Everyone has a story to tell. What is yours?
What does it mean to be brave? Many kids think it means being strong and doing heroic acts. But sometimes, it means having the courage to be yourself. Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun is a great story about a young girl who learns to embrace her differences while facing a boy named Ralph who does not make this easy…. Read More
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
