I look forward to reading brand new picture books each month! Honestly, I cannot wait to see the different books and select ones perfect for the classroom. So, I am excited to share new July books! I’m sharing all of these books on video as well! Check out the Picture Books: July … [Read more...] about New July Books 2023
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New May Books 2023
Honestly, read alouds transform the classroom into a magical experience! Listening to a book allows students to travel to new lands, use their imagination, and gain valuable life insight. For instance, students can learn how to stick up to a bully or how to make new friends. There are so many … [Read more...] about New May Books 2023
New June Books
I can’t believe it is already the last week of June! Time is going so fast right now. While reflecting on the month, it is nice to sit back and think about all we’ve done. This is swimming and relaxing for some, while others take a vacation. For me, it is reflecting on one of my favorite activities: … [Read more...] about New June Books
Practicing Calming Strategies with I am Peace
Sadly, our students express so much uneasiness. Whether this is something said in the past or something happening in the future, many students constantly worry. Since teachers know it is hard for students to learn when experiencing anxiety, they teach calming strategies. Thankfully, practicing … [Read more...] about Practicing Calming Strategies with I am Peace
Engagement Strategies for an IRA
Teachers spend hours upon hours trying to find ways to get students to be active in the classroom. Many times, only a few students are eager to participate. However, teachers want all students to share, discuss, and collaborate. This is why they are always looking for ways to create exciting, … [Read more...] about Engagement Strategies for an IRA
Interactive Read Alouds vs. Read Alouds
Students love to sit down and listen to a good book. There is something magical about how invested and interested each student becomes when listening. While teachers would love to read books to students all day, there are many standards to teach. So, time for read alouds often becomes limited. Since … [Read more...] about Interactive Read Alouds vs. Read Alouds