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Valentine’s Day Jitters Activities

January 24, 2022

Valentine's Day will be here before you know it. Have you picked out the books and activities you will share? Valentine's Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg has just been released in time for the holiday and I want to share a few activities you can pair with this story. All About Valentine's Day Jitters Everyone's favorite teacher has the jitters again! Sarah Jane Hartwell is determined to host the perfect Valentine's Day party to show her students how much she cares. But no matter how hard she tries, nothing goes according to ... read more

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Did you know that February is Dental Health month? Books are a great tool for helping children learn about taking care of their teeth, visiting the dentist, and the tooth fairy. I want to share some children's books for Dental Heath Month to help set the foundation for a great month.

Children’s Books for Dental Health Month

January 17, 2022

Did you know that February is Dental Health month? Books are a great tool for helping children learn about taking care of their teeth, visiting the dentist, and the tooth fairy. I want to share some children's books for Dental Heath Month to help set the foundation for a great month. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book or find all of these Dental Health Month books on my Amazon page. Dental Health Month Books for Kids Below you'll find books about the tooth fairy, losing a tooth, ... read more

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Many kids enjoy doing arts and crafts, but it's often one of the first activities to be removed from the classroom in favor of more rigorous academic instruction. But making time for crafts is not a waste of instructional time or materials. In fact, there are many academic and social benefits that help students develop the skills they need well beyond the school years. Here are several reasons to make time for crafts in the classroom.

Reasons to Make Time for Crafts

January 10, 2022

Many kids enjoy doing arts and crafts, but it's often one of the first activities to be removed from the classroom in favor of more rigorous academic instruction. But making time for crafts is not a waste of instructional time or materials. In fact, there are many academic and social benefits that help students develop the skills they need well beyond the school years. Here are several reasons to make time for crafts in the classroom. Reasons You Should Make Time for Crafts in the Classroom Before you put all of your craft ... read more

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Multiplication facts are an important building block for so many math skills, but many students struggle to learn their facts. How can we help? We can teach them vocabulary and strategies, but we also need to make time for hands-on learning and games. Here are some fun ways to practice multiplication.

Fun Ways to Practice Multiplication

January 3, 2022

Multiplication facts are an important building block for so many math skills, but many students struggle to learn their facts. How can we help? We can teach them vocabulary and strategies, but we also need to make time for hands-on learning and games. Here are some fun ways to practice multiplication. Fun Ways to Practice Multiplication Build Arrays with Manipulatives Once students understand the relationship between repeated addition and multiplication, you'll want to give some hands-on practice using manipulatives. This ... read more

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10 Yeti Books for Kids

December 27, 2021

Are your kids fascinated by yetis? While they might not come across these mythical creatures in the real world, that doesn't mean they can't enjoy entertaining stories about them. Here are some yeti books for kids that I think you'll enjoy! You can click on any of the titles below to learn more about these yeti books, or you can shop these books on Amazon. Yeti Books for Kids How to Catch a Yeti When our brilliant Catch Club Kids hear about the legendary Yeti, they head to the mountains to catch a glimpse and prove ... read more

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Snowflake Bentley Activities

December 20, 2021

Are your students captivated by snowflakes? If so, grab a copy of Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin. In this picture book biography, students learn all about Wilson Bentley's life and passion for photographing snowflakes. I want to share some activities you can pair with this book. About the Book Author: Jacqueline Briggs MartinIllustrator: Mary Azarian From the time he was a small boy in Vermont, Wilson Bentley saw snowflakes as small miracles. And he determined that one day his camera would capture for others ... read more

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Snow Day Activities

December 13, 2021

As a child, I can remember two little words that I wanted to hear on a winter morning: snow day! There's something so magical about the first snowfall that brings smiles and excitement about the day that lies ahead. If this sounds familiar, check out Snow Day! by Lester Laminack. This book captures the hope and excitement about a possible snow day with an unexpected twist at the end. I've put together a few activities to pair with this book that I want to share with you. About the Book Snow Day by Lester L. Laminack When the ... read more

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Whether you're looking for a traditional story or a fractured fairy tale, here are some of my favorite versions of The Three Little Pigs. These stories are a great tool for comparing and contrasting two or more texts.

Different Versions of The Three Little Pigs

December 6, 2021

Many students are familiar with the story of The Three Little Pigs, but they might not know different versions of this story that provide an unexpected twist. Here are some of my favorite versions of The Three Little Pigs. Not only can these books be read for fun, but they are also great for comparing and contrasting two or more texts. You can click on any of the titles below to learn more about these stories about The Three Little Pigs, or click the buttons to shop these books on Amazon or Bookshop. Different Versions of The ... read more

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Winter Writing Crafts

November 29, 2021

What do you love most about winter? For me, it's playing in the snow, drinking hot cocoa, and curling up under a blanket to watch movies. With winter just around the corner, help your students celebrate the excitement of the changing season with these winter writing crafts! These are a great tool to help students share their favorite things about winter. Winter Writing Crafts Hot Cocoa Craft Each craft includes writing templates. You can choose between handwriting lines or standard lines. Because these crafts can be made into ... read more

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Grouping your students doesn't have to be a challenge. Here are 5 quick and easy ways to group your students using supplies you probably have in your school or classroom.

5 Quick & Easy Ways to Group Your Students

November 22, 2021

Have you ever asked your students to find a partner? I have and the same problems happened year after year. There is a way to make this process easier and more manageable. Here are five quick and easy ways to group your students using supplies you probably have in your school or classroom. Ways to Group Your Students Looking for some quick and easy ways to group your students? Here are some of my favorites. Popsicle Sticks Many classrooms already have Popsicle sticks (aka tongue depressors, craft sticks, etc.), which makes ... 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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