Birthdays, holidays, and milestone celebrations happen all year round. Looking for the perfect gift? Here are 10 reasons why books make great gifts. REASONS WHY BOOKS MAKE GREAT GIFTS Something for Everyone No matter the age or interest of that someone special in your life, there's a book out there just waiting to be read. If you need some help picking out the perfect title, ask your local librarian or bookshop for guidance. Easy to Find Whether you're shopping in person or from the comfort of your couch, books are easy to ... read more
Santa’s Stuck Freebies
On Christmas Eve, many families leave cookies and treats for Santa and the reindeer. Have you ever imagined what might happen if Santa ate too many cookies and treats? Santa's Stuck by Rhonda Gowler Greene does just that. Here are a few free activities you can pair with this story. About Santa's Stuck This playful picture book answers the age-old question: Just how does Santa shimmy up and down chimneys? Not very easily sometimes! When the rotund fellow with a sweet tooth overdoes it on the snacks, he gets stuck inside a chimney. The ... read more
Books about Christmas Trees
Christmas is my favorite holiday of the year. There's something magical about curling up under a blanket with the glow of the lights from the tree. Sometimes we watch movies and other times we enjoy books. Here are some picture books about Christmas trees that we love. 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. BOOKS ABOUT CHRISTMAS TREES EVERYBODY'S TREE by Barbara Joosse Over the course of eighty years a spruce tree ... read more
Red and Lulu Activities
Red and Lulu is a beautiful story that combines Christmas cheer with the magic of New York City. Within its pages you will find a message about how important it is to be surrounded by love. Here are some printable and digital Red and Lulu activities you can use in the classroom or at home. ABOUT THE BOOK Written and Illustrated by: Matt Tavares Red and Lulu make their nest in a particularly beautiful evergreen tree. It shades them in the hot months and keeps them cozy in the cold months, and once a year the people who live nearby ... read more
Benefits of Nonfiction Texts in the Primary Classroom
If you've been around for awhile, you know how much I love to share picture books and chapter books with kids. There's something so exciting about getting caught up in the characters and storyline. But I also know how important it is to share nonfiction texts with students. Here are several reasons why children need nonfiction in the primary classroom. BENEFITS OF NONFICTION TEXTS IN THE PRIMARY CLASSROOM Nonfiction Texts Allow Students to Explore Interests Many students already gravitate towards nonfiction, especially when they ... read more
3 Ways to Foster Gratitude in the Classroom
If you want your students to switch their mindset from one of entitlement to one of gratitude, you need to model and instill a community in your classroom that values that trait. Here are three 3 ways to foster gratitude in the classroom. Read Books about Gratitude and Thankfulness This is probably the easiest way to spread this message in the classroom. Books have a great way of modeling new ideas and allowing children to see things in new ways. Here are some of my favorite books about gratitude and thankfulness. Create ... read more
My Fantabulous Brain Activities
Kids do not learn at the same pace or in the same way. So when learning doesn't comes easily, some kids internalize their struggles and question their abilities. So how can we help? We can teach kids the tools and strategies needed to help make their brains stronger. My Fantabulous Brain by Julia Cook shows kids how this works. I even have some 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 Wade ... read more
Picture Books about Elections
With election day around the corner, kids are getting curious about what is happening. Here are some picture books about elections to help start a conversation. These stories help explain why it is important to vote, how voting rights have evolved over the years, and show how kids can start taking action from a young age. Click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book. You can also find these books here: Picture Books about Elections Equality's Call by Deborah Diesen The founders of the United States ... read more
Aaaarrgghh! Spider! Activities
Aaaarrgghh! Spider! is a short and sweet story about a spider who finds a family. Here are a few activities you can pair with the book. About the Book Don’t let this lonely spider frighten you! She just wants to be a family pet—and she thinks she would make a better pet than the typical dog or cat. But every time this clever spider tries to impress her chosen family, she scares them instead, until the day she unwittingly enchants them. Aaaarrgghh! Spider! spins a lively tale about one creature’s efforts to find her place. This book ... read more
Word Search Maker
Kids love word searches! Not only do they give the brain a workout, but they encourage problem solving, help with spelling, and boost the working memory. Over the years, I have used online word search generators, but I have never been happy with the overall appearance. When I make my own, I can get the puzzle to look exactly the way I want, but it takes time. Could there be a way to combine the two? Yes, there is! This word search maker allows you to create a variety of puzzles for your own list of words. Create word search puzzles for student ... read more
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