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
Back to School
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
Back to School Read Alouds
Last year, I compiled a list of books for the first week of school. Well, I’ve got some more for you! I truly believe that reading books aloud is a wonderful way to start the school year. It is an amazing way to build community in your classroom! Check out these back to school read … [Read more...] about Back to School Read Alouds
Back to School Books
Those first few weeks of school are a whirlwind, aren't they? You are establishing routines and procedures, all while trying to get to know each other. As the teacher, you are working hard to set the precedent for how the class will run. Incorporating read alouds that lend themselves to having … [Read more...] about Back to School Books
Moving Grade Levels … What About the Books?
So, you just found out that you are moving to a new grade level next year. What do you do with all your classroom books?? You could do what I did and store them all in a box in your basement. But…I don’t recommend that! When I moved from second grade to fifth grade, I thought I had to get rid of … [Read more...] about Moving Grade Levels … What About the Books?
Books to Teach Rules in the Classroom
Mentor texts are great for teaching content areas, however, it is also wonderful to use books to teach rules in the classroom. Starting the year off by laying the groundwork for rules and expectations will make the rest of the year run so much smoother! Why Use Books to Teach Rules? "A story … [Read more...] about Books to Teach Rules in the Classroom