Everyone has a story to tell. What is yours?
The Invisible Boy is a story about compassion, inclusion, and the power of kindness. In this story, Brian feels that he is invisible to his teacher and his peers. But when he goes out of his way to make Justin, the new boy feel welcome, Justin helps Brian feel included and seen by all. Here are some activities you can… Read More
The Sandwich Swap is a story about friendship, acceptance, and keeping an open mind. In this story, two girls learn that their friendship is much stronger than their differences. I want to share some activities you can pair with The Sandwich Swap. we are a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide… Read More
Kids are surrounded by technology in both the classroom and at home. It’s important for us to teach our students about technology, how to stay safe online, how to deal with cyber bullying, and how to recognize the need to unplug from time to time. Here are some of my favorite technology books for kids. You can click on any… Read More
With warmer temperatures, kids are bound to spend more and more time outdoors. Many kids dream of going camping. Whether your camping trip is in the great outdoors, in a backyard tent, or an indoor fort, there are bound to be memories made. Not only do I have a fun camping craft to share, but I also have some great… Read More
What’s on your summer reading list this year? Summer is right around the corner, which means I have been loading up my Kindle with new books to read. My summer reading list includes a lot of thrillers, books with twists and turns, and tragedy. It’s not for the faint of heart, but reading in the warm sunshine and fresh air… Read More
I think we can all agree that nobody is perfect and mistakes are bound to happen – it’s just a part of life. Can you even imagine what the world would be like if mistakes never happened? Esther Pia Cordova has done just that in her latest book, A World Without Failures: Growth Mindset. This book has a great message… Read More
Here's a great list of questions to ask for those with kids in school this year.This is a great list (and link with all 50 ideas) to share with your student's parents! To save, click on the three dots to the top right of this post.
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Her View From Home
Many of the schools in our area are just starting to get ready for back-to-school. Here are some of my favorite books to read aloud on the first day of school. What book do you reach for on the first day?
10 Books for the First Day of School
What is the first book you read aloud to your students on the first day of school? In the past, my go-to picture book has been First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg. However, that book's popularity has...A Normal Pig by K-Fai Steele would be a great one to share with your class this year! This book helps explain that normal doesn't have to be the same for everyone.
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This made me laugh because I'm taking the kids to get their school supplies this week! 😂Can you relate?
