There’s something magical about Be You!, Peter Reynolds. It’s a gentle, colorful celebration of individuality and self-expression that speaks straight to the hearts of our students (and let’s be honest, to us teachers too!). Every page encourages kids to be…
Your students will love delving into this topic with pictures, real photos, vocabulary practice, short reading passages, and an interactive activity to match. So let’s explore some hibernation activities that your kindergarten, preschool, or first-grade class is sure to love.…
Some books just have a way of grabbing your heart and your students’ attention, and The Bad Seed by Jory John is one of them. This funny, relatable story about a sunflower seed who feels “bad” but decides to turn…
There’s no better way to celebrate the season than with a heartwarming story like A Loud Winter’s Nap by Katy Hudson and A Loud Winter’s Nap activities to imporove literacy and reading literature skills. This charming book follows Tortoise, who…
The Wish Tree by Kyo Maclear is the perfect book for your winter read aloud lessons. This story focuses on embracing the magic of believing. Follow Charles and his trusty sled, Boggan, as they journey to find the wish tree.…
This holiday season, I wanted to bring a little extra magic into my classroom. I know how much my students love Santa, so I put together a week of activities all about the big guy in red! These Christmas worksheets…
When I introduced this first grade writing activity to my class, it quickly became a favorite. Students were so excited to work on their crafts and procedural winter writing tasks as they learned how to make hot cocoa. The best…
If you’re looking for a fun and engaging read-aloud this Halloween, The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky by Jory John is on my reading list every year! This fun story not only entertains but also opens the door to…
Have you ever had one of those days where nothing seems to go as planned? Well, that’s exactly what happens in It’s Raining Bats and Frogs! This whimsical story is full of unexpected turns, as a witch named Delia finds…
Let’s be honest, Halloween can be a little overwhelming for some of our younger students. Not everyone loves spooky ghosts and ghouls, and as teachers, we’re always on the lookout for ways to make sure every child feels comfortable while…