Everyone has a story to tell. What is yours?
Many primary classrooms invite family and community members to visit the classroom as a guest reader during the school year. However, not all of these visitors know exactly what book they should share. Instead of scrambling to find a book at the last minute, you can put together a special collection of read aloud books for guest readers. Here are… Read More
Two Bad Ants is an entertaining story that has been around for years. It combines adventure and suspense while viewing the world through an ant’s point of view. Within its pages you will find pen and ink drawings that help the reader infer what dangers the ants face on their journey to find more crystals. Here are some printable and… Read More
Ready or not, picture day is coming! This is an opportunity to capture memories of each child’s styled hair, toothy grins, and favorite outfits at each age and stage of school. Help students get excited (and calm a few nerves) by sharing one of these books about picture day. You can click on any of the covers below to learn… Read More
Ready or not, back-to-school season is here! As you prepare your lessons, it’s important to make time to set clear expectations, build relationships, and establish a sense of community. Picture books are a great tool for helping to create a warm and caring atmosphere to last the whole year. When you pair a book with a memorable craft or activity,… Read More
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
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
