As a child, I can remember two little words that I wanted to hear on a winter morning: snow day! There's something so magical about the first snowfall that brings smiles and excitement about the day that lies ahead. If this sounds familiar, check out Snow Day! by Lester Laminack. This book captures the hope and excitement about a possible snow day with an unexpected twist at the end. I've put together a few activities to pair with this book that I want to share with you. About the Book When the weatherman predicts a big snowfall, it’s ... read more
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Spring Books for Kids
Spring will be here soon. Does this season bring you thoughts of planting a garden or jumping in puddles? Maybe you'll be looking for rainbows or hunting for bugs. No matter what comes to mind, these spring books for kids will bring all the joys of this season to life. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book. Or click the buttons to shop for these books on Amazon and Bookshop. Spring Books for Kids Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring As days stretch longer, animals creep out ... read more
Read Aloud Tips
Reading aloud to children of all ages is so important. Some teachers and families don't make time for read aloud because of busy schedules, lack of books, or because their kids can already read independently. If that sounds familiar, here are some read aloud tips to make this time work in the classroom or at home. Read Aloud Tips Here are a few read aloud tips for you (in no particular order). Be Consistent I think being consistent is so important when it comes to reading books to kids. There should be a chunk of time dedicated to the read ... read more
Library Lion Activities
Library Lion is a great book to share at the beginning of the year. Not only will this book help start a conversation about library rules and caring for books, but kids will absolutely love and root for this friendly lion! Here are some printable and digital Library Lion activities you can use in the classroom or at home. About the Book Written by: Michelle Knudsen Illustrated by: Kevin Hawkes Miss Merriweather, the head librarian, is very particular about rules in the library. No running allowed. And you must be quiet. But when a ... read more
Ice Cream Books for Kids
Who wants ice cream? Kids do! Summer is just around the corner. Here are some great ice cream books to help you stay cool. I even have an ice cream craft you can pair with one of these stories. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book or find all of these Ice Cream Books for Kids on my Amazon page. 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 affiliated sites. ICE ... read more
Finding A New Routine at Home
How are you doing? So far, we are healthy, but still trying to navigate all of the changes around us. Our district made the call to close schools until at least April 24th. That gives us 6 weeks at home. My daughter came home with just about every school book and journal and one additional homework packet, but we were told to wait for more instructions. My son came home with a note saying the teacher would provide more information the following Monday. As of today, our district has not started online learning yet, and to be honest, I'm not ... read more
Groundhog Day Books for Kids
Groundhog Day will be here before you know it! To help make sure you are prepared, take a look at these Groundhog Day books for kids and find one to share with your students. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book or find all of these books about Groundhog Day on my Amazon page. 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 affiliated sites. GROUNDHOG DAY ... read more
Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.
In January, we will all take a day to honor the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. However, is a day really enough time to honor his work and legacy? I don't think so! I know how challenging it can be to fit everything in, but it is important to make time. Here are some books and resources you can share with your students about Dr. King. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book or find all of these books about MLK. on my Amazon page. we are a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an ... read more
Kindness Books for Kids
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 is hard, and how spreading kindness can come back around. These are some of my favorite kindness books for kids. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book. we are a participant in the amazon ... read more
Wordless Picture Books for Kids
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 click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book or find all of these wordless picture books on my Amazon page. we are a participant in the amazon ... read more
