The Someone New Book Recommendation PLUS New Student Tips
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 Friendship and Overcoming Your Fears! […]
Water Cycle Mentor Text and Craft
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 really covers every part of […]
We are the Gardeners Book Recommendation
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! I just happened […]
Top 4 Mystery Picture Book Read Aloud Recommendations
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 share them with you! Top […]
The Good Egg Book Activity
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 written for kids, it […]
Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast Read Aloud Recommendation and Opinion Writing Activity
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 fun- your students will 💜 it! […]
Figurative Language Mentor Text
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 times! It also happens to be […]
Brave Irene Winter Book Recommendation
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 book was published in 1986- […]
Winter Book Recommendation: A Loud Winter’s Nap
While browsing at Barnes and Noble the other day I found the cutest winter story! I can’t wait to share it with you! It has instantly become one of my favorite winter read alouds! I fell in LOVE with this book (who can resist cute little forest animals with a great story message)! A Loud Winter’s Nap by […]
How to Catch a Snowman Book Recommendation
I hope everyone had a relaxing holiday season! January is such a nice time for a re-set with the start of a new year. This is so true in the classroom as well- it is the perfect time to revisit procedures and implement any new plans/ideas for the remainder of the school year. Today I want […]