The Day You Begin: Favorite Getting to Know You Activities
“The Day You Begin” by Jacqueline Woodson is a beautiful book to share at the beginning of the school year. The first days and weeks…
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Launching Writing Workshop: 8 Favorite Mentor Text for Writing Routines
Launching writing workshop is all about setting up routines. Walking students through the writing process, setting expectations, and setting goals for writing before even beginning…
Your Name Is A Song: Getting to Know Your Students
“Your Name Is a Song” by Jamilah Thomkins-Bigelow is such a beautiful story that celebrates the beauty behind our names. A little girl does not…
20 Favorite Back to School Read Aloud Books
The beginning of the year is such an exciting time. There are so many fun ways to get to know a new group of students…
Launching Reading Workshop: 6 Favorite Mentor Text for Reading Routines
Launching reading workshop is all about setting up routines. And we all know, routines are so very important. When beginning your reading workshop, modeling expectations…
5 Favorite Activities To Do In April
There are so many fun activities to do during the month of April! The weather is (hopefully) getting warmer and you’re able to get outside,…
13 Favorite Books and Activities for January
Coming back after break to a new year is always fun, there’s excitement in the air but it can also feel like the first day…
Favorite Election Day Books and Activities
Teaching about Election Day and voting can sometimes feel like a daunting task, but it is also so important. There are so many important conversations…
Seven Favorite Books About Staying Healthy
Right now, kids are learning more than ever how quickly germs and viruses spread. It’s so important to teach healthy habits and teach our kids…
