Evelyn Del Rey is Moving Away is the Perfect Personal Narrative Mentor Text
Have you read this beautiful book by Meg Medina? Not only does it have gorgeous illustrations (by Sonia Sanchez), but it is a wonderful story about the power of friendships. As I read this book I couldn’t help but think back about the friendships of my childhood and they were such sweet memories! Evelyn Del Rey […]
Trombone Shorty Mentor Text
Hello! Hope all is going as well as can be expected for you- whether you are teaching in person, hybrid, or distance learning. Today I am going to share another reading activity utilizing the Storyline Online free resource. Using Storyline Online is a perfect option for any situation because it is free and anyone with internet access can use it! […]
A Tale of Two Beasts Read Aloud Introduction for Perspective and Point of View
Storyline Online is a great resource for teachers! Whether teaching in person or virtually- this is a site that you should be utilizing! The activity I am sharing with you this week goes with a book read by Sarah Silverman on Storyline Online. It is called A Tale of Two Beasts and it is written by Fiona […]
The Hula Hoopin’ Queen Figurative Language Mentor Text
I just love the book I am going to share with you today! The Hula Hoopin’ Queen by Thelma Lynne Godin and illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton is a delightful book full of great figurative language. The Hula Hoopin’ Queen is available on both Amazon and Barnes and Noble, but a video of the book read by Oprah […]
Poetry Books Your Third Graders Will Love!
Does the thought of teaching poetry to your third grade students fill you with dread? Poetry can feel scary for teachers and for students. Today I want to share two poetry books that your students will love… PLUS a poetry writing activity that will be engaging for your students! Poetry Books Your Third Grade Students […]
Chinese New Year Ideas
Do you teach your students about Chinese New Year? This year Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, falls on January 25th. Today I am going to share a few quick ideas for you to use this week with your students. It is so important for students to learn about different cultures and celebrations so […]
A Winter Hodgepodge and Free Snowman Activity
Today on the blog it is a little bit of a hodgepodge! I want to share a few of my favorite winter read alouds with you PLUS I have a free snowman fraction activity I would like to share with you! When I was a little girl I was obsessed with the Little House on the […]
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 […]
The Golden Acorn Mentor Text Recommendation
I love the books Too Many Carrots and A Loud Winter’s Nap, both written and illustrated by Katy Hudson. Her latest book might be my favorite… maybe because I am obsessed with squirrels! The Golden Acorn by Katy Hudson This is a terrific book for any time of year, but I think would be especially fun to […]