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Hundreds Chart Activities

Hundreds Chart Activities

January 4, 2021

Hundreds charts are a valuable tool for helping kids master counting skills, developing number sense, recognizing patterns, and more. Here are some of my favorite hundreds chart activities and games to try in the classroom or at home. Hundreds Chart Activities Let’s get started with some of my favorite hundreds chart activities. fill-in-the-missing number When students need additional practice with… Read More

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Dominoes Activities

Dominoes Activities

October 5, 2020

When I first started teaching primary grades, I found myself with several containers of dominoes in the classroom and I wasn’t quite sure how I should be using them. When I started teaching math workshop it made sense to put these math tools to work in a meaningful way. I decided that one of the best ways to use them… Read More

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Math Dice Games

Math Dice Games

August 10, 2020

Kids love to play dice games, but some teachers shy away from them due to management issues and lack of time. When you combine dice games your students can play independently AND practice math skills at the same time, it’s a win-win situation for the classroom. I want to share my favorite math dice games that your students can play… Read More

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Children’s Books about Fractions

Children’s Books about Fractions

May 25, 2020

Learning about fractions does not come easily for many of our students. Fortunately, many classrooms have access to manipulatives to make learning hands-on, engaging, and fun. But, don’t underestimate the value of a good book. Here are some children’s books about fractions to help get your students excited about math! You can click on any of the titles below to… Read More

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Cup of Cocoa (Math Freebie)

Cup of Cocoa (Math Freebie)

January 6, 2020

I hope your students came back to school ready and eager to learn! Today I want to share one of my favorite winter math freebies with you and show you some ways you can differentiate to support your struggling students. This is a great activity for practicing addition with 3-addends. Addition with 3-Addends One of the ways to review math… Read More

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Christmas Coloring Pages

Christmas Coloring Pages

December 16, 2019

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 18… Read More

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My favorite library find this week is a charming s My favorite library find this week is a charming story with an unexpected narrator - one who works her magic to help two strangers form a friendship. 

Every day, Ellie the elevator works tirelessly to make the residents of her building happy. She loves everyone who lives in her building - even the dogs with muddy paws and the over-enthusiastic button-pushers. But Ellie has a soft spot for Thea, who bounces through Ellie’s doors with a cheerful grin every day.

After Thea’s best friend moves away, Ellie rarely sees Thea smile anymore. Ellie wants to cheer Thea up…but what can an elevator do to help? Leave it to Ellie to make Thea’s world better!

The Elevator on 74th Street
📚 @simonkids + Beach Lane Books 
✏️ @authorlauragehl 
🎨 @yas.imamura 

Have you read this book yet?

⭐️ Not only would this be a great addition to your friendship collection, but it could also be used to help teach personification!
As we step into a fresh new year, it’s the perfect As we step into a fresh new year, it’s the perfect time to introduce kids to the power of goal setting. These picture books are just what you need to inspire students to dream big, set meaningful goals, and understand the value of perseverance, hard work, and having a growth mindset. 

By guiding students to set their own goals and resolutions, we’re not just teaching them to aim high, but we’re giving them the tools and support needed to navigate challenges and celebrate their achievements along the way. 

What is your favorite book to share about goal setting in the new year?

🔗 Ready to check out more books for goal setting?
Blog Post: https://storiesbystorie.com/picture-books-for-goal-setting/

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🎶 On the first day of Christmas…🎵 These are not y 🎶 On the first day of Christmas…🎵

These are not your typical advent calendars! Each of these books features a new chapter of the story to read every day as we count down the days to Christmas.

And it’s not too late to add these to your cart. I’m pretty sure you won’t go on the naughty list if you have to read a couple of chapters a day to catch up! 😉 

🧑‍🎄 The Christmas Contest 
@simonkids 
Santa notices that there are too many kids on the nice list. He  worries he won’t be able to deliver all of the presents by himself. He decides to find a new apprentice by holding a contest featuring sledding, a reindeer rodeo, and Yule log eating! But who will win?

🎄Jingle All the Way Home
@clarionbooks @harperkids 
When Chris discovers a puppy wedged in his family’s chimney on Christmas morning, he knows exactly how it got there because the dog tells him. Jingle stowed away in Santa’s sleigh, got left behind accidentally, and he can talk! Can Chris, his big sister, Holly, and her best friend, Ivy, find a way to help Jingle return to the North Pole?

A big thank you to the publishers for sharing these books with my family!

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If you could build the perfect town, what would it If you could build the perfect town, what would it look like?

🌳 Would it include spectacular trees with walkways that rise high above the ground?

🦒 Would you add an open-air zoo with well-behaved animals, including Jurassic and mythical creatures? 

🤖 Would there be robots running the grocery store where all items are free? 

📚 Would your library be filled with cozy nooks and stacks of books, where no one tells you what you can and can’t read?

Those are just some of the ideas Jack shares with Mayor McKay in Chris Van Dusen’s latest book, If I Built a Town.

I love that all of these books encourage kids to explore their imagination without limitations. They would be a great addition to your home or classroom library!

If I Built Series
✏️ 🎨 @chrisvandusenbooks
📚 @penguinkids

🔗 Ready to check out more books that inspire creativity?
Blog Post: https://storiesbystorie.com/childrens-books-that-inspire-creativity/

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If you love Strictly No Elephants as much as I do, If you love Strictly No Elephants as much as I do, you’ll want to read The Trouble with Giraffes. 

In this follow-up story, a young girl is on her way to Pet Club with her giraffe. When they get there, her giraffe is too tall to fit inside. I guess it’s a good thing there’s some delicious salad right outside the clubhouse window!

After the girl gets hurt, her friends are ready with a welcome back party at the clubhouse. When she realizes just how high off the ground it is, she starts questioning how welcoming the Pet Club actually is - especially if some can’t get inside. 

Can she find a way to make sure All Are Welcome, just like the sign on the door says?

This sweet story reminds us that friendship often requires a lot of compromise. But when one friend can’t quite reach the middle, a true friend will meet you more than halfway. It combines a story of friendship with an important message about inclusion and accessibility.

Have you read 🦒 The Trouble with Giraffes or 🐘 Strictly No Elephants yet?

Thank you @simonkids for sharing this book with my family! I can’t wait to see if more books are added to The Pet Club series by @lisamantchev and @yooillustration ! 

 

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Jasper Rabbit is back!! We’ve seen him tackle Cre Jasper Rabbit is back!!

We’ve seen him tackle Creepy Carrots, a Creepy Crayon, and a Creepy Pair of Underwear. This time he has a different tale to share…one filled with chills AND chuckles.

In this story we meet Charlie Marmot. Unfortunately, his tonsils are infected and need to come out. He’s nervous about the operation, but excited about the extra ice cream. Then he has the brilliant idea to keep his tonsils so he can take them to school for show-and-tell! On the big day, Charlie opens wide. However, when the doctor looks inside, the tonsils are already gone! 

This longer chapter book combines the writing style we’ve come to know and love with a plot that will make you feel like you’ve entered The Twilight Zone. With a touch of eerie excitement, get ready for an adventure filled with laughter and an unexpected twist! Perfect for readers of the original series who are ready for a few more thrills and chills!

📚 Do you have a favorite Creepy Tale?

Thank you @simonkids for sharing this book with my family!

 

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A heartfelt thank you to Peter Brown for captivati A heartfelt thank you to Peter Brown for captivating readers of all ages with The Wild Robot series! Your ability to bring Roz’s adventures to life in both chapter book and picture book form is nothing short of magical. 

The Wild Robot introduces us to Roz, and readers get to tag along as she finds herself on a strange, new island. Along the way she learns that the only way to survive is to adapt to her surroundings and learn from the other animals who live there. 

The Wild Robot on the Island might simplify Roz’s story, but the detailed, colorful illustrations draw young readers in. 

Combined, these stories are perfect for readers of all ages and attention spans. They remind us that adventure, friendship, and self-discovery can be beautifully explored in any format. 

Do you have a favorite book in The Wild Robot series?
 
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