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 […]
Edible Thanksgiving Turkey Craft Plus Book Recommendations
Are you still teaching the week of Thanksgiving? Looking for a fun EDIBLE THANKSGIVING TURKEY CRAFT? I mean, it is Thanksgiving week and that means eating, right? My mother-in-law showed me this easy, cute, turkey craft about 25 years ago and I have made it with my class many times since. It does require some supplies, but […]
Balloons Over Broadway Read Aloud + Free Pages
Looking for a Thanksgiving read-aloud with real substance? Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet tells the true story of Tony Sarg, the puppeteer behind the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons. It’s a Sibert Medal winner, and the collage-style art is worth lingering over. While I love all turkey books, Balloons Over Broadway is a […]
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 […]