Everyone has a story to tell. What is yours?
When students do not know the difference between tattling and reporting, it can eat up instructional time and frustrate even the most experienced teacher. I like to spend a good chunk of time at the beginning of the year teaching and using examples to illustrate the difference. Today I want to share some ideas for using the book, A Bad… Read More
Even though Stuart Little was originally published many decades ago, this story of friendship, family, and adventure still captures the hearts of readers today! This story is a great read aloud for a second grade classroom, but third and fourth graders can tackle this book during reading groups. Today I’m here to share some Stuart Little activities you can… Read More
Enemy Pie by Derek Munson is one of my favorite read alouds to start the school year! Not only does this book provide teachable moments about friendship, but students relate to it and love the surprise ending. Here are some of my favorite activities and resources to pair with this book. About Enemy Pie It was the perfect summer. That… Read More
Not only is Teacher Appreciation Week quickly approaching, but so is the end of the school year. That can mean only one thing…..time to thank those who have worked with your child all year long. This includes teachers, school staff, volunteers, and more! As a teacher, I have always appreciated a hand-written thank you note the most. My daughter… Read More
Spring is here, even if the weather here in the Pacific NW doesn’t show it. Since this is the time of year I usually started our weather study, it always seemed like a great excuse to write some rainbow poems to brighten up the classroom! I started with a class brainstorm on an anchor chart. Students shared different ideas for… Read More
Do you want to know what’s been keeping little hands busy in my house this December? It all started with a not-so-little visit to Pinterest: My daughter likes window shopping from the comfort of home just as much as I do. I love crafting with her, so I didn’t mind that her wishlist was a mile long! Over the course… Read More
