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
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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 BuitragoWays … [Read more...] about New Picture Books (August 2022)
All are Welcome 
Honestly, establishing expectations during the first few weeks of school is essential to having a great year. Students learn about expected behavior and consequences for not following rules. Additionally, they learn how to make friendships and the importance of sharing. Thus, teachers carefully plan … [Read more...] about All are Welcome 
Picture Books about Families
Last week, I shared books about Mother's Day and in June, I'll be sharing books for Father's Day. However, I think it is important for students to see that families vary greatly in their structure. They need to understand that "family" doesn't just mean a mom and dad. Students come from all … [Read more...] about Picture Books about Families
Books about Music for Kids
March is National Music in Our Schools Month! This is a great time to share picture books about music. You'll be able to entice the music lovers to read and your readers to love music. I love when two subjects can come together like that.I’m sharing all of these books on video as well! Check out … [Read more...] about Books about Music for Kids