First Grade Hip Hip Hooray!

Can learning something new change the way we feel about it? That’s one of my favorite questions to explore with young learners, and Bethany Barton’s delightful book, I’m Trying to…

What happens when your favorite holiday turns into one frustrating disaster after another? Just ask Crankenstein! Trick or Treat, Crankenstein! is such a fun story for bringing laughter, meaningful reading…

Halloween excitement is already in the air during October, so why not use that enthusiasm to keep students reading, writing, thinking, and learning? Click, Clack, Boo! is such a fun…

There is something about October that makes reading aloud to young learners extra special. Add a witch, a broom, a few unexpected passengers, and a wonderfully repetitive story, and you…

Some books naturally open the door to learning across the curriculum, and Spookley the Square Pumpkin is one of my favorites for doing just that! Of course, children love Spookley…

Bring fall learning to life with The Bumpy Little Pumpkin! This updated K–2 book companion combines literacy, math, science, writing, vocabulary, and a pumpkin craft into two engaging days of…

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There is just something about pumpkin season in the classroom! Pumpkins give us so many natural opportunities to bring reading, science, writing, and math together—and that is exactly what I…

FIRST GRADE HIP HIP HOORAY | FALL CLASSROOM IDEAS There is something magical about bringing a real pumpkin into the classroom. Students immediately want to touch it, examine it, and,…

Red Ribbon Week is a wonderful opportunity to help young learners understand the importance of making healthy choices while incorporating meaningful literacy activities into the classroom. I’ve updated my Red…