“What Do You Do With a Problem?” Problem Solving Activities
“What Do You Do With a Problem?” by Kobi Yamada is a story that is sure to leave an impact on your students. Many times…
Formative Assessments: Using Exit Tickets to Guide Your Instruction
Using formative assessments can help you determine what your students understand from your lesson. They are quick and meaningful check-ins with your student’s understanding and…
Where Are You From? Activities to Promote Acceptance
“Where Are You From” by Yamile Saied Mendez is a beautiful story that you will love sharing with your students. Classmates continue to ask the…
Planning for the Week After Winter Break
The first day after winter break sometimes feels like a second first day of school. You never know what to expect! It’s hard to get…
5 Read Aloud Books for the New Year
I love a good year-end countdown; looking back and reflecting on the year that has passed while preparing for the year ahead can feel refreshing…
Favorite Books and Activities for January
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…
How to Prepare for Winter Break
The week before break is always so busy…there’s just so much to do!! Parties, concerts, excitement, and don’t forget to try to squeeze in some…
A Soundtrack for a Growth Mindset
Everyone enjoys music! Hearing a tune can bring back a memory, create new memories feelings. Music is also an important part of child development and…
The Invisible Boy: Activities to Teach Kindness
“The Invisible Boy” by Trudy Ludwig is a story that you will never get sick of reading. From the beautiful and symbolic illustrations to the…
