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If you have students who love a good mystery, but aren’t quite ready to engage with a longer chapter book, you need to check out the King & Kayla series by Dori Hillestad Butler and Nancy Meyers! Reasons to Read the King & Kayla Series Lovable Characters Each book centers around King & Kayla. King is a friendly and loyal… Read More
Have you ever wanted something so much that you were willing to do almost anything to have it? That’s what happens to Andrew in Freckle Juice. This book has been around for many years, but it is still a hit with students today. These Freckle Juice activities will help guide your students through the book. ABOUT THE BOOK Written by:… Read More
Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it. It’s a day to celebrate friendship, kindness, and love. Whether you’re in the classroom or sharing books with your own kids at home, here are some great Valentine’s Day books. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book. Or click the buttons to shop… Read More
The 100th Day of School is a big milestone for young students. Here are some books to help you celebrate the 100th Day of School! You can click on any of the titles below to learn more about each book. Or click the buttons to shop for these books on Amazon and Bookshop. BOOKS FOR THE 100TH DAY OF SCHOOL… Read More
Have you thought about using novels with small groups, but aren’t sure where to start? It is definitely possible to do so in the primary grades! Here’s how I got started using chapter books with my second graders during my small group time. WHY USE NOVELS WITH SMALL GROUPS? My very first year of teaching, I was in… Read More
Reading aloud to my students is one of my favorite things to do. Sharing books is a magical time and it’s not something I am willing to skip just because we are short on time. My read aloud time is filled with both picture books and chapter books, often for different reasons. Reading aloud to my students allows me to… Read More
