Teaching students to summarize seems like it should be fairly easy. There are no comprehension questions, no digging deeper into the text and no activating prior knowledge. After all everything they need is right there in front of them. In this blogpost I’ll share 5 ways to help your students master summarizing. But easy is …
There always seems to be an eagerness among students to learn about the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and what a great topic for them to be eager about! There are so many lifelong lessons that children can carry on into adulthood. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is such …
I think we can all agree that 2020 has been some kind of year! I mean holy cow! So while taking down the Christmas tree and having my last Peppermint Latte is sad, I know I’m not alone when I anticipate the new beginnings that lie ahead in 2021. Even though they’re kids, I bet …
Here is a list of 12 of my favorite Christmas Tree Picture books-in the shape of a Christmas tree 🙂 ! I’ve also included a few activities you can do in your classroom with them. If you click the titles below you’ll see the YouTube version of each book incase you don’t have it handy! …
“SANTA! I KNOW HIM!” Our favorite jolly guy in the big red suit is coming back to town. To help bring the Christmas cheer into your classroom, I have compiled a list of my favorite Santa Claus books as well as a few activities to go along with them: Each link below will take you to …
Can you believe there’s only a little over two weeks until Thanksgiving?! It’s likely you’ll want a few (or alot) of books to share with your students about Pilgrims and Native Americans, being Thankful and all things Turkey! I have put together a list of my favorite Thanksgiving books to read aloud during November and …
THANKSGIVING PLACEMAT This Thankful Placemat is a super cute Thanksgiving activity for kids -and one they can show off while eating their turkey and stuffing. There’s nothing to trace and you only need a few materials in order to complete! Hang these Thankful Placemats on your bulletin board and then send them home in time …
