These books with help you talk to your kids about the importance of acceptance, empathy and kindness for others.
These children’s books about perseverance show how grit and determination help us push through challenges and try again after setbacks.
Before you write your idea for a kid's book, you need to understand these 3 things. This free children's book template outlines everything you need to get started.
Talk about a difficult concept with the help of a book! Plus, check out our tips for reading to your kids to increase comprehension.
Native American picture books for children, focusing on contemporary stories of present-day life in different Native communities.
In 2016 I wrote a blog post about 10 Techie Themed Read Aloud Books and my list keeps growing! I wanted to compile all of the elementary picture books arranged by topic in one area. Let me know if you have any recommendations we can add to this list! **All links are Amazon affiliate links** Also be sure to check out my post: 5 Reasons to Use Technology Themed Picture Books to Help Reinforce Digital Citizenship. *If you are unable to view the Amazon widgets below, try installing an Ad Blocker extension.* Responsible Use of Technology Online Safety Reliable Sources Digital Footprint Cyberbullying Screen Time/Technology Addiction/Unplugging Coding/Programming 3D Printing Drones Email Etiquette Other Books with "Techie" Themes Thank you to the following educators for introducing me to some of these titles: Mrs. Haglin Sandy Liptak Jennifer Elizabeth Mary Ledford Kim Field Renuka Senaratne Calandra Jackson Renuka Senaratne Eat Pray Travel Teach Ramona Recommends Storymamas Follow me on Pinterest to get more techie ideas:
Our guest today is a 30 Days or Less alumna and the author of a charming children's book. As you can imagine, writing a book for children is no easy feat, especially for a first timer. Carrie agreed to tell us about the process that took her from a simple idea she had while working
Looking for ways to explore the life and musical legacy of Ludwig van Beethoven in your homeschool? Good news: today I'm sharing my list of Beethoven books for kids to help you learn.
Augmented Reality Children's Books that will engage students. Grab a phone, iPad, or tablet and spice up your library with these titles that would be great for the elementary classroom!
Cartoonist Luke Pearson's step-by-step guide to drawing our feathered friends
Great FREE Printables for AAC/PECS to use with students with Autism and PMLD. Awesome free printable communication boards for special ed.
These STEM picture books are the perfect way to introduce the concept of STEM to toddlers and preschoolers!
Non-Messy, Less Than 3 Pieces Toys For Babies. 1st Birthday Gift Ideas That The Parents Will Love Too. Gift ideas for one year old baby boys and girls. #one #year #old #gift #ideas #boy #girl. Letters to my baby. Keepsake boxes for babies. Innovative baby book ideas.
Do you have a children's book taht you want to get published? Here's everything you need to know in order to publish a children's book with a traditional publisher.
I attended a Bible teacher's workshop and wanted to share some of the photos. The photos are mine, please excuse the roughness, I miss my good camera, but you can get the general idea. And, that is what I want to do, is share ideas for teaching Jesus! I do have permission from the women that held the workshop to share the photos. Some of the ideas you see are found in old Ideashop magazines, if you still have them! If you have specific questions on how to do something, the questions for the chart, etc, let me know and I will find out. Please allow a short time for me to return the answer. Please, keep in mind, that examples for the ideas were put all over the walls, so you will not see finished bulletin boards, etc. It is ideas for you to make! And, I did not crop the photos. Here they are, in random order: Some of the walls first Jonah & the Great Fish wall visual These creation background boards are felt and/or fabric attached to a board, and then you add pictures, etc for each day of creation. I forgot about these, until I looked at the photos... and I REALLY need to make them! The base (center) of the flower has "blessed are the..." , then students add the center over that with the answer. This is the finished flower pot. Balaam The 3 kings: Saul, David, and Solomon. You can see what I did with the 3 kings here. Solomon's Temple Info Wall Jonah tossed from the boat into the water, then... Jonah in the Great Fish (I think that might be attached with Velcro and added after Jonah is swallowed), then, next is a couple of Jonah table visuals. Joseph (above) next is Prophets. Prophets Love is the Key Number 1 Judges Facts from Acts The Cross
Here's a list of the best children's growth mindset books about life lessons that can help teach kids important morals and values.
Below is the activity I used before reading "¡La Señorita Nelson Ha Desaparecido!" to my students. 1. Read the book before class in search of words that students may not know. Write those words on the board. 2. PQA the vocabulary and structures on the board. 3. Put students in groups of 3-4 and give them 10 minutes to write a short story including all of the new structures/vocabulary. (I did this with my Spanish 4-ish students so I reminded them that I wanted work worthy of someone in that level. I do not suggest this activity with level 1 or 2 students.) 4. Students share their stories with classmates. 5. Read the children's story. This was a simple activity that helped make the entire book comprehensible to the students. The words I listed on the board were: espantoso, echar de menos, rehusar, *bolitas de papel mascado, *se portaban mal, *sabelotodo. *Students already knew these words.
This book list features fiction texts that have a clear problem and solution structure to them, perfect for teaching fiction comprehension and writing!
A little compilation of Andrew Loomis to learn the basics about how to draw, recommended for everyone.
Dorcas (who also was called Tabitha) had a special ministry in the early church. She enjoyed helping and serving others. Then one day, she became sick and she died. The believers in that church sent for Peter. God used Peter to bring Dorcas back to life. These Dorcas Bible activities are about this important event in the early church.
Providing meaningful documentation has many benefits in the early childhood classroom. Today I want to share some examples of meaningful documentation.
These books about feelings are perfect to read to preschoolers and kindergartners!
These Children's Play X-Rays are perfect for kids interested in skeletons! Includes 9 play x-rays that can be printed on vellum and enjoyed!
Looking for a book list for making inferences and predictions? Here you go! Be sure to check out all the book lists I have for teaching comprehension. *This post contains affiliate links. Making inferences and predictions are highly related comprehension strategies. In fact, most books for teaching comprehension lump them together. For the younger ... Read More about Book List for Making Inferences and Predictions
Transform your illustrations with the power of composition! Unlock your creative potential and learn the secrets of stunning art with our easy-to-follow tips.
Interested in self-publishing a book? This is the experience of Amanda, who used the Amazon KDP Publishing option to self-publish a children's book.
{Affiliate links used.} Today I would like to direct you to one of my Pinterest boards: Spanish Children's Books Online. This board is filled with children's books that your child can listen to on the web. Many of them are on YouTube. There are also a few other sites. It is great for kids to be able to listen to different story tellers and accents. I also like to look up different books and see if I can listen to them online before deciding if I should purchase the print book or not. Below you will find my Pinterest board. If you are interested go ahead and follow it as I periodically add new books. Here are some of the stories available on the board... Un Dia de Nieve Cómo atrapar una estrella La Vaca Que Puso Un Huevo Froggy se viste NOTE: Always preview the stories to see if they are appropriate for your child. Follow Debbie in AK's board Spanish Children's Books Online on Pinterest. Here are a few more teaching ideas...
Stories about the hidden creatures in our homes, a guide to the secret lives of owls, an illustrated tale of the evolutionary impacts of humans on animals, and a hands-on history of codes and cryptography have earned the 2020 AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books.
This study guide and infographic for Norton Juster's The Phantom Tollbooth offer summary and analysis on themes, symbols, and other literary devices found in the text. Explore Course Hero's library of literature materials, including documents and Q&A pairs.
{Affiliate links used.} Animals and movement. What could be better for young children? I adore many of Eric Carle's books and have used them over the years in teaching Spanish. De la Cabeza a los Pies offers a wonderful opportunity to get kids moving and learning. As far as vocabulary goes there are animal names to learn and body parts. Each page of the book features an animal like a penguin, seal or camel doing a certain action. The text is simple and somewhat repetitive to help kids absorb the language better. Here is a look at some learning activities you can do with this book: Play Simon says in Spanish. Since there are a plethora of actions in the book you can use them to play this simple childhood game. Here is a list of possibilities... Girar la cabeza, doblar el cuello, alzar los hombros, saludar con los brazos, aplaudir con las manos, golpearse el pecho, arquear la espalda, menear las caderas, doblar las rodillas, dar patadas, pisar muy fuerte, mover el dedo del pie Another option with these actions is to call out the animal in Spanish and see if your students can do the action the animal did in the book. This requires a bit of memory so it might be a better activity after you have read the book a couple times to them. Along the same lines, you can call out a body part and see if they can point to it on themselves. Another activity I like to do along with this book is to use songs related to body parts. Diez Deditos is filled with wonderful songs and rhymes in Spanish for kids. It contains two to three songs that would be a great go-along for De la Cabeza a los Pies. Here is the song book for the CD which is incredibly helpful because not only do you get the words, but there are suggested actions for the songs. Check comprehension by saying a sentence outloud about one of the animals...for example, "El mono saluda con los brazos." or "El cocodrilo gira la cabeza." If the statement is correct, then the students say, “Claro que sí” (a repeated line from the book). If the statement isn't correct, they say, "Claro que no". If you are looking for graphics to go along with the book to make cards with, here is a link from Teach Beside Me. These are in English, but you could cut that part out or leave it. If you make cards, you can then have students select a card and say what the animal and action is in Spanish and then have them act it out. Here are more book activities in Spanish {click here}.
If you teach writing to K-5 learners, this book list has over 15 books to help you teach young writers all about the writing process.
Wonderful fiction and nonfiction sign language books that can be used by people from all backgrounds and ages to learn about ASL and the Deaf community.
Trying to help kids deal with separation? Check out these fantastic children's books about separation and coping with being apart.
Teach your young kids that they are natural scientists with by using the scientific method for preschoolers'. This simple guide and printables makes it fun and easy for young kids to engage with
Grades PreK-5 • Fill your music classroom with books, learning, and lots of musical skill! This fun and innovative collection of lesson ideas will breathe new life into areas of the music curriculum that require lots of practice. How? By using picture books! Whether you’re teaching fifth-graders to play an Orff bordun or helping preschoolers to learn the difference between short and long sounds, you’ll find something to help you in this great resource.
Happy Monday! I’ve been having fun brainstorming about home improvements around our house and looking at lots of blogs and Pinterest boards for inspiration lately. I thought it would be fun …
To get to know each other better I have been slowly introducing different provocations that allow the children to look more closely at themselves and their features. We have read different books ab…
