If You Give a Mouse a Brownie by Laura Numeroff is a new book in her "If You Give a..." series. It is a great addition to any library and it is sure to be a hit with little learners. As a teacher, I love to turn a well written and illustrated book into inspiration for learning activities to hook my learners. Learners can easily practicing their skills in fun ways. Let's check out my … [Read more...]
April Fools Day Learning with April Foolishness
April Fools Day is coming up and you need to know about the book April Foolishness. Although it might be fun to play a harmless prank on your students and play fun of the day, I want to present to you an alternative that is FUN, educational and also lets the idea of April Fools play out. I suggest using the book April Foolishness by Teresa Bateman and Nadine Bernard Wescott to create fun literacy … [Read more...]
Daily 5 in a Kindergarten Classroom
How do I use the structure Daily 5 in a Kindergarten Classroom? There are so many good structures to teaching reading, if not great ways, to teach reading skills to little ones. When I was fresh out of college, I had no clue how to actually teach little ones to read. My first year in K was an eye-opener. You can read more about what is Daily 5 here. Daily 5 in a Kindergarten … [Read more...]
Too Many Toys Activities
If You love the book Too Many Toys by David Shannon, then you will love these Too Many Toys Activities. And if you know this book, then you know about Spencer, which is the kid with too many toys. Let's talk about some printables, activities, and inspiration. Too Many Toys Book As kindergarten teachers, we constantly strive to create engaging and educational experiences for our young … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day Activities
We know March 17th is coming. And we know our little learners are getting more and more excited about St. Patrick's Day. So let's embrace their excitement... harness it... and use it for the greater good. Let's talk about ways to make Saint Patrick's Day more fun and engaging in your classroom. Get ready... this is a HUGE post full of Ideas... products to enhance learning... and freebies to grab … [Read more...]
Snowmen Activities for Kindergarten
Snow much fun learning ideas are here. We are here to cover everything about SNOWMEN in a kindergarten classroom, including an awesome Classroom Management idea with a HUGE freebie. {Keep reading... it will be worth it.} Snow Much Fun with Snowmen Activities for Kindergarten Snowmen Activities: Each January, I get excited when I get to teach about snow, ice, and SNOWMEN. Here in Georgia, we … [Read more...]
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Frog Printables
Looking for There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Frog Printables? If you love reading the book There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Frog book by Lucille Colandro, then you will love to use this book to integrate many skills across many subject areas. Let's help you get lesson plans ready to go. Get the Book There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Frog First, you can grab this book with this … [Read more...]
I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie
Here is the FUN book, I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie. Of course, I love to use literature to meet more educational needs and ideas. We use this sheet and crayons to complete the listening and following direction activity for the book, I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie. I love to record the directions and set the audio file on a CD so this station is … [Read more...]
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat: Welcome to a world filled with imagination, laughter, and the magic of storytelling! As educators, you have the incredible opportunity to inspire young minds through the power of books. Today, we want to introduce you to a delightful tale that will captivate your students' imaginations and foster their love for reading: "There Was an Old Lady Who … [Read more...]
If You Take a Mouse to School
If You Take a Mouse to School Welcome, fellow teachers, to a delightful adventure in the land of imagination! Today, we embark on a whimsical journey through the pages of the beloved children's book, "If You Take a Mouse to School." But hold on tight! We're not just going to read it; we're going to put our reading comprehension skills to the test, wield our writing prowess, and conquer the art … [Read more...]
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Shell
If you enjoy the book, There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Shell, then we have an extensive learning pack that will make lesson planning a breeze and saves you a lot of time. Be prepared for some giggles while you dive into this adorable and funny story. There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Shell Book These books will be adored by every student I've ever met. This is a great series … [Read more...]
Alice the Fairy David Shannon Author Study
Alice the Fairy is a spectacular book by David Shannon that your class will fall in love with. As our David Shannon Author Study moved focus to the importance of illustrations today, we use the book Alice the Fairy. I can't wait for you to see why! Alice the Fairy I read the book Alice the Fairy to my class. But, I didn't let them look at the pictures. I asked them to lay out on … [Read more...]