Everyone has a story to tell. What is yours?
Do you have students in your classroom who love to build, tinker, and create? You may have a future inventor or engineer on your hands! Here are some of my favorite children’s books about inventions to help encourage those creative minds! These books are also a great addition to your STEM/STEAM book collection. You can click on any of… Read More
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
School’s First Day of School by Adam Rex is a great story to read while welcoming your students to a new school year. In this story, it’s the first day of school and everyone is feeling nervous – even the school! This book is a great way to jump start a conversation about those first day jitters. Here are some… Read More
At the beginning of the year, it is important to establish your expectations, routines, and procedures. This includes the playground. The Recess Queen is a great book to help start a conversation with your students. Here are some activities you can pair with The Recess Queen. we are a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising… Read More
The Invisible Boy is a story about compassion, inclusion, and the power of kindness. In this story, Brian feels that he is invisible to his teacher and his peers. But when he goes out of his way to make Justin, the new boy feel welcome, Justin helps Brian feel included and seen by all. Here are some activities you can… Read More
The Sandwich Swap is a story about friendship, acceptance, and keeping an open mind. In this story, two girls learn that their friendship is much stronger than their differences. I want to share some activities you can pair with The Sandwich Swap. we are a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide… Read More
Here's a great list of questions to ask for those with kids in school this year.This is a great list (and link with all 50 ideas) to share with your student's parents! To save, click on the three dots to the top right of this post.
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Many of the schools in our area are just starting to get ready for back-to-school. Here are some of my favorite books to read aloud on the first day of school. What book do you reach for on the first day?
10 Books for the First Day of School
What is the first book you read aloud to your students on the first day of school? In the past, my go-to picture book has been First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg. However, that book's popularity has...A Normal Pig by K-Fai Steele would be a great one to share with your class this year! This book helps explain that normal doesn't have to be the same for everyone.
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This made me laugh because I'm taking the kids to get their school supplies this week! 😂Can you relate?
