Groundhog Day Coloring Pages
With Groundhog Day just around the corner, I wanted to share some coloring pages that your students will love. These activities are not only a great way to celebrate Groundhog Day, but they also reinforce the math skills students have learned so far this school year.
Children’s Books That Have Been Turned Into Movies
Looking for new ways to get your kids to read more books? Try sharing one that has been turned into a movie! Reading children’s books that have been turned into movies can entice your most reluctant readers. As a bonus, they provide ample opportunities to compare and contrast the two. Not only am I sharing some of my favorite books & movie adaptations, but I also have a fun popcorn craft you can pair with them.
Sloth Books for Kids
Are your kids fascinated by sloths? Let them explore these interesting creatures through books. Here are some great sloth books for kids. This collection includes both fiction and nonfiction titles.
A Loud Winter’s Nap Activities
Winter is just around the corner, which means it’s time to change out your seasonal books. Make sure to add A Loud Winter’s Nap to your collection. Here are several activities to pair with this fun story.
Favorite Gingerbread Books for Kids
Are you getting ready for a gingerbread unit? You’ll want to add some great books to share with your students. Here are some of my favorite gingerbread books for kids. So, run, run, as fast as you can. It’s time to catch the gingerbread man!
Creepy Crayon Craft
First, we met the Creepy Carrots. Then came Creepy Pair of Underwear. Now, Aaron Reynolds and Peter Brown have teamed up to bring us Creepy Crayon! If you’re planning to share this story with your students this year, be sure to check out this craft to help your students sequence the story.
Invent-a-Pet Activities
Many kids love animals and enjoy having pets. It’s even fun for them to explore what kinds of animals they would love to keep at home. Invent-a-Pet takes a closer look at using a machine to create the perfect pet. Here are several activities you can pair with the book, Invent-a-Pet.
Addition to Ten Math Game
Many students need additional practice with their fact fluency. I like to make sure they have a solid foundation with addition facts to ten before moving onto larger problems. Here’s a fun dice game with a bowling theme to help students practice addition to ten.
Too Many Carrots Activities
Do you love a story that combines a good message with cheerful illustrations and a little humor? Then you should read Too Many Carrots by Katy Hudson. I’ve put together a few activities you can pair with this cute story.
Rude Cakes Writing Craft
Do you know a child who is working on their manners? You might want to introduce them to Rude Cakes. I want to share a writing craft you can create after reading this humorous story.
Valentine’s Day Jitters Activities
Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it. Have you picked out the books and activities you will share? Valentine’s Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg has just been released in time for the holiday and I want to share a few activities you can pair with this story.
10 Yeti Books for Kids
Are your kids fascinated by yetis? While they might not come across these mythical creatures in the real world, that doesn’t mean they can’t enjoy entertaining stories about them. Here are some yeti books for kids that I think you’ll enjoy!