Everyone has a story to tell. What is yours?
The Innovation Press has recently released Your Name is a Song by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow and Luisa Uribe. This book is a celebration that reminds us of the beauty, history, and magic behind names. I want to share a few name activities you can pair with this book. I received a copy of this book from The Innovation Press in exchange for an… Read More
There is no such thing as a boy book or a girl book. Books are for everyone! Kids should be able to grow up and follow their own dreams, not one that society thinks they should pursue based on their gender. We have been adding several books to our collection over the past few years that help break gender stereotypes… Read More
When you think about summer, what comes to mind? For my kids, it’s swimming, running barefoot through the grass, a trip to the amusement park, and eating popsicles before they melt. Here are some great children’s books about summer that help capture those moments and memories. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each… Read More
If you follow me on Instagram, you probably know just how much I love to read and share books with my kids. Every night I try to post a picture of the books I read to my kids for bedtime stories. Recently, we read Dragons Love Tacos and Dragons Love Tacos 2, The Sequel by Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri. We enjoyed a lot… Read More
Hey, Little Ant by Phillip and Hannah Hoose is a great picture book to share with your students when teaching point of view or opinion writing. I want to share several activities you can pair with this book. About the Book What would you do if the ant you were about to step on looked up and started talking?… Read More
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
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I just finished up a book companion request for My Father's Dragon. This is a great read aloud, but you can also use it with your reading groups. You can find activities for this book here:
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Read aloud was always one of my favorite times during the school day, but not all teachers feel the same. If that sounds like you, check out these tips. bit.ly/35yBgH2
What makes you cranky?
For Crankenstein, a rainy day, a melting popsicle, and an early bedtime turn this ordinary boy into a mumbling, grumbling Crankenstein. MEHHRRRR!
If you’re reading this book next week and need a last minute activity, head to my blog to grab this FREE writing craft. Follow the link in my bio or send me a DM for more info.
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The monster books were a lot of fun, but Halloween is just around the corner. We just swapped out the #seasonalbookshelf and the kids are excited to start reading these books.
Do you have a favorite that isn’t on the shelf? Let me know so I can check it out!
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