amazon and Bookshop. Valentine's Day Picture Books Love Monster Love Monster is a slightly hairy monster trying to fit in with the cuddly residents of Cutesville. But as it turns ... read more
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