A favorite activity in my second grade classroom was creating our own Flat Stanley project. We were able to bring reading and social studies together in one fun activity. Here are the step by step plans that I used to do Flat Stanley in our classroom.Check out my YouTube video that walks through ... Read More
Picture Books to Teach Gratitude
Teaching students about gratitude can have a lasting impact on their lives both in and out of the classroom. Using stories can help instill this trait. Read on for a full list of picture books to teach gratitude!*Note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click a link and ... Read More
Read-Aloud: Brave
Colorful Classroom Read-Aloud: Brave by Stacy McAnultyIn this book ... we learn what courage looks like. There are examples for helping others. McAnulty also shares how students can show bravery. In addition to the words, the illustrations have an important message! A wonderful book to add to ... Read More
Read Alouds in Upper Elementary
Wait...read alouds in upper elementary? Yes! Not only do the older kids enjoy listening to someone read (though they might not admit it), but it's beneficial for them as well.Benefits of read alouds in upper elementaryWe want our students to see the true joy in reading. By reading aloud to our ... Read More
Read-Aloud: The Very Last Castle
Colorful Classroom Read-Aloud: The Very Last Castle by Travis JonkerIn this book ... a young girl is curious about the last castle standing in her town. Everyone convinces her not to go in because there could be monsters or snakes. When she ventures inside, she is surprised by what she ... Read More
Guest Readers in the Classroom
Can you imagine how excited your students will be if you had guest readers in the classroom? Besides their excitement, there are so many benefits for your kids! Having guest readers in the classroom is actually pretty easy to set up in your classroom.Benefits of Guest Readers in the ClassroomThere ... Read More