Creating Lifelong Readers With Interactive Read Alouds
Interactive read alouds go one step further than simply reading stories to children. A mentor text is carefully selected and is read aloud to a…
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Just Ask: Activities to Promote Diversity and Acceptance
“Just Ask” by Sonia Sotomayor is a beautiful book to share with students that presents important topics in a simple and relaxed way. The ease…
Favorite Books Coming to the Big Screen in 2023
I always look forward to seeing books watching a movie version of a favorite book. Watching a movie after reading the book is an incredibly…
March Activities for Upper Elementary Students
As March rolls around, you can look forward to a month full of fun activities that will engage and excite your students. From favorite read-aloud…
The Ultimate List of Upper Elementary Activities for February
February is full of special occasions and the month is filled with a lot of fun celebrations that also invite unique learning opportunities. Groundhog Day,…
2023 New Book Releases: New Children’s Books to Look for …
2023 is full of new book releases in children’s literature, and I can’t wait to fill my shelves! I always love finding new books to…
January Books & Activities Your Upper Elementary Students Will Love
Coming back after winter break, to a brand new year, is always fun. There’s excitement in the air, but it can also feel like the…
After the Fall: Activities to Discuss Overcoming Fears
Activities that encourage discussions about overcoming obstacles.
Favorite December Activities and Read Alouds
December sometimes feels like a whirlwind; there are concerts, parties, and lots of interruptions to your normal schedules and routines. Trying to keep your students…