First Grade Hip Hip Hooray!

The first few days of school are about so much more than learning classroom routines—they’re about building relationships, creating a positive classroom culture, and helping students feel excited about learning….

The first few weeks of school are about so much more than learning routines and procedures. They are the days when we begin building something truly special—a classroom where every…

One of my favorite ways to begin the year is with Froggy Goes to School. Froggy’s excitement, nervousness, and determination remind students that it’s perfectly okay to feel a little…

There’s something magical about the first day of school. Fresh crayons. New backpacks. Bright smiles. And, of course… a few butterflies. Whether you’re teaching kindergarten, first grade, or beginning second…

If you’ve ever walked into your classroom in August and wondered… “Where do I even begin?” You’re not alone. After 38 years in the classroom, I learned something important. Teachers…

You’ve Got Mail… and the perfect first day of school! Turn your first day into an unforgettable experience with this brand-new companion for A Letter From Your Teacher: On the…

Make back-to-school learning extra fun with If You Take a Mouse to School! This engaging K–2 book companion is filled with comprehension, writing, word work, math, sequencing, class polls, and…

Turn Lacey Walker, Nonstop Talker into a fun-filled learning adventure! This engaging book companion combines reading, writing, word work, math, Reader’s Theater, an owl craft, and hands-on listening activities that…

Let’s turn down the volume and turn up the learning! Decibella and Her 6-Inch Voice is such a fun way to teach voice levels and classroom expectations! This book companion…

The first day of school is one of the most important days of the year. We want our students to walk through the door feeling welcomed and excited, but we…