Everyone has a story to tell. What is yours?
Students need time to practice their spelling words. By having a large number of activities to offer, you can avoid falling into the spelling rut! These low-prep editable spelling worksheets help students practice their words in a fun and engaging way. Whether you are using a list of spelling words, vocabulary words, or sight words, all you need to do… Read More
The end of the school year is quickly approaching. One of my favorite stories to share is Last Day Blues by Julie Danneberg. In this story, the children come up with a plan to make sure their teacher won’t be sad and miss them over the summer. But Mrs. Hartwell and the other teachers have some plans of their own…. Read More
It is so important for kids to have a strong understanding of place value because it is tied to so many math skills. One of the ways you can help children understand place value is through picture books. Here are some great children’s books about place value. You can click on any of the covers below to learn… Read More
Geometry is all around us in our everyday lives. Whether you are teaching children to identify 2-D and 3-D shapes, explore area and perimeter, or to identify symmetry, picture books can help! Here are some great children’s books about geometry. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book. we are a participant… Read More
Kids are fascinated by money – especially in a world where pocket change is slowly disappearing in favor of adults using debit cards and credit cards. Whether you are teaching children to identify coins, count change, or about personal financial literacy, picture books can help! Here are some great children’s books about money. You can click on any of the… Read More
Teaching children to tell time can be tricky! Whether you are teaching children to tell time on the clock or with a calendar, picture books can help! Here are some great children’s books about telling time. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book. we are a participant in the amazon services… 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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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?
