Everyone has a story to tell. What is yours?
Stop! Don’t toss those Scholastic Book Orders into the recycling bin just yet! Here are several Scholastic book order activities that will keep your students engaged in learning at the same time! BOOK SORTS In my second grade classroom, we spend a good chunk of our time on identifying the differences between fiction and nonfiction. A great way to… Read More
In all my years of teaching, I don’t think I have ever done things the same way twice. This includes the decision about having a dedicated snack time or going without. I can’t speak for the masses, so today I’m here to share the pros and the cons of having snack time in my classroom. Before you make your decision,… Read More
Have you ever asked your students to find a partner? I have and the same problems arise year after year. So now I have five quick and easy ways to group my students using supplies I already have in the classroom. Popsicle sticks (aka tongue depressors) can be found in almost every classroom, which makes them a great tool for… Read More
Primary students can make incredible reading growth each year and I am always looking for a quick and easy way to track that growth. This is a simple form that works for me, so I thought I’d share the idea with you. It’s just a table I created to match the levels our testing kits assess. Incoming reading level… Read More
Many years ago I moved from teaching intermediate down to primary. I worked closely with another teacher who had been using money in the classroom for years. I was hesitant at first, but quickly realized that if we would be sharing students throughout the day, I would need to jump in with both feet and get started. Now it seems… Read More
After teaching for more than a decade, I have changed the way I have used classroom jobs many times. I don’t think I even used classroom jobs my first year since I had too many other things to worry about. But, starting my second year (and for several years after), I knew I wanted my students to take some responsibility… Read More
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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Monster books don’t need to be scary! Here are some of our favorite monster books for kids. These are perfect to read near Halloween, but many can be shared any time of year. You can find my favorites here: bit.ly/MonsterBooksFB
Need a last minute book activity before Halloween? Grab a copy of Aaaarrgghh! Spider! from your school library or teacher bestie. Then head to the blog to grab this free download.
Aaaarrgghh! Spider! Activities
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Aaaarrgghh! Spider! is a short and sweet story about a spider who finds a family. Here are a few activities you can pair with the book.
