Everyone has a story to tell. What is yours?
Crankenstein is back in a new story that’s perfect to read before Halloween. Keep reading to find some activities you can use with Trick or Treat Crankenstein. About the Book Written by: Samantha BergerIllustrated by: Dan Santat This year, Crankenstein’s favorite day of all—Halloween—has gone rotten! Creepy-cool costumes, super-scary jack-o’-lanterns, and loads of candy have been RUINED by costume disasters,… Read More
Jory John and Pete Oswald teamed up to create The Food Group series. These books are not only entertaining for kids, but they also are a great tool for SEL and character education. I want to share activities and writing crafts you can pair with The Bad Seed, The Good Egg, The Cool Bean, and The Couch Potato. The Food… Read More
One of my favorite things about the transition from summer to fall is watching the leaves change colors. If you’re ready to bring the outdoors indoors, try sharing these leaf books for kids. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about these leaf books, or click the buttons to shop these books on Amazon or… Read More
Reading aloud to a classroom full of students may come naturally to some teachers, but others need more guidance. It isn’t always as easy as selecting a book and beginning to read out loud, especially if you are using the book to introduce a strategy or skill. Here are several tips on how to prepare for your read aloud to… Read More
Fall is right around the corner, which means there will be pumpkins just about everywhere. Whether you want to share books about the pumpkin life cycle, memorable pumpkin characters, or just want to embrace this season, here are some of my favorite pumpkin books for kids. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about these… Read More
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. I have created a free letter and envelope craft to pair… Read More
