Everyone has a story to tell. What is yours?
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to loop with your students to the next grade? It can be a difficult decision to make. Before making that decision, you should weigh the pros and cons. Looping means a teacher remains with the same group of students for more than one school year. I have taught multiple grades over… Read More
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
I think most teachers would prefer a world where all students were intrinsically motivated, but it just isn’t an every day reality. Many of us dig deep into our pockets and find extrinsic rewards to help change certain student behaviors. Guilty! Once I started adding up those little rewards, I knew there had to be a better way, so I… Read More
In all my years of teaching, I don’t think I have ever done things the same way twice. This includes the decision about having a dedicated snack time or going without. I can’t speak for the masses, so today I’m here to share the pros and the cons of having snack time in my classroom. Before you make your decision,… Read More
Have you ever asked your students to find a partner? I have and the same problems arise year after year. So now I have five quick and easy ways to group my students using supplies I already have in the classroom. Popsicle sticks (aka tongue depressors) can be found in almost every classroom, which makes them a great tool for… Read More
Many years ago I moved from teaching intermediate down to primary. I worked closely with another teacher who had been using money in the classroom for years. I was hesitant at first, but quickly realized that if we would be sharing students throughout the day, I would need to jump in with both feet and get started. Now it seems… Read More
With so many unknowns about the upcoming school year, kids might be feeling worried or anxious. Here are some great books to help them work through those feelings.
Books for Kids Who Worry or Have Anxiety
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With everything that is happening in the world right now, many kids and adults find themselves feeling anxious and worrying more than usual. One way to help your kids work through these feelings is wi...What does it mean to speak up? This picture book follows a group of young children as they find ways to speak up in a variety of situations. Not only is this book timely, but I think it can help both children and adults find their voices to make a positive difference!
The back of the book features real kids who spoke up as well as some teaching points on when to speak up, when to stay quiet, and how to speak up without saying a word. These tips will come in handy as you share the book’s message at home or in the classroom.
How will you choose to speak up?
What type of reader are you? Right now, I feel like the book collector - especially when it comes to children's books.🙂I am a lot of those 😂
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I mean, it’s pretty much a toss up at this point. Our library does allow for holds and curbside pick-up, but I haven’t used that service yet. So until then, online book shopping it is!💰💰💰
This makes me so happy! I guess I'll go grab some hot buttered toast while I wait.❤️
Kate DiCamilloI got a letter last week from a reader who wrote these words on the outside of her envelope: “I am a fan of pigs and I am a fan of you.”
The letter itself was about Mercy Watson, and how I should write more books about “that pig.”
Every time I think about the phrase “I am a fan of pigs and I am a fan of you” it makes me laugh out loud.
I’m a fan of pigs, too.
I’m also a fan of readers.
And I’m a fan of laughter.
So, will there be more stories about that pig?
Yes.
