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Coin Toss Game

Do your students need more practice with counting coin combinations? Try a game! This coin toss game is easy to set up and your students will have fun while learning. COIN TOSS GAME Many students need a lot of opportunities to identify, sort, and count coins. This coin toss game will help your students practice these skills in a fun way and it can easily be differentiated for your students. Materials There are a few things your students will need to play this coin toss game. coins (pennies, nickels, dimes, ... read more

Ways to Get Your Students’ Attention

You can be the best teacher in the world, but if you don't have your students' attention, it doesn't really matter. So, how can you fix this? Here are 10 ways to get your students' attention. 10 Ways to Get Your Students' Attention Using an attention-getter in the classroom is most effective when it is taught, modeled, and practiced regularly. Here are some ideas I have used in my own classroom. Countdown For this, raise your hand and say, "Give me 5...4...3...2...1". As you countdown, students focus on five ... read more

Different Versions of Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Your students are probably familiar with the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. But, have they heard other versions of this tale that provide a twist on the story? Here are some of my favorite versions of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. You can read these books for fun, but they are also a great tool to use when students compare and contrast two or more texts. You can click on any of the titles below to learn more about these Goldilocks and the Three Bears stories, or click the buttons to shop these books on Amazon or ... read more

5 Tips for Successful Conferences

Conferences are a great time to connect with families, but they can be stressful! Here are some tips to keep in mind as you get ready for conference week. TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL CONFERENCES There are so many ways to communicate with families throughout the year, but having a sit-down conference is a great way for everyone to gather to celebrate success and formulate a plan for support. Here are five things I do to make sure my conferences run smoothly. Send Out Reminders It can be very frustrating to put time and effort into ... read more

Trick or Treat Crankenstein Activities

Crankenstein is back in a new story that's perfect to read before Halloween. Keep reading to find some activities you can use with Trick or Treat Crankenstein. About the Book Written by: Samantha BergerIllustrated by: Dan Santat This year, Crankenstein's favorite day of all—Halloween—has gone rotten! Creepy-cool costumes, super-scary jack-o'-lanterns, and loads of candy have been RUINED by costume disasters, pumpkin-carving nightmares, and a terribly untimely toothache! MEHHRRRR!!! Can Halloween be saved, or will today turn ... read more

Activities for Books by Jory John

Jory John and Pete Oswald teamed up to create The Food Group series. These books are not only entertaining for kids, but they also are a great tool for SEL and character education. I want to share activities and writing crafts you can pair with The Bad Seed, The Good Egg, The Cool Bean, The Couch Potato, The Smart Cookie, The Sour Grape, and The Big Cheese. The Food Group Series by Jory John and Pete Oswald The Food Group series includes books written by Jory John and Pete Oswald. Each book focuses on a character who faces a ... read more

Leaf Books for Kids

One of my favorite things about the transition from summer to fall is watching the leaves change colors. If you're ready to bring the outdoors indoors, try sharing these leaf books for kids. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about these leaf books, or click the buttons to shop these books on Amazon or Bookshop. Our Favorite Leaf Books for Kids Leaf Man Fall has come, the wind is gusting, and Leaf Man is on the move. Is he drifting east, over the marsh and ducks and geese? Or is he heading west, above ... read more

How to Prepare for Your Read Aloud

Reading aloud to a classroom full of students may come naturally to some teachers, but others need more guidance. It isn't always as easy as selecting a book and beginning to read out loud, especially if you are using the book to introduce a strategy or skill. Here are several tips on how to prepare for your read aloud to maximize your time. HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR READ ALOUD The best way to optimize your read aloud time is to be prepared. Follow these tips to get started. Choose a Book The very first thing you need ... read more

Pumpkin Books for Kids

Fall is right around the corner, which means there will be pumpkins just about everywhere. Whether you want to share books about the pumpkin life cycle, memorable pumpkin characters, or just want to embrace this season, here are some of my favorite pumpkin books for kids. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about these pumpkin books, or click the buttons to shop these books on Amazon or Bookshop. Pumpkin Books for Kids How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin? "How many seeds are in a pumpkin?" Mr. Tiffin ... read more

Fall Writing Crafts

When you think of fall, what comes to mind? For me, it's leaves changing colors, cooling temperatures, and a trip to the pumpkin patch. In the classroom, you can get your students ready to welcome the new season in a fun way with these fall writing crafts! These are a great tool to use as students share their excitement and favorite things about fall. FALL WRITING CRAFTS This resource includes all the templates and writing prompts you need to put together six different writing crafts. This allows you to mix and match the crafts so ... read more

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