Looking for activities to use as you dive into the Magic Tree House series? Engage your young explorer with these crafts, comprehension activities, and book extension ideas. These activities are perfect for nurturing a love of reading and adventure while targeting key reading skills. About The Magic Tree House Series The Magic Tree House transports readers into a world of… Read More
Using Novels with Small Groups
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
Nonfiction Series Books for Kids
Nonfiction text surrounds us in our everyday lives, but often younger students struggle to find nonfiction texts that they can both read and comprehend easily. Not only am I going to share some of my favorite nonfiction series books for kids, but I’m also going to give you a peek into some of these books so you know what to… Read More


