Celebrate Smiles and Books About Kindness
Did you know that World Smile Day™ will be celebrated this year on October 2? I am thinking that this is a great day to celebrate, especially in 2020! This day was invented by Harvey Ball, the man that invented the smiley face. This special day is celebrated on the first Friday of October each year for […]
The Golden Acorn Mentor Text Recommendation: Teaching How Characters Evolve Throughout a Story
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 a great mentor text recommendation […]
How to Catch a Turkey Thanksgiving Read Aloud Recommendation
How to Catch a Turkey by Adam Wallace, illustrated by Andy Elkerton, is a funny, rhyming picture book about a turkey on the loose at school just before the Thanksgiving play. Kids love it, and it’s packed with teaching points on word choice and show-don’t-tell. The How to Catch a… series includes several books. (Check […]
In November… Third Grade Mentor Text
Oh my goodness- I can’t believe we are almost to November. Time to trade in the jack-o-lanterns for turkeys… or maybe even Christmas trees? I love November and December in the elementary classroom, so much to do and so much fun. It’s a great time for strengthening your classroom community with all of the opportunities for giving […]
Halloween Read Alouds: I Need My Monster
Happy Almost Halloween! It’s hard to believe Halloween is next week- it seems like October has flown by! Is the excitement level in your room starting to CREEP up a little bit more each day? Today I have a fantastic Halloween read aloud your little monsters will love! Plus if you make it all the way to the […]
The Vanishing Pumpkin
I love old(ish) picture books. I am a vintage girl at heart and when choosing read alouds I often find myself gravitating towards older books. Now, The Vanishing Pumpkin is not that old (published in 1983), but it reminds me of the Halloweens of my childhood with illustrations and vocabulary. The Vanishing Pumpkin is a […]
Pumpkin Jack
Fall is my absolute FAVORITE time of the year (well maybe, winter is a close second) but anyway, today I want to share a great fall/Halloween book with you! Have you read Pumpkin Jack by Will Hubbell? This book was published in 2000, but is new to me. There are so many things I love […]