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Children’s Books about Fractions

Learning about fractions does not come easily for many of our students. Fortunately, many classrooms have access to manipulatives to make learning hands-on, engaging, and fun. But, don't underestimate the value of a good book. Here are some children's books about fractions to help get your students excited about math!   You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book or find all of these Fraction Books for Kids on my Amazon page. we are a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate ... read more

Hey, Little Ant

Hey, Little Ant by Phillip and Hannah Hoose is a great picture book to share with your students when teaching point of view or opinion writing. I want to share several activities you can pair with this book.   About the Book What would you do if the ant you were about to step on looked up and started talking? Would you stop and listen? What if your friends saw you hesitate? That’s what happens in this funny, thought-provoking book. Originally a song by a father-daughter team, this conversation between two creatures, large and ... read more

Ice Cream Books for Kids

Who wants ice cream? Kids do! Summer is just around the corner. Here are some great ice cream books to help you stay cool. I even have an ice cream craft you can pair with one of these stories. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book or find all of these Ice Cream Books for Kids on my Amazon page. we are a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to amazon.com and affiliated sites.   ICE ... read more

There’s No Dream Too Tall Activities

When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? Did you follow your own path, or one that was chosen for you? Amie Dean's latest book, There's No Dream Too Tall, encourages children to dream big, identify their gifts, and choose their own path for the future. I want to share a few activities you can 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: Amie Dean Illustrated by: Sian ... read more

Picture Books about Writing for Kids

Reading and writing make a pretty great pair, right? I mean, our students get some of their best ideas from books they have read. When it comes to helping kids become better writers, I like to draw upon picture books as mentor texts. Here are some of my favorite picture books about writing for kids. These are sure to inspire some great writing! You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book or find all of these Picture Books about Writing on my Amazon page. we are a participant in the amazon services llc associates ... read more

Ideas for Spelling and Sight Word Practice

Are you looking for new ways to practice spelling and sight words? Here are several activities you can try in the classroom or at home with your kids. Your kids will have so much fun practicing their words!   IDEAS FOR SPELLING and SIGHT WORD PRACTICE   Lacing Letters Kids can get a little fine motor practice in while working while stringing together their spelling words and sight words. They also love to see how many words they can build on one string.   salt OR sand tray There are many benefits to writing in ... read more

Dice and Card Games Your Kids Will Love

One of our favorite things to do as a family is play games. Playing games is not only fun, but games can be educational, too. Kids can work on math skills, strategic thinking, taking turns, sportsmanship, and more! Here are some of our family's favorite dice and card games that I think your kids will love! Who knows, you might even find a new favorite for the classroom, too.   We have purchased most of these games in stores like Target or Walmart. However, you can find many of these games on Amazon, as well. You can click on any of the ... read more

Books for Kids Who Worry or Have Anxiety

With everything that is happening in the world right now, many kids and adults find themselves feeling anxious and worrying more than usual. One way to help your kids work through these feelings is with books. Here are some great books for kids who worry or have anxiety. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book or find all of these Books for Kids Who Worry or Have Anxiety on my Amazon page. we are a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide ... read more

Finding A New Routine at Home

How are you doing? So far, we are healthy, but still trying to navigate all of the changes around us. Our district made the call to close schools until at least April 24th. That gives us 6 weeks at home. My daughter came home with just about every school book and journal and one additional homework packet, but we were told to wait for more instructions. My son came home with a note saying the teacher would provide more information the following Monday. As of today, our district has not started online learning yet, and to be honest, I'm not ... read more

April Fools’ Day Books for Kids

When you think of April Fools' Day, what comes to mind? Hand buzzers? Frozen cereal? Brown Es (brownies)? Kids love opportunities to feel silly and some grown-ups do, too. Whether you love or loathe this holiday, here are some great April Fools' Day books for kids. This includes books about the holiday as well as some great joke books for kids. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book or find all of these books for April Fools' Day on my Amazon page. we are a participant in the amazon services llc associates ... read more

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What does it mean to speak up? This picture book follows a group of young children as they find ways to speak up in a variety of situations. Not only is this book timely, but I think it can help both children and adults find their voices to make a positive difference!⁣
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What type of reader are you? Right now, I feel like the book collector - especially when it comes to children's books.🙂I am a lot of those 😂
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