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Are your students working with money? Try these counting coins games and activities!

Counting Coins Games and Activities

May 24, 2021

Learning to count coins doesn't have to be boring! Here are some fun ways to practice counting coins. WAYS TO PRACTICE COUNTING COINS Below you'll find a handful of games and activities to help students practice counting coins. I have started with activities that focus on identifying coins and then I build up to counting coin combinations. Choose the games and activities that best help you meet the needs of your students. Use Poems and Posters Whenever I'm teaching about money and counting coins, having tools that ... read more

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Picture book biographies are accessible to so many readers, packed with interesting information, and often filled with colorful illustrations. Here are some of our favorite picture book biographies.

Picture Book Biographies

May 17, 2021

You know I love picture books. But, you might not know that I have been slowly building my collection of picture book biographies over the past few years. I love this format for kids because they are accessible to so many readers, packed with interesting information, and often filled with colorful illustrations. Here are some of our favorite picture book biographies. You can click on any of the titles below to learn more about these Picture Book Biographies, or click the buttons to shop these books on Amazon or ... read more

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When kids must decide who goes first, they often turn to a quick game of Rock Paper Scissors. But have you ever wondered how that game got started? Drew Daywalt and Adam Rex teamed up to offer a humorous take on the game. Here are a few activities to pair with The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors.

The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors Activities

May 10, 2021

When kids must decide who goes first, they often turn to a quick game of Rock Paper Scissors. But have you ever wondered how that game got started? Drew Daywalt and Adam Rex teamed up to offer a humorous take on the game. Here are a few activities to pair with The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors. About The Book The Legend of Rock Paper Scissorsby Drew Daywalt and Adam Rex You've played the game. Now read the legend of the three great warriors who started it all... Long ago, in an ancient and distant realm called the ... read more

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Here are some of my favorite pet books for kids. You'll find books about more traditional pets (dogs, cats, and goldfish), along with some lovable and humorous books about some unexpected pets (sharks, elephants, giraffes, and more).

Children’s Books About Pets

May 3, 2021

Most kids love the idea of having a pet of their very own. Pets can bring so much joy to a family, but they are also a big responsibility. Sharing children's books about pets is a great way to get started. Here are some of my favorite pet books for kids. You'll find books about more traditional pets (dogs, cats, and goldfish), along with some lovable and humorous books about some unexpected pets (sharks, elephants, giraffes, and more). You can click on any of the titles below to learn more about each book or click these buttons to shop ... read more

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You've spent months teaching, building community, and watching your students grow in many ways. You've worked so hard and now it's time to finish the school year in a fun way with these end of the year writing crafts! These are a great tool to use as students reflect on the school year and get ready for summer break.

End of the Year Writing Crafts

April 26, 2021

You've spent months teaching, building community, and watching your students grow in many ways. You've worked so hard and now it's time to finish the school year in a fun way with these end of the year writing crafts! These are a great tool to use as students reflect on the school year and get ready for summer break. Writing Crafts for the End of the School Year 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 there is ... read more

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Fun Ways to Practice Doubles

April 19, 2021

When students have a solid understanding of their doubles facts, it enables them to work on other mental math strategies. In order to do this, kids need many opportunities to practice these math facts. Here are some fun ways to practice doubles. FUN WAYS TO PRACTICE DOUBLES Read Books Sharing books with kids can bring mathematical concepts to life in new ways. Here are a few books about doubles: Use Songs and Chants Sometimes adding a catchy tune or rhythm can help kids add math facts to memory. Here's one ... read more

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Do you want your kids to spend less time in front of a screen and more time getting creative? Books can help them get started. Here are some of my favorite children's books that inspire creativity.

Children’s Books That Inspire Creativity

April 12, 2021

Do you want your kids to spend less time in front of a screen and more time getting creative? Books can help them get started. Here are some of my favorite children's books that inspire creativity. You can click on any of the titles below to learn more about each book. Or click these buttons to shop this list of books on Amazon or Bookshop. CHILDREN'S BOOKS THAT INSPIRE CREATIVITY Take a look at these books to help inspire creativity. These stories will help your kids imagine, draw, build, or dream about new ... read more

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Reading aloud to a child doesn't need to stop once they have outgrown your lap. There are many academic and emotional benefits that come along with reading books to your kids as they get older. Here are several reasons why you should read aloud to big kids.

Reasons to Read Aloud to Big Kids

April 5, 2021

Emilie Buchwald said, "Children are made readers on the laps of their parents." But reading aloud to a child doesn't need to stop once they have outgrown your lap. There are many academic and emotional benefits that come along with reading books to your kids as they get older. Here are several reasons why you should read aloud to big kids. Reasons to Read Aloud to Big Kids Models Fluent Reading Every time you open a book and read to a child, you are modeling how to read. They will hear how your voice changes for questions and ... read more

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Do you know a child who is fascinated by robots? One who dreams of creating a robot to do all of their chores or to help their community? Keep encouraging that creativity and excitement with these robot books for kids.

Robot Books for Kids

March 29, 2021

Do you know a child who is fascinated by robots? One who dreams of creating a robot to do all of their chores or to help their community? Keep encouraging that creativity and excitement with these robot books for kids. You can click on any of the titles below to learn more about each book. Or click these buttons to shop this list of books on Amazon or Bookshop. Robot Books for Kids Facts vs. Opinions vs. Robots Do you know the difference between a fact and an opinion? It can be a hard thing to ... read more

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Looking for fun ways to practice telling time? Here are some of my favorite games and activities.

Telling Time Games and Activities

March 22, 2021

Telling time can be tricky for kids, especially in a world where digital clocks are everywhere. Learning to tell time on an analog clock is an important skill, but it doesn't have to be boring. Here are some fun games and activities to help your child with telling time. Telling Time Games and Activities Clock Solitaire This is a great game for kids to play while getting more familiar with the placement of the hours on the clock. All you need is a standard deck of cards (no jokers) and a little space. The goal of the game ... 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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