Everyone has a story to tell. What is yours?
What makes someone a hero? Lisa King explores this topic in the book, Be Your Own Hero. This story shows that being a hero has a lot more to do with character and kindness than anything else! I want to share some activities you can pair with this story. I received a copy of this book from the National Center for… Read More
Robot in Love by T.L. McBeth is a sweet story with a surprising ending for anyone who doesn’t pick up on the clues in the illustrations. While this story can be read any time of year, I think it would be a great book to share near Valentine’s Day. I want to share a few activities you can pair with… Read More
Groundhog Day will be here before you know it! To help make sure you are prepared, take a look at these Groundhog Day books for kids and find one to share with your students. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book or find all of these books about Groundhog Day on… Read More
Groundhog Day is always February 2nd, so why does it feel like the holiday sneaks up on me each and every year? Whether the groundhog sees his shadow or not, one book you should share with your students is Groundhog Weather School by Joan Holub and Kristin Sorra. This book takes a closer look at Groundhog Day and weather through… Read More
In January, we will all take a day to honor the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. However, is a day really enough time to honor his work and legacy? I don’t think so! I know how challenging it can be to fit everything in, but it is important to make time. Here are some books and resources you… Read More
I hope your students came back to school ready and eager to learn! Today I want to share one of my favorite winter math freebies with you and show you some ways you can differentiate to support your struggling students. This is a great activity for practicing addition with 3-addends. Addition with 3-Addends One of the ways to review math… Read More
My kids got to experiment with some new materials this week for art and they definitely had fun! 🎨 We made stained glass art, rolled marbles in paint, tried shaving cream art, and worked with some chalk pastels. You can swipe through to see their creations.
What should we try next?
Eli had a knack for telling all sorts of lies until the day the Lie-O-Meter was delivered to his house. Suddenly, Eli can’t lie about leaving the blocks out on the floor, not brushing his teeth at bedtime, or eating one of the cupcakes for his sister’s class. Each time he tries, the Lie-O-Meter is quick to point out the truth.
But one day, Eli decides to play ball in the house even though he knows he isn’t supposed to. A lamp gets knocked over and Eli quickly blames the dog. The Lie-O-Meter doesn’t catch the whopper, and the dog is sent outside for the night. At first, Eli feels relief at getting away with it, but then he feels guilty. And when Eli finally tells the truth, something really wonderful happens!
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I don’t know about you, but I have been doing a lot of reading in the last two weeks. Like, more than usual. 😉 I am so close to finishing The Book of Essie by Meghan MacLean Weir. My next library book is not quite available yet, but I do have an Audible credit, just in case.
What are you reading right now?
Raise your hand if you’re having a hard time navigating a new routine at home. 🙋🏼♀️ You might be isolated at home, but you’re not alone with those feelings. If you have kids, they might also be feeling a bit anxious. A Little Spot of Anxiety by Diane Alber does a great job of explaining what anxiety is, ways to recognize it, and strategies for working through it.
If you don’t already have this book, I'm not just a scribble has made it available as a free eBook through Amazon for today and tomorrow only.
Be sure to visit her page to learn more:
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I can't wait! We absolutely love these books.
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