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Air & Weather Freebies, Day 2 – Games and More

March 29, 2015

Welcome to Day 2 of the Air & Weather freebies!  I hope you enjoyed yesterday's cloud freebies. Today I'm back to share more!     It's no surprise that I love using games to engage my students in learning.  Here are a few weather-themed games and graphing activities I have created for my students.  I hope you can use them!         Need to get your students up and moving?  Try a cloud race: {source: House of Baby Piranha}   Ready to review?  Check out this weather ... read more

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The first few weeks of school are so important for teaching classroom rules and expectations because it helps set the tone for the rest of the year. You can help make this process a little more enjoyable by sharing quality books that help teach classroom rules and expectations.

Books That Help Teach Classroom Rules and Expectations

August 16, 2021

The first few weeks of school are so important for teaching classroom rules and expectations because it helps set the tone for the rest of the year. Teachers need to model the desired behaviors and let students practice them correctly over and over again until they become second nature. You can help make this process a little more enjoyable by sharing quality books that help teach classroom rules and expectations. Sometimes books have a way of getting through when your words can't. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more ... read more

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Ideas for Spelling and Sight Word Practice

April 20, 2020

Are you looking for new ways to practice spelling and sight words? Here are several activities you can try in the classroom or at home with your kids. Your kids will have so much fun practicing their words!   IDEAS FOR SPELLING and SIGHT WORD PRACTICE   Lacing Letters Kids can get a little fine motor practice in while working while stringing together their spelling words and sight words. They also love to see how many words they can build on one string.   salt OR sand tray There are many benefits to writing in ... read more

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Groundhog Weather School

January 20, 2020

Groundhog Day is always February 2nd, so why does it feel like the holiday sneaks up on me each and every year? Whether the groundhog sees his shadow or not, one book you should share with your students is Groundhog Weather School by Joan Holub and Kristin Sorra. This book takes a closer look at Groundhog Day and weather through the eyes of the groundhogs. I also want to share a few activities you can pair with this book.   About the Book Welcome to Groundhog Weather School! Ever wonder where Groundhog Day first began? Want to ... read more

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Here are several scarecrow books to read and enjoy. Your students can also draw their own scarecrows using this drawing guide.

Scarecrow Books and Directed Drawing

September 30, 2019

Are you ready for fall? We are! We recently visited our local library to refresh our book collection. While we were there, I grabbed a handful of scarecrow books to read. After we enjoyed a few of the books, I showed my kids how to draw their very own scarecrows. I thought I would share some of my favorite scarecrow books and a directed drawing with you. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book or find all of these scarecrow books on my Amazon page. we are a participant in the amazon services llc associates ... read more

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Libraries are magical places filled with adventure, interesting characters, mysteries, and more. Here are some great children's books about libraries, librarians, and those who love to read books.

Children’s Books About Libraries and Library Books

July 15, 2019

As a child, I can remember going to the library every week. I loved when a new book was released and having time to browse for a new favorite. I still love visiting the library today! In fact, I have been taking my own children to the library about every three weeks where they can browse and check out their own stack of books. Libraries are magical places filled with adventure, interesting characters, mysteries, and more. Here are some great children's books about libraries, librarians, and those who love to read books. You can click ... read more

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Punxsutawney Phyllis (Activities and Resources)

January 19, 2017

I don't know about you, but Groundhog Day always seems to sneak up on me each year. It has something to do with arriving so early in February and competing with so many other holidays early in the year. I tend to read several stories aloud to build schema about groundhogs and the holiday, but then we focus in on one story, Punxsutawney Phyllis (also called Wake Up, Groundhog). Here are some activities and resources you can pair with Punxsutawney Phyllis. All About Punxsutawney Phyllis If you don't already have a copy of this book in ... read more

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Air & Weather Freebies, Day 4 – A Hodgepodge of Freebies

March 31, 2015

Welcome to Day 4 of the Air & Weather freebies!  If you are just joining in on the fun, you can play catch up here: Cloud Activities Games & More  Songs and Poems   Today I'm here to bring you even more Air & Weather freebies!   As you are collecting books for your unit, here are some graphic organizers your students can use in small groups:         If you're looking for some great read alouds or books to use with your small groups, here are three I recommend: You can find ... read more

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Air & Weather Freebies, Day 3 – Songs & Poems

March 30, 2015

Welcome to Day 3 of the Air & Weather freebies! I'm so glad you are back for more.  In case you are just joining in on the fun, you can read about Cloud Activities here and find Games & Art Ideas here. Today's focus:     I love integrating these songs and poems into our unit.  They come in handy when something doesn't go as planned.  Kids ask to read  their books with partners during Daily 5, in the hallway while waiting for specialists, and even if we pack up a minute or two early (rare occasion, I tell you).  They ... read more

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Air & Weather Freebies, Day 1 – Clouds

March 28, 2015

Welcome to the first of four days of Air & Weather freebies!  Today's focus:   Living in the Pacific Northwest, clouds can be found almost every day in the spring, which is why it's the perfect time to teach this unit.  One of the first things we do is fill out the first two columns of this KWL chart about clouds {courtesy of Kristen Smith}:     Once I have gathered data about what students already know, we move onto gathering more information.  Some of my favorite cloud books:   The Cloud Book by ... read more

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Groundhog Day is almost here. Will he his shadow? Groundhog Day is almost here. Will he his shadow? Only time will tell! One book I love to read this time of year is Groundhog Weather School. Not only does this book provide a bit of the history behind the holiday, but it also includes information about weather and the seasons. If you’re sharing this book, be sure to grab these free activities to help guide your students through the text. They are available in my TPT store.

Which one are you hoping for?
❄️ more winter
🌸 early spring
Do you prefer to blend in OR do you dare to stand Do you prefer to blend in OR do you dare to stand out?

At school, Monique wore a uniform every single day. But looking just like everyone else was not for her. One day, she found a huge, red hat in a trunk in the attic and decided she’d wear it to school. Everyone noticed her and had something to say, which made Monique smile…until a teacher told her she had to take off the hat. 

The next day, everyone at school was wearing a hat - everyone except Monique, who was already planning something new to wear the following day. With each new idea and accessory that makes Monique unique comes a series of kids who copy and mimic her style. Can she find a way to be different?

This book is often hard to find, but has a great message about individuality and celebrating that it’s okay to be different! Have you read this one yet?

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The holiday books have been put away. That means o The holiday books have been put away. That means our shelf is ready for a fresh stack of books to share for bedtime stories. Here’s what came home with me on my latest trip to the local library. 

👀 See any titles that catch your eye?
I may introduce a lot of books to you here on the I may introduce a lot of books to you here on the gram, but sometimes YOU are the ones who introduce books to me. This is one of those stories.

Sarah lives alone in her little house now that her children are all grown up. Every time she looks out her window, she sees the neighborhood children waiting for the bus. One winter morning she notices a boy who doesn’t have mittens. This worries her, so she gathers some supplies and sets out to knit him a new pair. Once finished, she hangs them on the tree next to the bus stop. 

When the boy finds the mittens the next day, he quickly tries them on and beams at their perfect fit. Sarah’s heart is filled with joy and it isn’t long before she makes even more mittens to hang on the tree. The kids look forward to finding these new treasures each morning at the bus stop. Sarah is sure that no one knows it is her adding to the mitten tree until one day she returns home and finds a surprise waiting for her - a basket filled with beautiful balls of yarn.

This heartwarming story has a great message about kindness, community, and the joy that comes from helping others. It would make a great addition to your winter book collection!

Have you read The Mitten Tree?

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I might share a lot of picture books, but I do lov I might share a lot of picture books, but I do love chapter books, too. One of my favorites for January is Mr. Popper’s Penguins. While this story has been around for decades, it still manages to entertain readers of all ages. ⁣
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If you aren’t familiar, Mr. Popper is a housepainter who daydreams about polar expeditions. One day he receives a real penguin and his world turns upside down. Soon after the penguin grows lonely and the Poppers add a second penguin to their home. It isn’t long before they have 10 penguin chicks, making that 12 penguins in all! With so many mouths to feed, Mr. Popper realizes he will have to do something to bring in more money. That’s when Popper’s Performing Penguins gets started. The show goes on tour and plenty of hilarious antics begin!⁣
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I used this book with some of my reading groups in both 2nd and 3rd grade with the help of a few resources to guide students through the text (comprehension questions for each chapter, vocabulary activities, graphic organizers, and more). There’s also a penguin craft, which was a big hit! This resource is available in my TPT store. Drop a 🐧 in the comments or send me a DM if you’d like the link. ⁣
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When it comes to Mr. Popper’s Penguins, which do you prefer?⁣
📖  Book⁣
🎥  Movie⁣
Have you ever felt like you don’t quite fit in? Have you ever felt like you don’t quite fit in? Or maybe you’ve let the opinions of others creep into your mind  and start to doubt yourself? If so, I think you should read Lone Wolf.⁣
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In this story, Maple is a member of the Parker family. She loves playing tug-of-war with Jax, reading with Avery, getting treats, and going for looooooooong walks. But wherever she goes, people comment that she looks more like a wolf than a dog. The Parkers explain the difference between a husky and a wolf, but Maple starts to have her doubts. ⁣
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One day, Maple sees the fence open and takes her chance to explore the wild as a lone wolf. Will Maple love this new lifestyle, or will she realize that home with the Parkers is where she truly belongs? ⁣
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This charming story explores family, self-doubt, and finding the place where you belong. It would be a great story to share in the classroom or at home.⁣
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Have you read Lone Wolf yet?
Whether you’re headed back to the classroom this Whether you’re headed back to the classroom this week or next week, please don’t forget to make time to review your classroom rules and procedures. You can make this process a bit more enjoyable by sharing books. Sometimes these stories have a way of getting through when your words can’t. I put together a list of my favorites on my website. Tap the link in my bio or drop a comment below if you’d like me to send you the link. 

When do students head back to school in your area?

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