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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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🐶 PUPPIES 🐶 A Puppy Like Yours is the latest to j 🐶 PUPPIES 🐶

A Puppy Like Yours is the latest to join the Like You series, and it serves as a gentle reminder to celebrate and appreciate the joy, playfulness, and unconditional love that can only come from our favorite furry friends!

🐾 Dogs are more than pets or furry fixtures around the house. Dogs are constant companions who show us what it means to be curious, enjoy the little moments of life, and care for those who need us. Dogs teach us more about life than we teach them. So no matter what your puppy looks like or plays like - this book celebrates all the puppies out there and the ways they change our lives for the better!

If you could spend the day with a playful pup, what kind of dog would it be? I’m partial to our Jack Russell Terriers, but I grew up with a lab and dachshunds! 

A Puppy Like Yours
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🤪 APRIL FOOLS’ DAY: Yay 👍🏻 or Nay👎🏻? When you thi 🤪 APRIL FOOLS’ DAY: Yay 👍🏻 or Nay👎🏻?

When you think of April Fools’ Day, what comes to mind? Hand buzzers? Frozen cereal? Brown Es (brownies)? 

Kids love opportunities to feel silly and some grown-ups do, too. Whether you love or loathe this holiday, there are some great April Fools’ Day books for kids.

The Case of Old MacDonald and His Farm by Mark Teague is a new release that is perfect for the upcoming holiday! 

Something mysterious (and slightly silly) is up at Old MacDonald’s farm. Thank goodness Officer Busby is on the case! 

🔎 Who painted faces on the cabbages?
🔎 Why is pizza being delivered to the goats? 
🔎 How did the cows get mustaches?

Officer Busby suspects Skunk and his crew, who she has been tracking all over the county. They are worse than dangerous - they’re silly! And the most important clue might just be what day it is…April Fools’ Day! 🗓️

Do you have a favorite April Fools’ Day book to read?

Thank you to @simonkids for sharing this book with my family! #SimonKidsCrew

🔗 Want to see the full list of books for April Fools’ Day? 
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My favorite library find this week takes us on a j My favorite library find this week takes us on a journey to see the hidden gems that lie in the tiny worlds most of us are too busy to notice.

When a young boy visits his grandmother’s house, he doesn’t just see scraps of ribbon lying around, mushrooms clustered under a log in the forest, or shells hiding along the beach. He sees tiny worlds where pie tins become playgrounds, ants become farmers, and tide pools teem with life waiting to be explored. 

These tiny worlds are full of whimsy and imagination, but they have one problem: He seems to be the only one who sees them. While at first Grandma keeps trying to draw him out to a busy park or the beach or the zoo, eventually she realizes that her grandson’s tiny worlds are big enough for her to meet him there. 

This book uses beautifully detailed illustrations to share a message about stopping to appreciate the small things, the importance of connection, and accepting others for who they are. It would be a great book to share with any child whose imagination comes to life no matter where they go!

Have you seen this book yet?

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Tiny Worlds
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Bring on the butterflies because it’s #twosday ! Bring on the butterflies because it’s #twosday !

Both of these amazing and beautifully illustrated books feature the monarch butterfly. Not only do they highlight the incredible and difficult journey these butterflies make, but they also offer ways kids can get involved to help!

The Monarch
✏️ Kirsten Hall
🎨 Isabelle Arsenault
📚 @simonkids 

If you loved The Honeybee, you’ll want to check this one out! Told through rhyming verse, readers get an up-close look at the life cycle of the monarch butterfly. With a pleasing color palette and the occasional cartoon-like speech bubbles, it really does feel like you’re right there cheering for these fascinating creatures!

 
Home is Calling
✏️ Katherine Pryor
🎨 Ellie Peterson
📚 @worthykidsbooks 

Vibrant illustrations pair perfectly with this story told from the perspective of the monarch butterfly. Despite the long and difficult journey, readers will appreciate just how incredible these insects are.

A BIG thank you to the publishers for sharing these books with my family! They would be a fantastic addition to your butterfly or life cycle unit.

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My favorite library find this week takes an up clo My favorite library find this week takes an up close look at the epic journey of a Pacific salmon.

If you live in the PNW, the 4th grade students probably study the salmon life cycle at some point during the year. If they’re lucky, they even get to help care for some of the eggs for months at their school before releasing the salmon fry into a local creek. I know I got to do this when I taught 4th grade, and my own kids did, too!

This book combines beautiful illustrations with inviting & informative text that captures each unique stage of the Coho salmon. The back matter provides additional information about the life cycle stages. It would be a fantastic addition to your salmon or life cycles unit!

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Have you seen this book yet?

Salmon Run; An Epic Journey to the Ocean and Back
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🐷🐷🐷 There’s something timeless about The Three Li 🐷🐷🐷

There’s something timeless about The Three Little Pigs that captures the imagination of readers of all ages. Whether you reach for the traditional tale or one of the fractured versions, these stories offer a delightful mix of adventure, cleverness, and humor!

What’s your favorite version of The Three Little Pigs?
💛 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?

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