The 2023 Mock Caldecott List is here! This is my second year pulling together this list and I love having you participate in reading and picking your own winners from the Caldecott nominees (there are no official nominees - this list is full of books getting a lot of buzz and who I think would be … [Read more...] about The 2023 Mock Caldecott List
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Benefits of Reading Aloud to Kids
Read alouds are a powerful (and often under-utilized) tool for the elementary classroom. There are so many important reasons to read aloud to students that go way beyond just reading a story. Let's jump into some of the most important benefits of reading aloud to kids! I’m sharing all of these … [Read more...] about Benefits of Reading Aloud to Kids
Books about Respect for Kids
I’m sharing all of these books on video as well! Check out the Books about Respect for Kids on my Youtube channel. This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. Books about Respect for Kids Do Unto Otters by Laurie Keller While Mr. Rabbit is excited … [Read more...] about Books about Respect for Kids
The Importance of Respecting Others with Do Unto Otters
While it would be ideal for everyone to get along and be friends, this is just not the case. However, students must realize that everyone deserves respect. In other words, students must recognize that they always need to treat others the way they want people to treat them. This Golden Rule is the … [Read more...] about The Importance of Respecting Others with Do Unto Otters
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...] about Books about Grandparents
New Picture Books (August 2022)
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 August 2022. This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. New Picture Books (August 2022) Ways to Make Friends by Jairo … [Read more...] about New Picture Books (August 2022)