Honestly, read alouds transform the classroom into a magical experience! Listening to a book allows students to travel to new lands, use their imagination, and gain valuable life insight. For instance, students can learn how to stick up to a bully or how to make new friends. There are so many … [Read more...] about New May Books 2023
New June Books
I can’t believe it is already the last week of June! Time is going so fast right now. While reflecting on the month, it is nice to sit back and think about all we’ve done. This is swimming and relaxing for some, while others take a vacation. For me, it is reflecting on one of my favorite activities: … [Read more...] about New June Books
Back to School Books
It’s crazy to think about how fast summer is flying by! Before long, all teachers will be back in the classroom. So, many are figuring out how to start the school year. Planning for the beginning of the year is tough because students do not know routines yet. This means teachers spend much time … [Read more...] about Back to School Books
School Rules Books
Honestly, there are so many creative ways to use picture books in the classroom! For instance, they are a fantastic tool to help build a classroom community. Additionally, they are helpful when teaching Social-Emotional skills. On top of this, they are a creative way to teach classroom expectations. … [Read more...] about School Rules Books
Learning About Expressing Emotions with In My Heart
Throughout the day, students experience various emotions. Sometimes, they feel light and happy. However, other times they feel like they have a giant animal on their chest. Expressing emotions isn't something students naturally understand. When students are young, they have no idea what it means to … [Read more...] about Learning About Expressing Emotions with In My Heart
Learning About Perspective with Hey Little Ant
On a daily basis, students experience so many situations and emotions. So, it can be hard for them to consider another person's perspective. Since this can cause hurt feelings and poor behavior, teachers show students it is important to consider others before acting. Thankfully, learning about … [Read more...] about Learning About Perspective with Hey Little Ant