Everyone has a story to tell. What is yours?
Students love to receive notes from their teacher! In our digital world, a handwritten or personalized note can add that special touch and let students know how much you care. Classroom postcards are a quick and easy way to jot a personal note to your students, communicate with families about an upcoming school event, let families know when school supplies… Read More
What does writing time look like in your classroom? Are your students feverishly writing page after page? That’s great! But if your students watch the clock and count down the minutes until writing is over, then it’s time to add a little fun to your writing block. Here are 10 simple ways to increase writing engagement in your classroom. … Read More
January is my favorite month to read books about snowmen, and Snowzilla by Janet Lawler is one of my favorites! Here are some activities to pair with the story along with a winter kid craft that your students will enjoy! Snowzilla Cami Lou and her brother build the biggest, hugest, most mammoth snowman the world has ever seen. It’s… Read More
Do you walk into a new school year thinking that this school year will be the best? Of course you do! So why not start off by reading This School Year Will Be THE BEST! by Kay Winters. I want to share a little writing project you can use with this story. This School Year Will Be The Best… Read More
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is an imaginative story to read during an air and weather unit, but could be shared in your classroom any time of year. There are so many activities you can pair with this text, but here are a few that I think your students will love! CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS BOOK… Read More
January is just around the corner. It’s always the start of a new year, but it’s also a time when students fall into a slump during writing time. Here are some ideas to add a little spark to your writing. Since it is the start of a new year, I like to revisit our classroom goals and then have students… Read More
I love seeing little libraries popping up in different areas of town, but I haven't seen one like this yet! 😍
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The Little Free Library is a nonprofit organization that aims to inspire people and help build community by encouraging people to install book exchanges in their neighborhoods. Since 2009, the organiz...“When fall winds blow cold
and jack-o-lanterns lose their smiles,
when branches lie bare,
and corn stalks rustle in the wind,
that’s when it’s time for
Thanksgiving in the Woods.”
This story follows along as one family packs up and heads out into the woods. There, they are greeted by family and friends. Soon, everyone pitches in to set up the tables, build the bonfire, and hang tarps over tree branches. Together they share a meal, combine their musical talents, and simply enjoy being together.
Thanksgiving in the Woods by Phyllis Alsdurf is based on the true story of a family that has been hosting an outdoor feast for their family and friends each year in upstate New York. This story is filled with lyrical text and beautiful illustrations. It would be a great way to start a discussion about the different Thanksgiving traditions your students celebrate!
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I love reading stories to my kids and I'm pretty sure they love it, too! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
