When I first started teaching primary grades, I found myself with several containers of dominoes in the classroom and I wasn't quite sure how I should be using them. When I started teaching math workshop it made sense to put these math tools to work in a meaningful way. I decided that one of the best ways to use them was for an independent work station since the station could be differentiated based on which dominoes the students had access to. That's when Dominoes for Days was created. These independent dominoes activities help students ... read more
Monster Books for Kids
When you think about monsters, do you picture cute, silly creatures? Or do scary, creepy monsters come to mind? Many kids have a fear of a monster under their bed or in the closet at some point. Books are a great way to help kids work through this fear in a safe way. Keep reading to discover our favorite monster books. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about these Monster Books for Kids. You can also find these books on my Amazon page or Bookshop page. we are a participant in the amazon services llc associates ... read more
The Little Books by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
If you need some stories to engage and entertain your young readers, look for The Little Books by Amy Krouse Rosenthal. This trio includes Little Pea, Little Hoot, and Little Oink. These books put a fun spin on some common childhood predicaments that your students will enjoy! Keep reading to find some fun activities you can pair with each book. Activities for The Little Books Each book has a set of six discussion questions to guide your students through the book. There's also an option for students to respond to these questions in ... read more
Crayon-Themed Picture Books
The beginning of the school year is a busy time filled with teaching expectations and procedures. However, it is also a time to celebrate just how diverse and important each student is to your classroom! Just like a box of crayons, each student plays an important role in the overall picture. For this reason, I love to read crayon-themed picture books to help set the tone and build classroom community. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about these Crayon-Themed Picture Books. You can also find these books on my ... read more
Read Aloud Tips
Reading aloud to children of all ages is so important. Some teachers and families don't make time for read aloud because of busy schedules, lack of books, or because their kids can already read independently. If that sounds familiar, here are some read aloud tips to make this time work in the classroom or at home. Read Aloud Tips Here are a few read aloud tips for you (in no particular order). Be Consistent I think being consistent is so important when it comes to reading books to kids. There should be a chunk of time dedicated to ... read more
Picture Books for Goal Setting
Are you ready to try goal setting with your students this year, but not sure how to start? Grab an inspiring picture book to help set the tone! Here are some picture books for goal setting that might just inspire your students to dream big! You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about these Picture Books for Goal Setting or find all of these books 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 ... read more
I Have Ants in My Pants Activities
How long can you sit still before you feel the urge to move? Chances are it's longer than most kids can. And some children just can't sit still no matter how hard they try. So how can we help those kids? Whenever I can, I like to share a book that kids can relate to AND learn from. Julia Cook writes some of the best books for school-aged children! She has just released her newest book, I Have Ants in My Pants! This book has some great tips for helping kids who get the wiggles and can't sit still. I want to share more about this book as well as ... read more
Library Lion Activities
Library Lion is a great book to share at the beginning of the year. Not only will this book help start a conversation about library rules and caring for books, but kids will absolutely love and root for this friendly lion! Here are some printable and digital Library Lion activities you can use in the classroom or at home. About the Book Written by: Michelle Knudsen Illustrated by: Kevin Hawkes Miss Merriweather, the head librarian, is very particular about rules in the library. No running allowed. And you must be quiet. But when a ... read more
Math Dice Games
Kids love to play dice games, but some teachers shy away from them due to management issues and lack of time. When you combine dice games your students can play independently AND practice math skills at the same time, it's a win-win situation for the classroom. I want to share my favorite math dice games that your students can play in the classroom or from home. 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 ... read more
Library Organization App
Over the years, my children's book collection has continued to grow. Since technology is just about everywhere, it only made sense to have a digital database for all of my books. I finally found a library organization app to help me keep track of my books and I want to share more about it with you. This app will not only help me keep track of what I already own, but I can also use it to know exactly where a book is located in my house or who has borrowed it. Library Organization App After talking with some of my teacher friends and ... read more
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