Butterflies on the First Day of School Activities for Character Study, Retelling, and More
The first day of school is a big deal for our students – and Butterflies on the First Day of School by Annie Silvestro captures that mix of nerves and…
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Teacher’s favorite back to school books for kindergarten
Whether you’re setting up your classroom, labeling folders, or wondering how your new group of kinders will handle the first day (bless them), there’s one thing you can control: your…
School’s First Day of School Activities and Lesson plans to start the year right!
Every year, I look for that one perfect book that helps ease the nerves of day one and starts meaningful conversations about what it means to be part of a…
The Word Collector Activities to Build Vocabulary, Writing Skills, and Character Understanding
The Word Collector activities to go along with the book by Peter H. Reynolds is a great book for introducing students to the idea that words have meaning, impact, and…
The Best Summer Worksheets for Kindergarten
If you’re anything like me, when the weather warms up and the countdown to summer begins, you’re looking for activities that keep your kinders learning… but also calm and engaged.…
And Then Comes Summer Activities: Writing, Vocabulary, and Sunny Fun
Every year when planning my end of the year read aloud sessions, I know it’s time to pull And Then Comes Summer off the shelf and use my And Then…
If I Built a school activities and worksheets
Writing, Vocabulary, and a STEM Design Challenge That’s Full of Imagination! If your students love dreaming up wild inventions and “what if” scenarios, If I Built a School activites to…
End of the Year Read Alouds with Activities & Ideas to Celebrate, Reflect, and Wrap Up 2025
There’s something about those final weeks of school that feels a little surreal. The countdown is real, the supplies are running low, and the energy is high. But instead of…
Kindness is My Superpower Activities – Writing, Discussion, and Comprehension for This Powerful Read Aloud
When I first read Kindness is My Superpower by Alicia Ortego to my first graders, I could feel the energy shift in the room. You know that beautiful, quiet kind…
Using Behavior Reflection Think Sheets to Grow Kindness in the Classroom
Let’s be real – behavior management doesn’t have to be all clip charts and consequences. One of the most effective tools I use in my classroom are simple behavior reflection…
Be You Peter Reynolds Activities: Discussion Questions, Writing Craft, and more
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,…
Hibernation Activities for Kindergarten, Preschool, and First Grade
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…
The Bad Seed Book Activities and Teaching ideas
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 Loud Winter’s Nap activities and Lesson Plan Ideas
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…
The Wish Tree by Kyo Maclear – Ideas and Activities
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…
All About Santa and Christmas Lesson Plan – Christmas Worksheets for Preschool, Kindergarten and First Grade
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…
First Grade Writing Prompts – Hot Cocoa WINTER WRITING PROMPTS CRAFT
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…
The Good, the Bad and the Spooky – Ideas and Activities, Lesson plan
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…
It’s Raining Bats and Frogs – Activities and Lesson Plan ideas
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…
Ghost Afraid of the Dark – Activities and Lesson Plan
Let’s be honest, we’ve all had a moment (or two!) when we were afraid of something—whether it was as simple as a dark room or the first day of school.…