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Recess Books for Kids

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 titles 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, ways ... read more

Invent-a-Pet Activities

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

Children’s Books about Gardens

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 titles 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

Addition to Ten Math Game

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

Books to Share During Testing Season

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 titles 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 adventure as ... read more

Too Many Carrots Activities

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

Spring Writing Crafts

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

Women’s History Month Books for Kids

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

Rude Cakes Writing Craft

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 Activities After ... read more

Fact Family Games and Activities

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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