Everyone has a story to tell. What is yours?
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
Wordless picture books are not just for your non-readers. In fact, they can sometimes be more difficult because they require a reader to dig deeper and use higher level thinking skills. Wordless picture books allow opportunities to observe, ask questions, make inferences, draw conclusions, and more! Here are some of my favorite wordless picture books for kids. You can… Read More
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Just finished a book companion for Sea Otters, a level 1 text in the National Geographic Kids series. This resource includes graphic organizers, vocabulary cards, and several comprehension activities. If you own the bundle, make sure you grab this latest addition.
Find it here: www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Sea-Otters-National-Geographic-Kids-Book-Companion-4702627
Have you ever played with a Super Soaker? Did you know that it was actually invented on accident? 💦 Whoosh! Lonnie Johnson’s Super-Soaking Stream Of Inventions tells the story of how this top-selling toy was created. What is your favorite book about an inventor or invention?
If you don't have a copy of this book in your school or local library, you can find it on Amazon (affiliate link): amzn.to/2xToiD3
Pretty sure the answer is (almost) always YES! I do my fair share of online purchases when it comes to children's books, but I also visit our local library to help save money. What about you?
