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Children’s Books That Have Been Turned Into Movies

September 25, 2023

Looking for new ways to get your kids to read more books? Try sharing one that has been turned into a movie! Reading children's books that have been turned into movies can entice your most reluctant readers. As a bonus, they provide ample opportunities to compare and contrast the two. Not only am I sharing some of my favorite books & movie adaptations, but I also have a fun popcorn craft you can pair with them. CHILDREN'S BOOKS THAT HAVE BEEN TURNED INTO MOVIES Not sure where to start? Here are some picture books and ... read more

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Fire safety is a critical topic that all children should learn about, but finding ways to teach it can be challenging. Fortunately, books can help! From colorful picture books to engaging chapter books, these titles are sure to help your child understand the importance of fire safety and how to stay safe in the event of a fire.

Fire Safety Books for Kids

August 22, 2023

Fire safety is a critical topic that all children should learn about, but finding ways to teach it can be challenging. Fortunately, books can help! From colorful picture books to engaging chapter books, these titles are sure to help your child understand the importance of fire safety and how to stay safe in the event of a fire. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book or find all of these Fire Safety Books for Kids on my Amazon page. Fire Safety Books for Kids No Dragons for Tea While out ... read more

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Are you headed to the beach this summer? Get your kids excited by sharing some great books. Here are some of my favorite beach books for kids.

Beach Books for Kids

June 15, 2023

Are you headed to the beach this summer? Get your kids excited by sharing some great books. Here are some of my favorite beach books for kids. You can click on any of the titles below to learn more about each book or find all of these Beach Books for Kids on my Amazon page. Beach Books for Kids Keeping students engaged in reading during the summer can be a challenge. However, there's nothing quite like a good beach book to spark a child's imagination and keep them excited about reading. Whether your students are heading to ... read more

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Place value is an important concept that helps kids understand numbers and how they work. Here are a variety of fun and interactive place value games and activities to help students learn and better understand place value.

Place Value Games and Activities

May 29, 2023

Place value is an important concept that helps kids understand numbers and how they work. Here are a variety of fun and interactive place value games and activities to help students learn and better understand place value. Place Value Games and Activities Why do we need to teach place value? It's an important step for learning operations. It is necessary to: Here are some games and activities to help students with place value. Hunting For Numbers This is a great independent activity for place value practice. Students ... read more

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Help students learn the power of mindfulness with picture books. This collection includes engaging stories to promote mindfulness and boost social emotional learning. These books can be shared in the classroom or at home.

Children’s Books about Mindfulness

April 24, 2023

Mindfulness is paying attention to what is happening around us right now. It can help us feel calm and focused, and it can also help us make better choices. It's important to practice mindfulness because it can help us be happier, kinder, and more aware of ourselves and others. Here are some of my favorite children's books about mindfulness. You can click on any of the titles below to learn more about each book or find all of these books on my Amazon page. Children's Books about Mindfulness Mindful Mr. Sloth Sasha ... read more

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Looking to celebrate Easter in a special way? Try sharing a fun book or two! Here are some of my favorite Easter books for kids.

Easter Books for Kids

March 20, 2023

Looking to celebrate Easter in a special way? Try sharing a fun book or two! Here are some of my favorite Easter books for kids. You can click on any of the titles below to learn more about each of these Easter books or find all of these books on my Amazon page. EASTER BOOKS FOR KIDS Easter is just around the corner! If you're looking for the perfect story to share, here are some of my favorite Easter books for kids. THE NIGHT BEFORE EASTER by Natasha Wing "Twas the night before Easter, just before dawn, Not a ... read more

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Looking for the perfect spring read aloud that combines humor with memorable characters? Try Muncha! Muncha! Muncha! by Candace Fleming and G. Brian Karas! Here are several activities to pair with this delightful story.

Muncha! Muncha! Muncha! Activities

March 13, 2023

Looking for the perfect spring read aloud that combines humor with memorable characters? Try Muncha! Muncha! Muncha! by Candace Fleming and G. Brian Karas! Here are several activities to pair with this delightful story. ABOUT THE BOOK Written by: Candace FlemingIllustrated by: G. Brian Karas Tippy, tippy, tippy, Pat!That's the sound three hungry bunnies make when the sun goes down and the moon comes up and Mr. McGreely's garden smells yum, yum, yummy. While he's dreaming of his mouth-watering carrots, the bunnies are diving ... read more

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Are your kids fascinated by sloths? Let them explore these interesting creatures through books. Here are some great sloth books for kids. This collection includes both fiction and nonfiction titles.

Sloth Books for Kids

March 6, 2023

Are your kids fascinated by sloths? Let them explore these interesting creatures through books. Here are some great sloth books for kids. This collection includes both fiction and nonfiction titles. You can click on any of the titles below to learn more about each of these sloth books or find all of these books on my Amazon page. SLOTH BOOKS FOR KIDS In no particular order, here are some great books about sloths for kids. I hope you find a new favorite! Mindful Mr. Sloth Sasha has one speed―fast. She loves ... read more

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Finding papers without names on them is not only frustrating, but tracking down the owners can be time consuming! Here are several tips for preventing and handling no name papers in the classroom.

Tips for Dealing with No Name Papers

January 30, 2023

Finding papers without names on them is not only frustrating, but tracking down the owners can be time consuming! Here are several tips for preventing and handling no name papers in the classroom. Tips to Prevent No Name Papers The best way to handle no name papers is to prevent the problem from happening. Easier said than done, right? Here are a few ideas to help students remember to write their name on their papers. Use a Class Chant Adding a simple chant to your school day works for many kids. Here are a couple you might ... read more

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The mystery genre is great for engaging kids while keeping them challenged. Young readers love finding clues and piecing them together like a puzzle. They must use observations, inferences, and deductive reasoning to determine the solution before the last page. Here are some great mystery books for kids to share in the classroom or at home.

Mystery Books for Kids

January 16, 2023

Mystery books are great for engaging kids while keeping them challenged. Young readers love finding clues and piecing them together like a puzzle. They must use observations, inferences, and deductive reasoning to determine the solution before the last page. Here are some great mystery books for kids to share in the classroom or at home. You can click on any of the titles below to learn more about each of these mysteries or find all of these books on my Amazon page. Favorite Mystery Books for Kids Here are some of my ... read more

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💛 LIBRARY STACK 💛 Thought I’d stop and take a mom 💛 LIBRARY STACK 💛

Thought I’d stop and take a moment to admire my current checkouts from the local library, especially since I was recently reminded that February is National Library Lovers’ Month. 

Do I often get strange looks and questions when another patron sees me with a large stack of picture books at the self-checkout desk? Yes, but that hasn’t stopped me! 

Which titles from this stack would you reach for first?
My favorite library find this week dives deep bene My favorite library find this week dives deep beneath the surface to explore hidden treasures.

Alternating between verse and facts, this book gives readers a front row seat to some of the biggest shipwrecks ever found. We also get introduced to some of the scientists, divers, and treasure hunters behind these discoveries. 

Whether you know an aspiring marine archaeologist or someone who loves a good treasure hunt, this book would be a good fit for any curious, adventurous reader!

Have you seen this book yet?

Shipwreck
📚 @tilburyhousepublishers 
✏️ Deirdre Laide
🎨 Carlos Velez Aguilera
A princess who is intelligent, has a kind & gentle A princess who is intelligent, has a kind & gentle heart, and one who stays true to herself? Yes, please!

Set in the mountains of Joseon, we meet Jeongsoon. She has a heart of jade, and wants to become princess so she can help the hungry children in her village. 

It isn’t long before she enters the Princess Challenge and faces three tests: Manners, Wisdom, and the Sleep Test.

While Jeongsoon is far from perfect, she stays true to herself and wins the favor of the queen. 

This story adds a fresh perspective on the classic tale of The Princess and the Pea. My favorite part was the Sleep Test twist! I love that the backmatter includes information about the real-life Queen Jeongsoon of South Korea.

A big thank you to the publisher for sharing this new picture book with my family! 
✏️ @tinamcho
🎨 @honeej
📚 @MacKidsBooks

Which do you prefer?
• traditional tales
• reimagined/fractured fairytales
• both
My favorite library find this week combines friend My favorite library find this week combines friendship and adventure with a story about how paper is made.

Under a tree, a boy with a book and girl with a paper plane meet and play over the course of a wonderful day. Then they are parted - perhaps never to meet again. 

Soon their tree is felled and starts a new journey to become paper to make hundreds of different things...including a book for a girl and a notepad for a boy. 

Can a new paper plane find its way to reunite the friends again?

⭐️ Not only would this story be a great addition to your friendship collection, but you might want to check it out before Earth Day since it also explains how paper is made. 

Have you read this book yet?

Paper Chase
📚 @scholastic
✏️ Julia Donaldson
🎨 Victoria Sandøy
As teachers and parents, we want our kids to be ki As teachers and parents, we want our kids to be kind to others. Through books, we can show students how to see the good in others, how to be there for other people, how to help others feel included, how to be kind even when it is hard, and how spreading kindness can come back around.

In other words, books can help us send the message that kindness is important and something we value. 

🩷 What are your favorite kindness books for kids?

🔗 Full list available on my website and Amazon page.
My favorite library find this week might surprise My favorite library find this week might surprise you, especially if you know how much I don’t like spiders! This one combines amazing artwork with a meaningful message, which makes it a must-read!

Kiara spent her days spinning webs to catch lunch. One day an extraordinary web catches her eye, and she becomes determined to create something just as amazing. Unfortunately, with every new creation comes someone (or something) that carelessly destroys her hard work. 

“HEY! I WORKED HARD ON THAT!”

Then Kiara meets Orb, a weaver, who helps her gain a fresh perspective - one that shifts the focus away from the result and towards the journey (and friends) she can make along the way.

Have you read this book yet?

I Worked Hard on That!
📚 @simonkids 
✏️ @robynjwall 
🎨 @annakangdesign 

⭐️This book would be a fun way to introduce a spider unit, or a great addition to your collection of books about overcoming obstacles and having a growth mindset.
There’s a new friend with a story to share in the There’s a new friend with a story to share in the Big Bright Feelings series!

Meet Sammy…

Sammy LOVES having fun. Especially at home. But in big groups - like at school, birthday parties, even the ice cream truck - he doesn’t love feeling like other people are looking at him, and it’s really hard talking to other people. Everyone tells Sammy not to be so shy. But one day, it gets so hard and scary that he starts to turn pink, and then pinker…until he’s bright pink ALL OVER! Then he doesn’t want to see anyone or do anything. But hiding out-alone-isn’t very fun. Can Sammy learn how to tackle his fears - and go back to his usual color?

Have you read this one yet? Be sure to swipe to see the rest of the books in this series. They are soooo good for starting conversations about feelings, and would be a great addition to your SEL collection!

Sammy Feels Shy
@bloomsburychildrens 
✏️🎨 @tompercivalbooks

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