Everyone has a story to tell. What is yours?
January is just around the corner. It’s always the start of a new year, but it’s also a time when students fall into a slump during writing time. Here are some ideas to add a little spark to your writing. Since it is the start of a new year, I like to revisit our classroom goals and then have students… Read More
Do you know how Santa got his job? Stephen Krensky does and he shares the details in his story, How Santa Got His Job. After reading the story, I talk to my students about the qualities that make Santa the right person for the job. Now you can do the same and create an anchor chart to use with your students…. Read More
If you’re planning to read Creepy Carrots to your students this year, you’ll want to check out this activity for retelling the story! For this activity, you will need a copy of the book Creepy Carrots by Aaron Reynolds. If you aren’t familiar with the story, here’s the scoop: Jasper Rabbit loves carrots. And he can take the fattest, crispiest… Read More
The Little Linebacker by Stephen Tulloch and Maria Dismondy tells the story of a young boy named Stephen who is determined to play football. Along the way Stephen faces challenges, but receives great advice to push through to reach his goal. This is a great book to read with your students when teaching about the importance of a growth mindset…. Read More
I was recently introduced to the story The Jelly Donut Difference by Maria Dismondy, and it has quickly become one of my favorite character education books. The Jelly Donut Difference focuses on Leah and Dexter, a brother and sister who don’t always get along, but eventually learn about kindness and generosity. You can even hear Maria Dismondy read the story… Read More
March is a great month for writing because students get to celebrate Read Across America, St. Patrick’s Day, and the first day of spring! Today I want to share some of my favorite writing ideas for spring. Note – this post does contain affiliate links. We are a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program… Read More
Just finished up two more book companions for the Fly Guy Presents series. Click on the pictures to learn more about these packs.
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Yep - that name line is only there for decoration! 😂😂😂There are always a few kids who do this every. Single. Time.
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Can you imagine living in a world where no one loves you and you feel all alone? That’s how Love Monster feels! This story written by Rachel Bright takes us on Love Monster’s journey as he finds love when he least expects it.
Looking for an activity to pair with this story? You can learn more about this Love Monster craft and writing activity here: bit.ly/LoveMonsterCraft
