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If your students struggle when trying new things, try some growth mindset activities for kids. These ideas are a great way to help students gain confidence and feel inspired when trying something new for the first time. Fun Growth Mindset Activities With The Dot The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds is s great book to read to your class when… Read More
Spring is in the air, and what better way to celebrate the arrival of this beautiful season than by reading some great books to your first graders? In this blog post, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite spring read alouds for first grade. These picture books are perfect for introducing your young readers to the changing seasons and the… Read More
Love is in the air and it’s time to fill your classroom library with your favorite books for February. This list of 33 February read aloud books is everything you need for Valentine’s Day, President’s Day and Groundhogs Day. Head to your local or school library to grab this list of favorite February read aloud books for first graders. Valentine’s Day… Read More
It’s time to snuggle up beside a cozy fire (or a faux fire on your smartboard) and get ready to read some winter themed tales in your classroom! This list of 20 January read alouds is sure to bring some warmth to your lesson plans this month. Take a look below at my list of favorite January read alouds for kids… Read More
It’s time to grab your Christmas read alouds and deck the halls in your kindergarten and first grade classrooms with a little holiday cheer! Head to your local library to reserve this Christmas book list of 15 stories. They’re sure to bring some magic to your lesson plans this month. Take a look below at my list of favorite December… Read More
The classic tale of the gingerbread man is one of my favorites, but have you heard about the gingerbread baby? Take a peek at how I add some holiday magic to my classroom with these gingerbread baby activities. Gingerbread Baby Activities We started this lesson with one of my favorite stories, the tale of The Gingerbread Baby by Jan Brett…. Read More
