Do you watch the annual Thanksgiving parade? Have you ever wondered who came up with the idea of putting gigantic balloons on display? Then you definitely need to check out Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet. This picture book biography tells the true story of the puppeteer behind the Macy's parade, Tony Sarg. I want to share some activities you can use while reading this book. About Balloons Over Broadway Balloons Over Broadway is the story of puppeteer Tony Sarg, who was the mastermind behind creating the balloons that star ... read more
Books about Gratitude and Thankfulness
With the holidays quickly approaching, there are many important lessons students can learn from books to help encourage gratitude and thankfulness. Here are some books about gratitude and thankfulness that you can read together. I encourage you to share these books not just at the holidays, but throughout the whole year. Throughout this post you can click on book covers to learn more about them. we are a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn ... read more
The Amazing Turkey Rescue
If you are a fan of Steve Metzger's books, you need to grab a copy of The Amazing Turkey Rescue. This is a great book to read before Thanksgiving and I want to share a few freebies you can use with this story. About The Amazing Turkey Rescue This book is the second in a trilogy written by Steve Metzger. The Amazing Turkey Rescue tells the story of what happened after Cassie, Wing, and Ollie left the farm. After a year of adventures, the turkeys receive a letter from Pete the Chicken. After a fox is spotted prowling around the ... read more
Books for Teaching Students to Compare and Contrast
Are you getting ready to teach your students to compare and contrast? It's very important to have the right materials on hand. Here are some of my favorite books to use when teaching students to compare and contrast. Throughout this post you can click on book covers to learn more about them. 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. Books with a Compare and ... read more
Crankenstein Craft and Writing
Are you reading Crankenstein by Samantha Berger to your students this year? I have a Crankenstein craft and writing activity that you can use with your students after reading this story. About Crankenstein Who is Crankenstein? HE IS A MONSTER OF GRUMPINESS THAT NO ONE CAN DESTROY! MEHHRRRR!!! HE'S ALIVE! He may look like any ordinary boy, but when faced with a rainy day, a melting popsicle, or an early bedtime, one little boy transforms into a mumbling, grumbling Crankenstein. When Crankenstein meets his match in a ... read more
Spookley the Square Pumpkin
The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin by Joe Troiano is a great picture book choice for October! This fictional story of a square pumpkin provides the reader with a message of celebrating differences and helping others. I want to share a pumpkin craft booklet that you can use with your students when reading this story. All About Spookley the Square Pumpkin Spookley was different. He was odd, he was rare. Spookley the pumpkin wasn't round - he was square! What's going on in the pumpkin patch? Well, a very unusual pumpkin ... read more
Fall Reading Wish List
The leaves are starting to change colors and the temperatures are beginning to cool which means it's time to curl up under a blanket with a good book. Here are the books I plan to read this fall. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book. 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. My Fall Reading Wish List A Spark of Light by Jodi Picoult Jodi ... read more
Shark Books
Sharks are fascinating creatures that kids love to study. While there are hundreds of shark books for kids out there, not all of the material is easily accessible to young students. Here are several shark books that your kids can both read and enjoy. You can click on any of the book covers below to learn more. 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. Shark Books ... read more
This School Year Will Be the Best Freebie
Do you walk into a new school year thinking that this school year will be the best? Of course you do! So why not start off by reading This School Year Will Be THE BEST! by Kay Winters. I want to share a little writing project you can use with this story. This School Year Will Be The Best Summary If you aren't familiar with this story, here's a little recap. It's the first day of school - that means it's time to make a wish about the coming year! If you could have just one, what would it be? How about a chocolate drinking fountain or ... read more
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is an imaginative story to read during an air and weather unit, but could be shared in your classroom any time of year. There are so many activities you can pair with this text, but here are a few that I think your students will love! CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS BOOK In case you aren't familiar, the tiny town of Chewandswallow was very much like any other tiny town, except for its weather, which came three times a day—at breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Life for the townspeople was delicious, ... read more
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