Everyone has a story to tell. What is yours?
The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies is a great story to read aloud to your class or use with your small group. This story follows both Evan and Jessie (who are brother and sister) as they dive into the world of running a lemonade stand. Along the way you will read about their grudges, misunderstandings, and competitive nature while also… Read More
Can you imagine living in a world where no one loves you and you feel all alone? That’s how Love Monster feels! This story written by Rachel Bright takes us on Love Monster’s journey as he finds love when he least expects it. Today I’m sharing how to make this Love Monster craft and writing activity that you can use… Read More
The Littlest Valentine by Brandi Dougherty is a sweet little story about a girl named Emma Valentine. Her family owns a gift shop and Emma finally gets to help with the family business. As she helps with different jobs, she is told over and over again that she is too little to help. In the end, Emma discovers that she… Read More
Groundhog Day will be here before you know it! To help make sure you are prepared, here are six books for Groundhog Day that you and your students might enjoy. We are a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to amazon.com and… Read More
February is a great month for spreading kindness in the classroom. Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch, written by Eileen Spinelli, is an amazing book for demonstrating the impact a little bit of kindness can have on others. Today I want to share some of the ways I use this book in the classroom. After reading this story for the… 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
This is so true! 😂Hopefully they will be able to save the leg...
(Via: Highs and Lows of a Teacher)
Two more book companions are finished and posted. I have two more books to complete in the Mercy Watson series and I hope to have those done in the next few weeks. Click on either of the pictures below to learn more.
Staying positive in a difficult situation is not easy! It's okay to vent, but find people who support you and help you find ways to turn things around!So true! 🌵 (via Positively Present)
