Create an uncommon learning experience and memorable moments with your students as you delve into the novel, Esperanza Rising. Pam Munoz Ryan's award winning book is a powerful piece of historical fiction and a great read for your upper elementary class. These hands-on activities are ... Read More
10 Reasons to Read Aloud
Reading books aloud to students is often thought of as an activity that is only seen in primary classrooms. Read alouds, however, are powerful at any age. The benefits of sharing stories with children helps to create life-long readers. And, as teachers, we want students who can read as well as ... Read More
Teacher Fashion Tips for You!
Shopping as a teacher sure can be tricky! You want to be professional, but you are also working with young kids all day. You need to be comfortable, but portray a welcoming presence. And, as someone who doesn't like to shop for clothes, I know how hard it can be! Here are my ... Read More
Take Home Book Bags: Collection of Resources and Posts for At Home Reading
I began using Take Home Book Bags in my classroom 10 years ago. It was a game-changer for my students and their families! Since then, I have blogged a ton about Take Home Book Bags and I have finally decided to get all of those posts in one central location for you! Keep reading for a brief ... Read More
Book Bags are STEAMing Up!
I was chatting with my Facebook Group and I was curious which Take Home Book Bags they would be interested in seeing next. The response was overwhelming - STEAM! They were looking for a way to incorporate a STEM challenge into the book bags that their students were bringing home to share ... Read More
Why Students Aren’t Reading At Home (and how you can help!)
Every night, we are asking our students to read at home. As teachers, we want our students to be better readers! But sometimes, this just doesn't happen. Why aren't our students reading at home? How can we help them? Read on! No Access to Books As teachers, we hope that all homes are full of ... Read More