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Are your students ready to tackle multiplication? Whether you are teaching equal groups, repeated addition, arrays, or just trying to help students understand multiplication, children’s books are a great way to bring math concepts to life. Here are some great multiplication books for kids. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book or… Read More
If you’re teaching second grade, chances are you are building a foundation for multiplication by teaching students to build arrays, use repeated addition, and make equal groups. If you are in a Common Core state like I am, second graders work with arrays up to 5×5 in size. Here are some hands-on activities, games, and worksheets to help your students… Read More
Math manipulatives keep students engaged and provide hands-on opportunities to make learning more concrete. Here are my favorite math manipulatives for the primary classroom along with a few tips to help you manage these materials. we are a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn… Read More
It is so important for kids to have a strong understanding of place value because it is tied to so many math skills. One of the ways you can help children understand place value is through picture books. Here are some great children’s books about place value. You can click on any of the covers below to learn… Read More
Geometry is all around us in our everyday lives. Whether you are teaching children to identify 2-D and 3-D shapes, explore area and perimeter, or to identify symmetry, picture books can help! Here are some great children’s books about geometry. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book. we are a participant… Read More
Kids are fascinated by money – especially in a world where pocket change is slowly disappearing in favor of adults using debit cards and credit cards. Whether you are teaching children to identify coins, count change, or about personal financial literacy, picture books can help! Here are some great children’s books about money. You can click on any of the… Read More
Firenze loves dancing and books, but she does not like her light. It’s always shining at the wrong time - at the movies, slumber parties, and during hide-and-seek. So she decides to cover up her light and pretend that it doesn’t exist.
One day Firenze meets a beetle named Kirie who creates beautiful art. When her light shines on the art, it becomes even more magical. But will Firenze finally find the courage to let her true self shine through?
Firenze’s Light by Jessica Collaço and Angela Li is a heart-warming story about self-love and acceptance. We all have something that makes us unique and special, and some take longer than others to reveal these gifts. This book would be a great addition to a primary classroom library.
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I have been busy putting together a new picture book companion for Thanksgiving at the Tappletons’ by Eileen Spinelli. If you aren’t familiar, Thanksgiving is always a big deal for the Tappleton family. But this year, everything that needs to be done and prepped for the meal ends with empty platters, bowls, and plates. Grandmother steps in to remind the family that they are together, and that’s what matters most of all.
Since the book centers around getting ready for the meal, I thought it would be fun to create these placemat booklets. Students can draw their perfect Thanksgiving meal or use one of the plates with words on it. The inside of the booklet has room for students to write. They can share a story of a Thanksgiving gone wrong, their family traditions, what they are most thankful for this year, and more.
You can find this resource in my TpT store:
www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Thanksgiving-at-the-Tappletons-5013836
