Everyone has a story to tell. What is yours?
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
Teaching children to tell time can be tricky! Whether you are teaching children to tell time on the clock or with a calendar, picture books can help! Here are some great children’s books about telling time. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book. we are a participant in the amazon services… Read More
I think we can all agree that kids love to play math games. I love to build upon their love of games by incorporating game time into my math block as often as possible. Playing math games is not only fun, but these games can also provide so many benefits. Here are 5 reasons to play math games in the… Read More
Looking for a fun way to practice doubles facts? Take a look at these games! Students will get the practice they need while having fun. DOUBLES MATH GAMES Included in this pack are games for doubles, doubles +1, and doubles +2 facts. Each skill has a matching game, two versions of Bump games, and two versions of Cover Up games…. Read More
Bubble gum, bubble gum, in a dish,
How many pieces do you wish?
As a child, I remember that chant. But one thing I never thought about was how bubble gum was invented. Pop! The Invention of Bubble Gum by Meghan McCarthy explains just how this came to be such a popular item for children and adults.
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Our distance learning officially starts tomorrow. Are my kids ready? Maybe 🤷🏼♀️. I don’t really know what to expect, but we will certainly try our best and allow a little grace through the process.
Over the past few weeks, I have been doing a few academic things with my kids each morning to keep their skills in check, but nothing crazy. One thing I have been consistently working with my son on is reading (sight words, nonsense words, CVC words, etc). I pulled out my roll & cover games to keep the practice fun and engaging. Because there are six different game boards for each skill, it keeps things fresh and new.
I also have these game boards created for long vowels, bossy r, l blends, and r blends. There’s even a bundle that I’m hoping to add to in the near future! These games can be found in my TpT store. Click the link in my bio or send me a DM for more info. Don’t forget that these packs will be on sale 3/6 and 3/7.
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Is it time yet? Is it time yet?
Now that spring is here, many families are about to watch some baby caterpillars transform into butterflies. While you wait, you might want to share The Very Impatient Caterpillar by Ross Burach with your kids.
This humorous story, told through speech bubbles, explores as one impatient caterpillar learns all about metamorphosis. Kids will giggle as they watch him build a chrysalis and struggle to entertain himself inside for two whole weeks. Will he become a butterfly like all of the others?
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My kids got to experiment with some new materials this week for art and they definitely had fun! 🎨 We made stained glass art, rolled marbles in paint, tried shaving cream art, and worked with some chalk pastels. You can swipe through to see their creations.
What should we try next?
Eli had a knack for telling all sorts of lies until the day the Lie-O-Meter was delivered to his house. Suddenly, Eli can’t lie about leaving the blocks out on the floor, not brushing his teeth at bedtime, or eating one of the cupcakes for his sister’s class. Each time he tries, the Lie-O-Meter is quick to point out the truth.
But one day, Eli decides to play ball in the house even though he knows he isn’t supposed to. A lamp gets knocked over and Eli quickly blames the dog. The Lie-O-Meter doesn’t catch the whopper, and the dog is sent outside for the night. At first, Eli feels relief at getting away with it, but then he feels guilty. And when Eli finally tells the truth, something really wonderful happens!
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