Some read-alouds give us so much more than a great story. They give us an opportunity to talk with children about things that really matter—believing in yourself, being proud of…
There is something so special about memories. A favorite family vacation. Baking cookies with Grandma. A funny day at school. A birthday celebration. Playing with a best friend. Even an…
There is something pretty special about a child sharing a book with a grandparent or another special person. They might snuggle up in a favorite chair, choose a book they…
A family theme is one of those topics that feels right at home in a Kindergarten, first-grade, or second-grade classroom. Children already have so much to say about their families!…
September is one of those months when the classroom calendar fills up FAST! There are holidays to recognize, special days to celebrate, important people to learn about, and plenty of…
There is something about teddy bears that instantly brings smiles to a primary classroom! They’re soft, cuddly, familiar—and for many children, a teddy bear is much more than a toy….
There is something about Johnny Appleseed and apples that just feels like September in the primary classroom! But a Johnny Appleseed unit can be so much more than coloring an…
Grandparents Day is one of those special classroom celebrations that can become so much more than a cute card or craft. For young children, grandparents and special older people are…
Uncle Sam is one of those American symbols children may recognize instantly—but do they know who he is, why he wears red, white, and blue, or where the name “Uncle…
Constitution Day can feel like a BIG topic for little learners! Words like Constitution, government, branches, rights, amendments, and citizenship aren’t exactly part of an everyday kindergarten or first-grade conversation….
I’m Michele a retired educator who loved every minute of being in the classroom and creating an environment where students loved coming and materials were presented that inspired learning. Read More
