Everyone has a story to tell. What is yours?
Who wants ice cream? Kids do! Summer is just around the corner. Here are some great ice cream books to help you stay cool. I even have an ice cream craft you can pair with one of these stories. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book or find all of these Ice… Read More
When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? Did you follow your own path, or one that was chosen for you? Amie Dean’s latest book, There’s No Dream Too Tall, encourages children to dream big, identify their gifts, and choose their own path for the future. I want to share a few activities… Read More
Reading and writing make a pretty great pair, right? I mean, our students get some of their best ideas from books they have read. When it comes to helping kids become better writers, I like to draw upon picture books as mentor texts. Here are some of my favorite picture books about writing for kids. These are sure to inspire… Read More
With everything that is happening in the world right now, many kids and adults find themselves feeling anxious and worrying more than usual. One way to help your kids work through these feelings is with books. Here are some great books for kids who worry or have anxiety. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more… Read More
When you think of April Fools’ Day, what comes to mind? Hand buzzers? Frozen cereal? Brown Es (brownies)? Kids love opportunities to feel silly and some grown-ups do, too. Whether you love or loathe this holiday, here are some great April Fools’ Day books for kids. This includes books about the holiday as well as some great joke books for kids…. Read More
Being happy feels great, doesn’t it? But it’s unrealistic to expect to be happy all the time. Allison Edwards explores how it is normal to feel sad, frustrated, angry, embarrassed, and more in the book, Marcy’s Having All the Feels. I want to share some activities you can pair with this story. I received a copy of this book from… Read More
Do you have a few extra book jackets lying around? Here's a way to use them in your classroom library.
📷 The Teacher Next DoorI had so much fun making these letters a few summers back using book covers, Michael’s letters, and glue.⠀
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They’re still one of my favorite do it yourself projects! 💗
Can you recommend a book about...?
You know how much I love books, so it probably doesn't surprise you that I get asked this question a lot! Did you know that I have put together several book lists on my blog? You can find those here: storiesbystorie.com/book-lists-by-topic/
While I love my name now, growing up it was not always my favorite. I did not like being teased about it. “Tell me a story, Storie!” or “Is your middle name Book?” or “Is that your REAL name?” A name is a huge part of our identity. Each student in the classroom has a special name. It is our responsibility to learn AND respect each and every name. This includes how to spell and pronounce them. There are a handful of books written that celebrate the beauty, history, and magic behind names, but Your Name is a Song is a new book by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow and Luisa Uribe that needs to be shared.
After spending a day at school hearing her name being mispronounced, a little girl tells her mom that she doesn’t want to return. In response, the mother teaches her the musicality and magic behind a wide variety of names. Empowered with this new knowledge, the girl returns to school the next day ready to share what she has learned with her classmates and teacher.
This book not only has a beautiful message, but the illustrations are gorgeous. I appreciate that the author has selected a large variety of names to celebrate, but has also taken the time to include a pronunciation guide and meaning behind each name. This would be a wonderful addition to your classroom, school, or home library.
Be sure to check out Your Name is a Song by @authorjamilah and @lupencita . Thank you to @theinnovationpress for sharing this book with my family in exchange for an honest review.
➡️ Head to my blog to grab a few FREE activities to pair with this book: storiesbystorie.com/your-name-is-a-song-activities/
