The Winter Olympics are right around the corner, and the winter games offer an opportunity to teach students about lessons in perseverance, determination, setting goals, and winning and losing. And, there are some really cool sports to watch! So, let's kick off the Winter Olympics with some fun ... Read More
Worry Books for Kids
Worry is something we all struggle with at times. Even our students. Worry, anxiety, and fear are not uncommon among children. And picture books are a way to explain these big concepts to children, but it's also a reminder that it is ok to feel these emotions, but also they aren't alone. Picture ... Read More
Caldecott Predictions for 2022
The Caldecott medal is an award given out each year in the middle of January. This award celebrates an artist who has a picture book with the best illustrations, and the American Library Association chooses it. And I am excited to share a list of books that I believe are strong candidates to be ... Read More
My Favorite 2021 Books
2021 may have been another crazy year, but one thing it did not lack was incredible picture books! I did my best to keep the list short and sweet but, I couldn't keep it that short. So, here are some of my favorite picture books from 2021. I'm sharing all of these books on video as well! Check ... Read More
January Read Aloud Books
I'm so excited to be ringing in the new year with a fun list of books, and a new month comes with a fun list of read-alouds to celebrate all of the unique holidays celebrated throughout the month. And, these are great books to read as you head back into the classroom after winter break. Here is a ... Read More
New Picture Books of 2022
Can you even believe that 2022 is quickly approaching. And, one of my favorite things to do this time of year is to search and discover new picture books that are being released. So, I have done some digging and found some new amazing books that will be released throughout 2022. I am excited to ... Read More