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Benefits of Nonfiction Texts in the Primary Classroom

Benefits of Nonfiction Texts in the Primary Classroom

November 16, 2020

If you’ve been around for awhile, you know how much I love to share picture books and chapter books with kids. There’s something so exciting about getting caught up in the characters and storyline. But I also know how important it is to share nonfiction texts with students. Here are several reasons why children need nonfiction in the primary classroom…. Read More

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Read Aloud Tips

Read Aloud Tips

September 7, 2020

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 independently. If that sounds familiar, here are some read aloud tips to make this time work in the classroom or at home. Read Aloud Tips Here… Read More

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Ways to Get Your Students Excited About Books

Ways to Get Your Students Excited About Books

March 2, 2020

Are you struggling to get your reluctant readers excited about the books available to them? Are your students losing interest in reading in favor of daydreaming about warmer weather? Here are some of my favorite ways to get my students excited about books throughout the school year!   USE YOUR READ ALOUD Use this time to make some powerful book… Read More

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Using Novels with Small Groups

Using Novels with Small Groups

August 5, 2019

Have you thought about using novels with small groups, but aren’t sure where to start? It is definitely possible to do so in the primary grades! Here’s how I got started using chapter books with my second graders during my small group time.     WHY USE NOVELS WITH SMALL GROUPS? My very first year of teaching, I was in… Read More

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Choosing Books for Reading Groups

Choosing Books for Reading Groups

February 11, 2019

Choosing the right book for your reading group can be overwhelming – especially when it can be a determining factor in the engagement and success of your group. Here are 10 things I take into consideration when choosing books for reading groups.   Reading Level A student’s instructional reading level is a place to start when choosing books for your… Read More

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Summarizing Using the Somebody Wanted But So Then Strategy

Summarizing Using the Somebody Wanted But So Then Strategy

May 10, 2018

Summarizing can be an extremely difficult skill for students. I find that when students are asked to summarize, many try to tell every event and detail from the story because they do not understand the difference between summarizing and giving a retell. When we ask students to retell, we want them to give a play-by-play of everything that happened in… Read More

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A new month means new books to fill the shelf. Her A new month means new books to fill the shelf. Here’s what we have on display right now. We still haven’t seen any snow ❄️, but we plan to curl up and read all about it. Maybe that will help! Do you spy some of your winter favorites? ⁣
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Happy New Year! 🎉⁣ ⁣ If you’re starting 2 Happy New Year! 🎉⁣
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If you’re starting 2021 by making resolutions and setting goals with your students, I suggest sharing Squirrel’s New Year’s Resolution by Pat Miller. This book follows Squirrel around the forest as she learns what a resolution is and helps her friends get started on theirs. Swipe to see a kid craft you can pair with this story. I also have comprehension and vocabulary activities for this book. Just follow the link in my bio for more information.⁣
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As 2020 comes to an end, it has been fun to look b As 2020 comes to an end, it has been fun to look back at all of the books I’ve shared this year. It was so hard to narrow it down to a Top 9 list, so you’re getting 20 instead. Do you see some of your favorites?⁣
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Winter is officially here! Have you had snow yet w Winter is officially here! Have you had snow yet where you live? We haven’t, but my kids are anxiously waiting. While we wait, it’s been fun to revisit our favorite snow day memories while reading Ten Ways to Hear Snow.⁣
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In this story, Lina wakes up to a blanket of snow outside,  but she is supposed to help her grandma cook that day. Since Sitta is losing her eyesight, Lina rushes to bundle up and get over to her home. Lina wants to make sure her grandma is okay and knows about the snow outside. On the way, Lina explores the city muffled by snow and discovers ten different ways to hear snow. ❄️⁣
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If you could make a wish on a snow globe, what wou If you could make a wish on a snow globe, what would you wish for? ⁣
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During one of the worst snow storms of the year, a little girl and her family settle in for the night. They build a fort by the fire and enjoy a picnic-style dinner. Later that night, the little girl makes a wish on her snow globe. The next morning the family wakes up to a winter wonderland outside. ⁣
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If you’ve been around here for awhile, you’re If you’ve been around here for awhile, you’re probably a big fan of books. Whether you’re shopping for the holidays, a birthday, or celebrating a milestone, books make great gifts. If you still need convincing (or justifying your recent book purchases 😉), I recently shared 10 reasons why books make the best gifts on my blog. Follow the link in my bio.
Danny’s back in an all-new adventure!⁣ ⁣ In Danny’s back in an all-new adventure!⁣
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In this latest book, Danny’s headed to the water park with his family. Throughout the day, he’s faced with a lot of important decisions to make. Will he be fair and kind, show empathy towards others, keep himself safe, and take responsibility for his actions? That’s up to the reader to help Danny decide! ⁣
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Growing up, I loved reading choose-your-own-adventure books because it was so much fun getting to decide how the story ended. Now my own kids get to experience that same reading magic with these Power to Choose books from Ganit and Adir Levy. My kids are bound and determined to read every single one of the 9 different endings.⁣
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