Everyone has a story to tell. What is yours?
December can be a busy month in the classroom. Kids are excited about the upcoming holidays and breaks which can create a happy little buzz in the classroom. These Christmas coloring pages will bring a little calm into your classroom while still providing math practice. Addition and Subtraction Coloring Pages You’ll find one page of addition facts to… Read More
Night Tree by Eve Bunting tells a beautiful story about one family’s yearly tradition to decorate a tree for the animals in the woods. This is a great book to add to your December read aloud collection. Here are some activities you can pair with this story. About the Book By moonlight in the quiet forest, a young boy… Read More
When it comes to Christmas, Santa Claus gets most of the credit, but we know that he gets a lot of help from his elves. Here are some great books about elves to share with your kids. I hope you’ll find a new book your kids will love! You can click on any of the covers below to learn more… Read More
I love having special books on display for holidays and themes in the classroom. Thanksgiving is no exception, but I used to have a pretty sad and bare shelf. That has all changed over the past few years thanks to Scholastic Book Club flyers and recommendations from friends on social media. Here are some great Thanksgiving picture books to share… Read More
Thanksgiving at the Tappletons’ is a delightful book that reminds readers about the true meaning of Thanksgiving. I want to share a few activities and a writing craft you can pair with this story. Thanksgiving at the Tappletons’ Thanksgiving is always a special day at the Tappletons’. But this Thanksgiving nothing seems to go right. First, the turkey… Read More
If you loved reading Crankenstein, you’ll be happy to know he’s back in A Crankenstein Valentine! Here are some activities you can pair with this story. All About A Crankenstein Valentine Cheesy cards, allergy-inducing bouquets, and heart-shaped everything? YECHHHH! It’s enough to turn anyone into a monster! An ordinary kid becomes Crankenstein on the most lovey-dovey, yuckiest day of… Read More
