You Matter: Activities to Build Self-Love
There are so many things to love about “You Matter” by Chris Robinson. In just the title itself, the book feels welcoming and brings a…
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We Don’t Eat Our Classmates: Friendship Activities
“We Don’t Eat Our Classmates” by Ryan T. Higgins is always a favorite read-aloud book…for the teacher and the kids! It is funny, engaging, and…
All Are Welcome: Activities to Build a Class Community
“All Are Welcome” by Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufman is one of my favorite books to read aloud. It truly shows that we are all…
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…
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…
5 Reasons to Use Mentor Text in Your Classroom
There are so many benefits to reading mentor text in your classroom. Reading aloud helps develop positive reading habits, exposes children to advanced vocabulary, demonstrates…
Honoring September 11th in Your Classroom
How do you remember the events of September 11th in your classroom? I wasn’t always sure how to approach such a sensitive subject… During the…
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