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
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Millie Fierce’s Reminder on Getting Along with Others
When people think of elementary school, they often think of fun lessons, running around at recess, and being friends with everyone. Sadly, this really isn’t the case. Due to many aspects, students grow up quicker than ever. So, elementary school often has many judgments and cliques. Since no one … [Read more...] about Millie Fierce’s Reminder on Getting Along with Others
Learning that Making Mistakes is Okay with Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse
While it would be nice for life to go smoothly, this is just not the case. People make mistakes, which often leads to feelings getting hurt or people becoming upset. While teachers never want this to happen, the reality is that it does. So, teachers work hard to develop ways to help students … [Read more...] about Learning that Making Mistakes is Okay with Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse
Lunar New Year Books for Kids
Happy Lunar New Year! Lunar New Year is celebrated by many Asian countries including Vietnam, China and South Korea. It begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar and lasts for 15 days. Some people call this Chinese New Year, but this term does not represent the variety of countries … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year Books for 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 KidsDo Unto Otters by Laurie KellerWhile Mr. Rabbit is excited about new neighbors, he … [Read more...] about Books about Respect for Kids
Practicing Conversation Skills with Quiet Please, Owen McPhee!
Classrooms are bright and lively places each day. Students are learning new material and building relationships with classmates all day long. However, this also means classrooms can be loud, messy, and a bit chaotic. While nothing is wrong with this, there must be structure and compromise. This … [Read more...] about Practicing Conversation Skills with Quiet Please, Owen McPhee!