I love finding brand new picture books and thinking about how they can be used in the classroom! Check out these new picture books from September 2022. This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. New Book September 2022 The Most Magnificent Idea by Ashley ... Read More
Autumn Books to Read Aloud
Autumn is my all-time favorite season! The changing of the leaves and the chill in the air is just so exhilarating. To enjoy the fall weather, I pulled together some great autumn books to read aloud with your class. Autumn Books to Read Aloud In November by Cynthia Rylant In November, the ... Read More
Books about Grandparents
Grandparents Day falls on the Sunday after Labor Day each year. It's the perfect time to celebrate these wonderful people in our students' lives. Each family, however, comes in different shapes and sizes. These books represent celebrate a variety of cultures and the different roles that ... Read More
Developing a Growth Mindset with The Most Magnificent Thing
Throughout the school year, students will work on numerous projects and assignments. Honestly, they will face new challenges each day. While they may want everything to be smooth and straightforward, this isn’t the point of education. So, they will experience frustration, anger, and disappointment. ... Read More
Growth Mindset with The Thing Lou Couldn’t Do
Teachers worry about their students every year. Often, these concerns originate from hearing students talk negatively about themselves. It is heartbreaking to see our students give up or doubt their abilities. Thankfully, that will all start to change with the help of a new friend named Lou. ... Read More
Speaking Up With Say Something
Students are in a position where they can change the world. However, they must understand making a positive change starts small. Otherwise, they will feel their voice does not matter. For instance, it could be speaking up when someone is being made fun of. Or, it could be developing a plan to ... Read More