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The Story of the Leprechaun Craft and Book Activities

Do you know why the leprechaun decided to bury his gold at the end of the rainbow?  Katherine Tegen does and she explains it all in her book, The Story of the Leprechaun. Today I'm here to share some activities you can use with this story in your classroom.   comprehension After reading any story, I like to make sure my students are comprehending the text. I have comprehension questions to guide students through the text. There are also two graphic organizers to help students summarize the story.   If you focus on story ... read more

Math Games for Doubles, Doubles +1 and Doubles +2

Looking for a fun way to practice doubles facts? Take a look at these games! Students will get the practice they need while having fun. DOUBLES MATH GAMES Included in this pack are games for doubles, doubles +1, and doubles +2 facts. Each skill has a matching game, two versions of Bump games, and two versions of Cover Up games. Here's what the games look like in color:   I have also included black and white versions which look great on colorful paper AND save you precious ink! There is one set of math ... read more

The Lemonade War Craft and Vocabulary Booklet

The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies is a great story to read aloud to your class or use with your small group. This story follows both Evan and Jessie (who are brother and sister) as they dive into the world of running a lemonade stand. Along the way you will read about their grudges, misunderstandings, and competitive nature while also learning some kid-friendly business advice. Today I want to share two activities you can use with your students while reading The Lemonade War: a lemonade craft and a vocabulary booklet. lemonade war craft ... read more

Love Monster Craft & Writing Freebies

Can you imagine living in a world where no one loves you and you feel all alone? That's how Love Monster feels! This story written by Rachel Bright takes us on Love Monster's journey as he finds love when he least expects it. Today I'm sharing how to make this Love Monster craft and writing activity that you can use after reading this story. LOVE MONSTER CRAFT DIRECTIONS First, you'll need to print and cut out all of the templates. Using a black marker or crayon, students will add a variety of lines all around, while avoiding the ... read more

The Littlest Valentine Activities

The Littlest Valentine by Brandi Dougherty is a sweet little story about a girl named Emma Valentine. Her family owns a gift shop and Emma finally gets to help with the family business. As she helps with different jobs, she is told over and over again that she is too little to help. In the end, Emma discovers that she isn't too little to share the love! Here are a few activities you can use with The Littlest Valentine in your classroom. The Littlest Valentine Comprehension As you read the story with your students, you can use these ... read more

Teaching Kindness with Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch

February is a great month for spreading kindness in the classroom. Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch, written by Eileen Spinelli, is an amazing book for demonstrating the impact a little bit of kindness can have on others. Today I want to share some of the ways I use this book in the classroom. About the Book Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch by Eileen Spinelli One wintry day, a postman delivers a mysterious package with a big pink bow to a lonely man named Mr. Hatch. "Somebody loves you," the note says. "Somebody loves ... read more

Writing Ideas for January

January is just around the corner. It's always the start of a new year, but it's also a time when students fall into a slump during writing time. Here are some ideas to add a little spark to your writing. Since it is the start of a new year, I like to revisit our classroom goals and then have students write some resolutions for the new year. You can grab this freebie here.  Our winter bookshelf always brings writing inspiration, too! Even if we don't see snowfall each year, I always use snow to help guide our writing. One of ... read more

How Santa Lost His Job (Opinion Writing and Craft)

Can you imagine what would happen if Santa lost his job? Stephen Krensky has done just that with How Santa Lost His Job. Here is an opinion writing activity and craft you can use with your students after reading this book. About the Book In the story, there is always a last-minute rush before Christmas. An elf named Muckle takes it upon himself to find a replacement for Santa and creates the Deliverator. The other elves want proof that this machine will make Christmas more efficient, so they create a series of challenges to ... read more

How Santa Got His Job (Anchor Chart Freebie)

Do you know how Santa got his job? Stephen Krensky does and he shares the details in his story, How Santa Got His Job. After reading the story, I talk to my students about the qualities that make Santa the right person for the job. Now you can do the same and create an anchor chart to use with your students. About the Book If you aren’t familiar with this story, here’s a quick summary. When Santa was young and needed a job, no one was looking for a man in a red suit to deliver gifts on Christmas. So Santa tried just about everything ... read more

Four Ways to Use Sheet Protectors in the Classroom

One of the supplies I always have on hand in the classroom is sheet protectors. They are durable, affordable, versatile, and easy to use which is a win-win situation in my book. Here are four ways I have used them in my classroom.   GAMES AND CENTERS Sheet protectors are the perfect way to provide repeated practice for students while keeping your copy numbers low. If you use cardstock paper or place papers back-to-back, the sheet protector becomes more durable. I rarely have to replace them during the school year! I often put ... read more

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