Everyone has a story to tell. What is yours?
Reading and writing make a pretty great pair, right? I mean, our students get some of their best ideas from books they have read. When it comes to helping kids become better writers, I like to draw upon picture books as mentor texts. Here are some of my favorite picture books about writing for kids. These are sure to inspire… Read More
With everything that is happening in the world right now, many kids and adults find themselves feeling anxious and worrying more than usual. One way to help your kids work through these feelings is with books. Here are some great books for kids who worry or have anxiety. You can click on any of the titles below to learn more… Read More
What are your favorite Presidents’ Day books for kids? These Presidents’ Day books for kids may just inspire one of your students to run for POTUS in the future! You can click on any of the titles below to learn more about each book or find all of these books about Presidents’ Day on my Amazon page. Presidents’ Day Books… Read More
Robot in Love by T.L. McBeth is a sweet story with a surprising ending for anyone who doesn’t pick up on the clues in the illustrations. While this story can be read any time of year, I think it would be a great book to share near Valentine’s Day. I want to share a few activities you can pair with… Read More
What’s on your summer reading list this year? Summer is right around the corner, which means I have been loading up my Kindle with new books to read. My summer reading list includes a lot of thrillers, books with twists and turns, and tragedy. It’s not for the faint of heart, but reading in the warm sunshine and fresh air… Read More
The end of the school year can be filled with a variety of emotions. You are bound to find students who feel joy, sadness, and even fear about the school year ending. I always turn to books to help students cope with whatever they are feeling in that moment. Here are several books your students might enjoy at the end… Read More
