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Invent-a-Pet Activities

Invent-a-Pet Activities

May 9, 2022

Many kids love animals and enjoy having pets. It’s even fun for them to explore what kinds of animals they would love to keep at home. Invent-a-Pet takes a closer look at using a machine to create the perfect pet. Here are several activities you can pair with the book, Invent-a-Pet. About the Book Written by: Vicky FangIllustrated by: Tidawan… Read More

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Children’s Books about Gardens

Children’s Books about Gardens

April 18, 2022

Now that it’s spring and temperatures are warming up, many people are starting to dig into their gardens. Whether you’re excited about planting flowers or food, books are a great way to extend that excitement once you get back inside. Here are several children’s books about gardens that I think your kids will love! You can click on any of… Read More

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Books to Share During Testing Season

Books to Share During Testing Season

March 21, 2022

Like it or not, testing season continues to happen year after year. You might not be able to keep it from happening, but you can help alleviate student fear and anxiety by sharing picture books. Here are several books to share during testing season. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book or… Read More

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Too Many Carrots Activities

Too Many Carrots Activities

March 14, 2022

Do you love a story that combines a good message with cheerful illustrations and a little humor? Then you should read Too Many Carrots by Katy Hudson. I’ve put together a few activities you can pair with this cute story. About the Book Rabbit loves carrots! In fact, he loves them so much that they are crowding him out of… Read More

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Women’s History Month Books for Kids

Women’s History Month Books for Kids

February 21, 2022

March is Women’s History Month. One way to share about their amazing accomplishments is with children’s books. Here are some books about women making their mark on history that will inspire the next generation. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book, or you can find the entire list on Amazon. Books to… Read More

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Valentine’s Day Jitters Activities

Valentine’s Day Jitters Activities

January 24, 2022

Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it. Have you picked out the books and activities you will share? Valentine’s Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg has just been released in time for the holiday and I want to share a few activities you can pair with this story. All About Valentine’s Day Jitters Everyone’s favorite teacher has the jitters… Read More

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Kids love recess! But sometimes playground problem Kids love recess! But sometimes playground problems spill into the classroom. Books are a great tool for teaching playground expectations & etiquette. Here are a few of my favorites:⁣
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💙 The Buddy Bench⁣
💚 Rulers of the Playground ⁣
💛 The Recess Queen⁣
🧡 Do NOT Bring Your Dragon to Recess⁣
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Do you have a favorite book about recess?
Now that it’s August, many teachers are either h Now that it’s August, many teachers are either headed back to the classroom, or starting to think ahead and make plans for the new year. The first few weeks of school are such an important time for building community and establishing routines. No matter the grade level, your classroom will have students who feel anxious about making friends. One of my favorite books of all time is Enemy Pie. Don’t be fooled by the title, though…this charming book has a happy ending!⁣
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This story follows a young boy who was having a perfect summer. That is, until Jeremy Ross moved into a house down the street and became enemy number one. Luckily, Dad says he has the perfect way to get rid of enemies: Enemy Pie. Dad will do all the baking, but there’s one part he can’t do. In order for the recipe to work, the boy will have to spend a day with his enemy AND be nice to him.⁣
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Can you figure out how this one ends? Swipe to take a peek inside the book and see one of my favorite activities to pair with the story. ⁣
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Have you read Enemy Pie yet?⁣
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#enemypie #enemypiebook
My kids love to read, play board games & card game My kids love to read, play board games & card games, do puzzles, swim, play outside, and more. You know what else they love? Screen time! When Osmo reached out and asked if I’d like to try one of their kits, I figured this was a great opportunity to connect learning with screen time in a fun, playful way! ⁣
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I chose the Genius Starter Kit which includes a set of Tangram pieces along with letter and number tiles. These pieces work with several of the apps that were quick and easy to download. These games help kids work on addition, subtraction, multiplication, spelling, word building, spatial awareness, and more!⁣
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These games would work well in the classroom for centers, small groups, fast finishers, and more! There’s even an Osmo Parent app where you can see each child’s progress along with suggestions of ways to extend the learning and questions you can ask them. Thank you to @playosmo for sharing this Genius Starter Kit with my family! ⁣
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Arfy is back! 🐾 ⁣ ⁣ In this book, Arfy is a Arfy is back! 🐾 ⁣
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In this book, Arfy is a reading buddy who visits schools and cuddles with kids while they read to him. One day, Arfy discovers a small turtle has come home with him by mistake. He starts writing letters and sending emails to the principal, teachers, and other staff members of the local school to find out who might be missing their pet turtle.⁣
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This book would be great for learning more about turtles, to build excitement about a new class pet, or even to share during a friendly letter writing unit. In fact, years ago I introduced two stuffed animal pups as our class pets. My students got to take one home and then write a letter in a journal about their adventures together. It was so much fun!⁣
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🐢 Fun Fact - we had 2 pet turtles for years before we got our dogs and had kids. Those same turtles would make special visits to my classroom and my students even got to watch them have a turtle race in our gym. Swipe through to see some pics of the book, my turtle, and a class pet. ⁣
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If you could have a class pet, what would you pick?⁣
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#isthisyourclasspet @troxcummings @randomhousekids
The start of the school year often brings a wide v The start of the school year often brings a wide variety of emotions. There is excitement about new possibilities mixed with some nerves about the unknown. You can help ease some of those fears by sharing the book, A Letter From Your Teacher on the First Day of School by Shannon Olsen. I have created a free letter and envelope craft to pair with this book that you can find on my website. Follow the link in my bio or send me a DM for more info.

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⭐️GIVEAWAY CLOSED⭐️ ⁣ Winner is @trisha ⭐️GIVEAWAY CLOSED⭐️ ⁣

Winner is @trishawright218 🥳

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With a new school year about to start, it’s time to think about all the ways you will build relationships and classroom community. I love using books to model and encourage expectations for students. One book that’s great for kindness, empathy, and teaching kids the benefits of caring is Have You Filled a Bucket Today? by Carol McCloud and David Messing.⁣
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This book shares the concept of #bucketfillers . Kids learn different ways they can fill other people’s buckets through acts of kindness, sharing a smile, or with compliments. These things help kids fill their own buckets, too. On the flip side, the book also explores what words and actions are bucket dippers.⁣
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⭐️ Want to try this book in your classroom? Here’s how to enter to win a copy of Have You Filled a Bucket Today?:⁣
1. Make sure you are following me ( @storiesbystorie )⁣
2. Comment below with when school starts for you.⁣
BONUS: tag a friend who loves books 📚⁣
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This giveaway is open to US residents only and ends on Monday, 7-25-22 at 8PM EST. It is not sponsored or endorsed by Instagram in any way. The winner will be announced here and contacted by DM to provide a mailing address where the book can be sent to you from Cardinal Rule Press.⁣
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Good luck! 👍🏻 ⁣
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Thank you to @cardinalrulepress for sharing this book with my family. ⁣
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The Invisible Boy is one of my favorite picture bo The Invisible Boy is one of my favorite picture books of all time. So, when I saw that Trudy Ludwig and Patrice Barton teamed up again, I didn’t hesitate to grab a copy of Brave Every Day.⁣
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This book follows Camila, a young girl whose worries have her looking for a place to hide. And those worries seem to follow her all day (and night). Like many people, she has thoughts of “What if…?”, “I can’t…”, and “I’m scared…” that keep her from participating in the same activities as her peers. ⁣
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When her class takes a field trip to the aquarium, Camila’s classmates are excited, but she’s feeling overwhelmed. When she wanders off to hide, she’s surprised to find she’s not alone (in more ways than one). When her anxious classmate asks her to help him, Camila discovers that her heart is bigger than her fears.⁣
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This would be an amazing addition to your SEL collection. It has a great message about courage and compassion. I love that it normalizes how common it is to have fears about unknown situations and that it’s okay to ask for help.⁣
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Have you read this book yet?⁣
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#braveeveryday #picturebookaday #kidlit #picturebooks #selbooksforkids #readaloud @trudyludwig @patricebarton @randomhousekids

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