Everyone has a story to tell. What is yours?
Waiting is hard. In the classroom setting, many students have trouble waiting their turn, which often leads to interrupting. So how do you tackle this issue? I tend to turn to picture books. One of my favorite books to share is My Mouth is a Volcano by Julia Cook. Here are some of my favorite activities to pair with this… Read More
The Innovation Press has recently released Your Name is a Song by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow and Luisa Uribe. This book is a celebration that reminds us of the beauty, history, and magic behind names. I want to share a few name activities you can pair with this book. I received a copy of this book from The Innovation Press in exchange for an… Read More
If you follow me on Instagram, you probably know just how much I love to read and share books with my kids. Every night I try to post a picture of the books I read to my kids for bedtime stories. Recently, we read Dragons Love Tacos and Dragons Love Tacos 2, The Sequel by Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri. We enjoyed a lot… Read More
Hey, Little Ant by Phillip and Hannah Hoose is a great picture book to share with your students when teaching point of view or opinion writing. I want to share several activities you can pair with this book. About the Book What would you do if the ant you were about to step on looked up and started talking?… Read More
When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? Did you follow your own path, or one that was chosen for you? Amie Dean’s latest book, There’s No Dream Too Tall, encourages children to dream big, identify their gifts, and choose their own path for the future. I want to share a few activities… Read More
Being happy feels great, doesn’t it? But it’s unrealistic to expect to be happy all the time. Allison Edwards explores how it is normal to feel sad, frustrated, angry, embarrassed, and more in the book, Marcy’s Having All the Feels. I want to share some activities you can pair with this story. I received a copy of this book from… Read More
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I just finished up a book companion request for My Father's Dragon. This is a great read aloud, but you can also use it with your reading groups. You can find activities for this book here:
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Read aloud was always one of my favorite times during the school day, but not all teachers feel the same. If that sounds like you, check out these tips. bit.ly/35yBgH2
What makes you cranky?
For Crankenstein, a rainy day, a melting popsicle, and an early bedtime turn this ordinary boy into a mumbling, grumbling Crankenstein. MEHHRRRR!
If you’re reading this book next week and need a last minute activity, head to my blog to grab this FREE writing craft. Follow the link in my bio or send me a DM for more info.
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The monster books were a lot of fun, but Halloween is just around the corner. We just swapped out the #seasonalbookshelf and the kids are excited to start reading these books.
Do you have a favorite that isn’t on the shelf? Let me know so I can check it out!
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