Everyone has a story to tell. What is yours?
Reading aloud to my students is one of my favorite things to do. Sharing books is a magical time and it’s not something I am willing to skip just because we are short on time. My read aloud time is filled with both picture books and chapter books, often for different reasons. Reading aloud to my students allows me to… Read More
The Littlest Leprechaun by Brandi Dougherty is a sweet story to read around St. Patrick’s Day. Liam is the littlest leprechaun in the Enchanted Forest. He wants to have an important job in the village like everyone else. After trying out several different jobs, he finds he is too little to measure, too little to run, and too little to… Read More
We want our students to be determined and hard-working individuals who persevere when things get more challenging. When a student has a growth mindset, he believes he can improve with hard work and effort. When a student has a fixed mindset, he sets limits on his abilities and will not take on new challenges because he fears he might fail…. Read More
Your Happy Heart by Amie Dean is a story about how helping others helps you, too. This story follows Javon as he joins the Book Buddy program in his school and meets his partner, Richard. When the partnership gets off to a rocky start, Javon reflects on his own past and the tools he was taught to deal with his… Read More
As teachers, we want our students to be kind to others. Books can help us send the message that kindness is important and something we value. Through these books, we can show students how to see the good in others, how to be there for other people, how to help others feel included, how to be kind even when it… Read More
Choosing the right book for your reading group can be overwhelming – especially when it can be a determining factor in the engagement and success of your group. Here are 10 things I take into consideration when choosing books for reading groups. Reading Level A student’s instructional reading level is a place to start when choosing books for your… Read More
Every student can be an entirely different person in your presence! ❤️Love this!
I absolutely loved Cece Loves Science, so when I heard the sequel had been released, I couldn't wait to grab a copy!
Cece can’t wait to earn her camping pin as an Adventure Girl! She prepares for her trip by packing everything on the list, plus a few extras. After the girls put up their tent, they head out for a hike. When a storm rolls in, Cece puts her science skills to use to save the day.
I love how this story combines an outdoor adventure with the importance of STEM skills - such a great message for kids!
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I love these two books I picked up at the BOGO Scholastic Book Fair!
The Three Little Superpigs tells the story of what happened after the the pigs defeated the Big Bad Wolf. In this story, the Three Little Superpigs are enjoying their new found fame and life of fighting crime around Fairyland. Little do they know, the Big Bad Wolf has been plotting his revenge. After the Big Bad Wolf escapes from Happily Never After Prison, he goes after the Superpigs. Will he catch the Superpigs once and for all, or will the Superpigs outsmart him all over again?
The Three Little Superpigs: Once Upon a Time tells a more traditional, yet slightly varied version of the original fairy tale. This one would be perfect for comparing and contrasting two versions of The Three Little Pigs!
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