Happy December! Ready for a month filled with love, Christmas cheer, and excited children? There is nothing like an elementary classroom during the holiday season, so much excitement and anticipation! Today I am sharing a Christmas read aloud favorite of mine… Cranberry Christmas I just love the Cranberry book series by Wende and
Hey there, fellow teachers! I just have to share my love for Katy Hudson’s books with you! If you haven’t read Too Many Carrots and A Loud Winter’s Nap, you’re missing out. They’re adorable and filled with charm, just like Katy’s latest book, The Golden Acorn. The Golden Acorn is
The Someone New by Jill Twiss is the perfect book for anytime of the year. Its message of friendship and overcoming your fears is perfect for all ears- young and old. The story is a sweet one and the illustrations are gorgeous (illustrated by EG Keller). The Someone New Book Recommendation: Message of
If you are preparing to teach a unit on the WATER CYCLE you have to check out this water cycle mentor text and Ways to Conserve Water craft! A Drop in the Ocean: The Story of Water written by Jacqui Bailey and illustrated by Matthew Lilly This book
Let me count the ways I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this new book by Joanna Gaines and her kids. I can’t recommend this book enough! We are the Gardeners is the perfect read aloud! This book is full of science (plants) content and has a fantastic message about GROWTH MINDSET!
This past week I was working on completely overhauling my Mystery Reading Unit resource for my Teachers Pay Teachers store. While working, I was able to reread some of my favorites and I even discovered a new mystery read aloud book. I just love this selection of books and I want to
I recently purchased The Good Egg by Jory John as part of a promotion at Barnes and Noble and I am so glad that I did! Just a few pages into the story I realized what a gem this book is! The Good Egg sends such a positive message about self-care!
While browsing at the bookstore the other day I came across this funny book! I was not familiar with the author Josh Funk, but now I want to read all of his books! Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast by Josh Funk has me hooked! This book is so much
Looking for a great book to teach figurative language to your third grade students? Oh my goodness… I am in the midwest and it seems as if winter is going to go on FOREVER! So today I am going to share a book with you that makes me think of warmer
I just love sharing classic children’s books and Brave Irene by William Steig is the one I am sharing today! This book is all about perseverance and setting your mind to something and doing it- a great message for kids (and adults, too)! Have you read Brave Irene to your students this winter? This
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