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A Loud Winter’s Nap Activities

Winter is just around the corner, which means it's time to change out your seasonal books. Make sure to add A Loud Winter's Nap to your collection. Here are several activities to pair with this fun story. ABOUT THE BOOK Every year Tortoise sleeps through winter. He assumes he isn’t missing much. However, his friends are determined to prove otherwise! Will Tortoise sleep through another winter, or will his friends convince him to stay awake and experience the frosty fun of winter? If you don't already have a copy of this ... read more

Favorite Gingerbread Books for Kids

Are you getting ready for a gingerbread unit? You'll want to add some great books to share with your students. Here are some of my favorite gingerbread books for kids. So, run, run, as fast as you can. It's time to catch the gingerbread man! You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each Gingerbread Man story or find all of these books on my Amazon page. GINGERBREAD BOOKS FOR KIDS There are many versions of The Gingerbread Man out there. I suggest starting with a more traditional version. I've had ... read more

Little Red Sleigh Activities

There's something about this time of year that has me reaching for stories that touch my heart. Little Red Sleigh is one of those books that combines big dreams and perseverance with a little Christmas magic. Here are a handful of printable and digital Little Red Sleigh activities you can use in the classroom or at home. ABOUT THE BOOK Written by: Erin GuendelsbergerIllustrated by: Elizaveta Tretyakova The Little Red Sleigh has one big dream―to one day become Santa's big red sleigh! But all her life, she's been told ... read more

Read Aloud Books for Guest Readers

Many primary classrooms invite family and community members to visit the classroom as a guest reader during the school year. However, not all of these visitors know exactly what book they should share. Instead of scrambling to find a book at the last minute, you can put together a special collection of read aloud books for guest readers. Here are some book suggestions that are sure to be a hit with the class. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each story or find all of these books on my Amazon ... read more

Two Bad Ants Activities

Two Bad Ants is an entertaining story that has been around for years. It combines adventure and suspense while viewing the world through an ant's point of view. Within its pages you will find pen and ink drawings that help the reader infer what dangers the ants face on their journey to find more crystals. Here are some printable and digital Two Bad Ants activities you can use in the classroom or at home. ABOUT THE BOOK Written and Illustrated by: Chris Van Allsburg The ants are tired of their humdrum life in the same ant hole, ... read more

Picture Day Books for Kids

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

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