The Scarecrow by Beth Ferry is one of my absolute favorite read alouds for autumn reading sessions. This beautifully simple story of friendship, change, and kindness is perfect for sparking rich conversations with students. If you’re looking for ways to…
Nothing like Halloween to spark creativity in young writers! Whether you’re looking to engage your students in spooky fun or to use the season to build their writing skills, Halloween-themed writing prompts can be a hit in the classroom. Follow…
Teaching handwriting to young learners can be both a rewarding and challenging experience. Using handwriting practice sheets is essential for developing fine motor skills, improving letter recognition, and fostering a love for writing. Here are some engaging and effective ideas…
Looking for a great way to teach your students about friendship and kindness? You Can Be a Good Friend (No Matter What!): A Lil TJ Book activities to go along with the book by Taraji P. Henson are perfect for…
A great book companion to complement The Great Eggscape, a marvelous story about eggs going on the great escape that teaches an important message on how to be a good friend. Explore the message of The Great Eggscape read aloud…
Get ready for a holiday adventure and explore the theme of gift giving, friendship and creativity with “The Cool Bean Presents: As Cool as It Gets”. With this story we return to the world of “The Food Group” characters to…
The new book in the Food Series by Jory John – The Sour Grape – is here and she is *seriously* adorable. I probably relate to this book the most, I hold a grudge and I won’t budge — did…
If you are looking to add more character education books to your library, The Good Egg by Jory John is the book for you. Few books for elementary students manage to address such important subjects as balance, peer pressure and…
The best way to wrap up a school year is with a read aloud. Picture books in this post help recall the precious memories made throughout the year. These end of the year read aloud activities are filled with fun…
The Smart Cookie book by Jory John is a fun read aloud with an adorable main character, a sweet and smart cookie, teaching such an important message about self-confidence. With the help of these The Smart Cookie activities ideas, your…