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A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon is a Caldecott medal of honor book that offers a valuable lesson on identity, acceptance, and being true to oneself. The simple message of the book shows students that it’s better to be yourself and others will accept you just as you are. It’s a great addition to your read aloud activities… Read More
Teaching kindness is just as important as teaching reading and math, especially in the formative years of kindergarten and first grade. It’s one of the most important social emotional learning skills for children to learn. One of the most effective ways to instill this value is through engaging children’s books that demonstrate the power of simple acts of kindness. From… Read More
Are you an elementary teacher that’s looking for a way to include read alouds into your daily instruction? If so, you need to check out the website Storyline Online. It’s a great resource for teachers who are seeking to foster a love of reading and enhance literacy skills in their elementary classrooms. What is Storyline Online? Storyline Online is a… Read More
Are you ready to hop into some Easter-themed fun with your kindergarten or 1st-grade students? If you’re looking for engaging activities to accompany the funny children’s Easter book How To Catch The Easter Bunny by Adam Wallace, you’ve come to the right place! This is always a favorite storybook to add to my book studies in April! In this blog post, I’ll… Read More
Reading aloud to children in the classroom is vitally important to their success as a reader. But is it really as simple as just sitting down to read a book? Reading aloud to kids certainly isn’t a complicated process but there are a few things to consider before your next read aloud. Here are important strategies to remember when reading… Read More
It’s almost time for one of my favorite holidays of the year – Thanksgiving. I can almost smell the turkey cooking in the oven and the sounds of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade on the television! How can you take this excitement and turn it into a meaningful project in your first-grade classroom? Read on to see how you can… Read More
