A Christmas Book Activity For YOU!
Merry Christmas! It’s the most wonderful (and hectic) time of the year. Not only are you trying to wrap things up in the classroom while managing a group of very excited children, but you probably also have a list of things you are trying to finish up for your homes and families! My wish for you is a […]
The Broken Ornament
Have you read The Broken Ornament? It is such a sweet Christmas story with a wonderful message! It is written by Tony DiTerlizzi, the author of The Spiderwick Chronicles series and Ted, among others. The Broken Ornament is the story of a little boy named Jack who wants more of everything for Christmas, more decorations, a […]
Cranberry Christmas
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 Harry Devlin (you can see […]
Christmas Tapestry is a Wonderful Holiday Read Aloud
Of all the Christmas read alouds, this one has to be my very favorite… Christmas Tapestry by Patricia Polacco If you choose to read this aloud to your class… be ready for tears! Every single time I read this book I cry. Even though I know what is going to happen I still cry. Every. Single. Time. […]
Holiday Book Recommendation Merry Christmas, Old Armadillo
I am back this week with another holiday book recommendation for you! Have you read Merry Christmas, Old Armadillo by Larry Dane Brimner? This book has been in my library for years (it was published in 1995) and it is a favorite of mine because of its sweet story of friendship and love during the holiday […]
Holiday Book Recommendation The Trees of the Dancing Goats
Holiday read alouds are the BEST! In the coming weeks I am planning on sharing some of my very favorites with you. First up is…The Trees of the Dancing Goats by Patricia Polacco. This is a touching book that really exemplifies the meaning of the holidays. I am a HUGE fan of Patricia Polacco. Several of her books would […]
Stained Glass Ornaments
Happy December! Hope this holiday season finds you feeling joyful and blessed! Today I want to share an easy, fun, engaging holiday ornament project. Not only is this ornament easy to complete, but it is very inexpensive! Win-win! The process to complete this ornament is easy, and you can use ANY artwork you want for the students […]
Holiday Addition and Subtraction (with Regrouping) Math Card Game Fun
An elementary classroom in December is an exciting place to be! Kiddos are so full of energy and excitement… sometimes it is hard to contain it all! Educational games are a great way to keep kids engaged and learning all the way up to Winter Break. Your kids will love these Holiday Addition and Subtraction […]
Reading Reindeer! Merry Christmas
Creating projects with my kids is one of the things I enjoy most about teaching. The kids get so excited to incorporate crafts and art as a way of displaying their learning. I wanted to do a holiday project with them this week so we created “Reading Reindeer”. Don’t they make a cute display? The first […]