It’s so important to teach our students about caring for the Earth. I love that Earth Day encourages it, but it’s something we can do with our students the entire school year. I am going to share a few of my favorite “Protecting Mother Nature” books and some activities that you can do in your […]
Books Teachers Love: April Read Alouds
I know we’re not suppose to choose an April Read Aloud by it’s cover, but I couldn’t help it with this adorable book. What can I say, I’m a sucker for bright colors and cute illustrations. Each month, a few teachers get together and share our favorite read alouds and activities that will help you […]
March Read Alouds for Primary Grades
I want to share with you one of my favorite series as part of this March Read Alouds post. Not because it has a lot of depth and requires a lot of thinking, but because it’s fun! The “There was an Old Lady” books remind me of my childhood and my students think they’re hilarious. […]
Books Teachers Love for February: Looking at Lincoln and some ART
I love that every month on the 10th, a few of us teachers bring you some of our favorite read alouds each month with some great activities that you can use right away. I’m all for easy, engaging, and fun! What made me buy Looking at Lincoln, by Maira Kalman a few years ago with […]
Martin Luther King Jr. Activities
We’re a third of the way through December and I don’t know about you but my mind is already thinking about January so I can be prepped and ready when we return from winter break. Every month, a few of us teachers get together and share our favorite read alouds. I’ve got several Martin Luther […]
Books Teachers Love: It’s Christmas David
This month, I’m excited to bring you one of my favorite Read Alouds for December! I absolutely loved the David series by David Shannon. Since we haven’t read a David book since the beginning of the school year, this is a BIG treat! Merry Christmas, David is always a class fave! When I take out […]
Books Teachers Love for November
We’re back for another edition of Books Teachers Love and this month, we’re bringing you our favorite November read alouds. Each month, we share our books and some activities that you can use in your classroom tomorrow. And the best part, you can win 4 of them! One of my favorite read alouds in November […]
Pumpkin Week with Pumpkin Jack
I wanted to share some books with you for October that I think you will love! October is the perfect time to learn about life cycles, including decomposition with pumpkins. It’s a great way to tie in pumpkins into your language arts, art, and math block. I know most people I however will be soaking […]