Everyone has a story to tell. What is yours?
Lucky Tucker by Leslie McGuirk is a great story to read near St. Patrick’s Day. It follows a dog named Tucker who is having a really bad day. Fortunately, a series of events turns everything around into the luckiest day ever. Here are some activities you can pair with Lucky Tucker. About the Book After rolling in a patch… Read More
What are your favorite Presidents’ Day books for kids? These Presidents’ Day books for kids may just inspire one of your students to run for POTUS in the future! You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book or find all of these books about Presidents’ Day on my Amazon page. we are a… Read More
Robot in Love by T.L. McBeth is a sweet story with a surprising ending for anyone who doesn’t pick up on the clues in the illustrations. While this story can be read any time of year, I think it would be a great book to share near Valentine’s Day. I want to share a few activities you can pair with… Read More
Groundhog Day will be here before you know it! To help make sure you are prepared, take a look at these Groundhog Day books for kids and find one to share with your students. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book or find all of these books about Groundhog Day on… Read More
Groundhog Day is always February 2nd, so why does it feel like the holiday sneaks up on me each and every year? Whether the groundhog sees his shadow or not, one book you should share with your students is Groundhog Weather School by Joan Holub and Kristin Sorra. This book takes a closer look at Groundhog Day and weather through… Read More
In January, we will all take a day to honor the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. However, is a day really enough time to honor his work and legacy? I don’t think so! I know how challenging it can be to fit everything in, but it is important to make time. Here are some books and resources you… Read More
✏️“I don’t know what to write.”
If you teach writing workshop, you’ve probably heard this more times than you can count. When your mini lessons aren’t reaching every writer, it might be time to reach for a picture book. That’s why I’m so excited that @katemessner and @marksiegel2020 have teamed up again!
How to Write a Story takes readers on a young girl’s journey from choosing an idea to sharing her finished writing piece. Kids are sure to get inspired by the colorful illustrations and create their next story. Swipe to sneak a peek inside the book.
What are some of your favorite picture books about writing? I'll share some of my favorites down below.
#howtowriteastory #writingmentortext
Just because your kids can read to themselves doesn't mean they have outgrown the read aloud. Here are some tips for read aloud. Number 5 is my favorite!😀
storiesbystorie.com
Reading aloud to children of all ages is so important. Some teachers and families don't make time for read aloud because of busy schedules, lack of books, or because their kids can already read indepe...This morning I set my son up on the computer for his Google Meet and then slid back over to my computer to start work. After listening to his teacher cheerfully greet each and every student, she mentioned that she had a book to share. Suddenly I found myself caught up in her story. Why? Because she was reading Our Class is a Family written by my friend, Shannon.
This rhyming story wants to help each and every student feel loved, included, and safe in the classroom. It shows that a classroom family celebrates what makes each member unique, how the people love and respect one another, and that the classroom is a safe place where it’s okay to make mistakes and grow together. This book is perfect for the first few weeks of school, but can also be revisited throughout the year.
Sometimes a book comes along at the perfect time with an important message. No matter how you’re teaching right now, your class is like a family. Building relationships and community is more important than ever. Have you shared this book with your students yet?
P.S. I hope you’ll autograph my copy of #ourclassisafamily the next time I see you @lifebetweensummers 😉!
MONSTERS!
This weekend I updated my book companion for I Need My Monster by Amanda Noll. While working on that, I decided to add resources for the sequels to that story: Hey, That's My Monster! and How I Met My Monster. These book companions all have comprehension questions, vocabulary practice, graphic organizers, and either a monster craft or directed drawing. Take a peek at these new crafts. I had so much fun putting them together!
These companions have been bundled so you can mix-and-match the crafts between the books. I'll leave a link with more info below.
