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The playground can also be a source of conflict, but children's books can help! Here are some of my favorite recess books for kids.

Recess Books for Kids

August 8, 2022

I think we have all seen the benefits recess has for kids. However, the playground can also be a source of conflict. Books can help! Here are some of my favorite recess books for kids. These include stories about handling bullies, finding a friend, following the rules, cold weather, and learning to get along. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book or find all of these children’s books about recess on my Amazon page. Recess Books for Kids Whether you're trying to teach playground etiquette, ... read more

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Many kids love animals and enjoy having pets. It's even fun for them to explore what kinds of animals they would love to keep at home. Invent-a-Pet takes a closer look at using a machine to create the perfect pet. Here are several activities you can pair with the book, Invent-a-Pet.

Invent-a-Pet Activities

May 9, 2022

Many kids love animals and enjoy having pets. It's even fun for them to explore what kinds of animals they would love to keep at home. Invent-a-Pet takes a closer look at using a machine to create the perfect pet. Here are several activities you can pair with the book, Invent-a-Pet. About the Book Written by: Vicky FangIllustrated by: Tidawan Thaipinnarong Katie is an ordinary girl who longs for an extraordinary pet — something more spectacular than a simple goldfish. Then one day Katie comes home to find a gift from her ... read more

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Now that it's spring and temperatures are warming up, many people are starting to dig into their gardens. Whether you're excited about planting flowers or food, books are a great way to extend that excitement once you get back inside. Here are several children's books about gardens that I think your kids will love!

Children’s Books about Gardens

April 18, 2022

Now that it's spring and temperatures are warming up, many people are starting to dig into their gardens. Whether you're excited about planting flowers or food, books are a great way to extend that excitement once you get back inside. Here are several children's books about gardens that I think your kids will love! You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book or find all of these children’s books about gardens on my Amazon page. Children's Books about Gardens Here are several books about gardens ... read more

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Addition to Ten Math Game

April 4, 2022

Many students need additional practice with their fact fluency. I like to make sure they have a solid foundation with addition facts to ten before moving onto larger problems. Here's a fun dice game with a bowling theme to help students practice addition to ten. TEN-PIN KNOCKOUT ADDITION TO TEN DICE GAME Using dice adds instant engagement with math fact practice. In this game, students roll one die. If a student rolls 1-5, he knocks down that same number of pins and rolls one more time to complete the set. He adds the two numbers ... read more

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Like it or not, high-stakes testing continues to happen year after year. You might not be able to keep it from happening, but you can help alleviate student fear and anxiety by sharing picture books. Here are several books to share during testing season.

Books to Share During Testing Season

March 21, 2022

Like it or not, testing season continues to happen year after year. You might not be able to keep it from happening, but you can help alleviate student fear and anxiety by sharing picture books. Here are several books to share during testing season. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book or find all of these children’s books to share during testing season on my Amazon page. Books to Share During Testing Season Big Test Jitters (aka The Big Test) Mrs. Hartwell takes on a new ... read more

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Too Many Carrots Activities

March 14, 2022

Do you love a story that combines a good message with cheerful illustrations and a little humor? Then you should read Too Many Carrots by Katy Hudson. I've put together a few activities you can pair with this cute story. About the Book Rabbit loves carrots! In fact, he loves them so much that they are crowding him out of his cozy burrow. When his friends offer to help, Rabbit happily accepts. But will too many carrots cause too much trouble for Rabbit and his friends? If you don't already have a copy of this book in your ... read more

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Spring Writing Crafts

March 7, 2022

When you think about spring, what comes to mind? I think about new flowers and plants beginning to grow, busy little insects, and a lot of rainy weather! With spring approaching quickly, help your students capture the excitement of the new seasons with these spring writing crafts. These are a great way to have fun and help students share their favorite things about spring. Spring Writing Crafts While each craft can stand alone, I have also included options to add writing by creating booklets. You can choose between handwriting ... read more

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One way to celebrate Women’s History Month is by sharing stories about their achievements and contributions. Here is a collection of stories about women from different time periods and backgrounds who have left their mark on the world.

Women’s History Month Books for Kids

February 21, 2022

March is Women's History Month. One way to share about their amazing accomplishments is with children's books. Here are some books about women making their mark on history that will inspire the next generation. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book, or you can find the entire list on Amazon. Books to Share During Women's History Month Women's History Compilation Stories Each of these books will help teach your young readers about some amazing and memorable women, both past and ... read more

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After reading Rude Cakes, students can create this writing craft. The rude cake can stand alone or be paired with a piece of writing about being polite or using good manners.

Rude Cakes Writing Craft

February 14, 2022

Do you know a child who is working on their manners? You might want to introduce them to Rude Cakes. I want to share a writing craft you can create after reading this humorous story. About the Book Who knew that cakes were so rude?! In this deliciously entertaining book, a not-so-sweet cake—who never says please or thank you or listens to its parents—gets its just desserts. If you don't already have a copy of this book in your school or classroom library, you can find it on Amazon. Rude Cakes ... read more

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Fact Family Games and Activities

February 7, 2022

If you're a primary teacher, you have probably taught your students about fact families. These not only help with fact fluency, but they give students the strategies they will need to help make adding and subtracting larger numbers easier. If you're looking to make this time a little more fun and meaningful for your students, check out these fact family games and activities. What is a Fact Family? A fact family is a group of 3 numbers that work together to create related facts. It works for addition & subtraction as well as ... read more

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This book is SLOTHSOME! 🦥 In fact, I’ve sha This book is SLOTHSOME! 🦥 

In fact, I’ve shared it before!

The Sloth Who Slowed Us Down follows Amy, who has the speediest family in town. They speed through work, chores, meals, and more. One day Amy brings a sloth home. That’s when things start to change slowly….
v e r y  s l o w l y!

Suddenly Amy has time to share what happened during the day and the family has time to talk to their neighbors. More importantly, they have time to just be together.❤️

Have you read this book yet? Swipe to take a peek inside.

Grab these free bookmarks from my blog (🔗 in my bio).

#theslothwhoslowedusdown
🍂🍁 FALL 🍁🍂 Summer has come to an end. 🍂🍁 FALL 🍁🍂

Summer has come to an end.
Not only is it time to put all of the bright summer things away, but it’s also time to swap out our seasonal books. Here are just a few of my favorites. I’d love to hear which  books you love to share this time of year!

How are you feeling about fall?
🍁 Ready for it!
☀️ Hanging on to summer a bit longer.

#fallbooks #fallbooksforkids #picturebooks
We just added this new book to our library and I t We just added this new book to our library and I think you’re going to love it, too!

Meet Mazie McGear, a girl who loves to engineer! Whenever she finds a problem, she turns on her imagination and then starts drawing and building. 

Hungry dog?
Mazie creates The Food-o-Matic! 

Heavy boxes need moving?
Here comes the Roly-Ramp!

Sleepy Sibling?
Try The Waker-Upper Rocket Machine!
(P.S. Mazie’s brother is NOT a fan 🤣)

And when the dog gets stuck on the roof, the whole family joins in on the invention action!

This book would be a great addition to your STEM/STEAM book collection. It is sure to inspire future engineers and problem solvers to find out-of-the box solutions to their everyday lives. The dynamic illustrations also include a fun, fold-out spread along with a quick guide to Mazie’s six simple machines. Swipe to take a peek inside!

Mazie’s Amazing Machines
✏️ @sherylhaft 
🎨 @jeremyholmesstudio 
📚 @penguinkids 

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“Even the smallest can help make the biggest cha “Even the smallest can help make the biggest change.”

In this story, the smallest turtles have always climbed on top of the biggest turtles to reach the freshest fruit. The big turtles would eat the fallen berries which were often sour and rotten. It’s just the way it’s always been. But Littlest Turtle doesn’t think that’s fair, so he makes a plan to change the way things are done. But can he get the rest of the turtles to agree?

This new picture book shares an important message about using your voice to speak up for what is fair and right. Swipe to take a peek inside!

Have you read this one yet?
Where were the picture book biographies when I was Where were the picture book biographies when I was growing up? Sharing the stories of others through picture books offers kids a glimpse into the accomplishments and lives of others in an engaging and meaningful way. It allows kids to see the potential of big dreams, hard work, and overcoming obstacles, while also helping them broaden their knowledge of the world around them. And when kids connect with the person whose story is being told, they are bound to find even more books about them to learn more. 

Here are three new picture book biographies to check out. Thank you to the publishers for these #gifted copies!  Swipe to take a peek inside each book.

💚 Queen of Leaves: The Story of Botanist Ynes Mexia
📚 @theinnovationpress 

🧡 A Curious Mind and a Very Big Heart: The Story of Designer and Innovator Sara Little Turnbull 
📚 @simonkids 

💜 Friend of Numbers: The Life of Mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan
📚 @eerdmansyoungreaders 

Have you read about these fascinating people yet? 
What are some of your favorite picture book biographies?

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Just because my kids are back in school doesn’t Just because my kids are back in school doesn’t mean our trips to the library have stopped. Here’s what came home on our latest visit. Let me know which titles catch your eye!
“The perfect reader (let’s say that’s you) d “The perfect reader (let’s say that’s you) drinks in the words and together you make a special kind of magic.”

When kids connect with books - whether it’s the characters, the genre, the plot twists, or something else entirely - it feels like a whole new magical world has opened. And all of that magic is on display in this beautifully written and illustrated book that follows one book’s journey through the hands of many different readers.

Have you read this one yet?

The Story of a Book
✏️ Joy McCullough @jmcwrites 
🎨 Devon Holzwarth @devonholzwarth 
📚 Atheneum Books @simonandschuster 

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