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When it comes to book selection, I know that many of my students struggle. The kids in my room consistently go to the same exact genre basket in the library and rarely leave their comfort zone. With this in mind, I created this reading challenge punch card!The goal of this product is to motivate s...
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What do you do when dream of having an arched wall library in your home? You hack robe inserts from Bunnings and make it! I am so excited to finally share my DIY Arched Wall Library! This project has been months in the making and I couldn’t be happier! Ever since we built our home, we have always r
Over the last several years, I've done at lot of change up our library space at Stewart. Here's some of my tips to help you rethink your library.
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This moon craft is great for preschool, kindergarten, first grade, or older kids. It's a great art extension during a space theme in the classroom.
One of my favorite things to do is go to Half Price Books and scour the clearance section for good resources to complement our studies. Over the years, I've curated quite a library in my home, which means we have resources at our fingertips when we get curious about our Classical Conversations memory work. In…
Looking for ways to engage your students while teaching the continents and oceans? I've got you covered with games, songs, vidoes, and more!
The Color Monster is the story of a monster who, with the help from a little girl, learns about his emotions through different colors. This book companion is the perfect cross-curricular addition to your classroom for teaching your students about their emotions. What is included? • Visual craft with step-by-step real picture sequencing • Writing activity (to go along with the craft - great for bulletin board displays!) • STEM emotion activity • Visual recipe to make monster cookies • 7 differentiated cut/paste worksheets (errorless included) • Task box emotion clip cards When do you use book companions? Book companions are a great addition to any reading or language arts block. They also serve as a great print-and-go lesson for any substitute binder. PLEASE NOTE * 1. You will need to purchase the book The Color Monster - A Story About Emotions by Anna Llenas to go along with the book companion and craftivity. 2. Part of this book companion is included in the January Mini Lesson Plan Pack. Connect with me: • Newsletter • Blog • Facebook • Instagram • Pinterest • Don't forget about the green ★ to follow my store to get notifications of new resources and freebies! Thanks for Looking and Happy Teaching!
This is a collection of fun ideas for middle school library orientation. It includes video clips, an elementary vs middle school presentation, and more!
My Zettelkasten workflow is the basic Zettelkasten method, but modified to work for me as a fiction writer.
Download FREE coloring pages and activity sheets that you can print for children.
A printable oval template is a useful tool for various crafts and projects. It can be used for drawing, tracing, or cutting ovals of different sizes.
This fairy-tale, family tree castle is a great activity to encourage children to talk about their families and the people (and pets) that are close to them. In the UK, the royal family is a useful …
Portrait Source All images Piet Mondrian works [Public domain] via Wikicommons This week a curated list–all items in the style of early 20th century Dutch abstract painter Piet Mondrian. I…
Join the STEM Teachers Club and get this STEM Challenge and 500+ more ready to use lessons today! Earlier this fall we experienced multiple hurricanes in and around the United States. As a teacher in Indiana, my students are not very familiar with hurricanes. I wanted a fun and hands on
Get custom coloring pages for your library! A free gift for librarians from Stevie Doodles
How to make stretch bracelets that won't break. Step by step instructions for making stretchy bracelets for kids. Tips and tricks from amyromeu.com
As educators, we are constantly on the lookout for engaging activities that promote critical thinking and deeper understanding among our stu...
I’m sure it comes as no surprise that I love using scarves in my programs. Who doesn’t love scarves?? I think parents enjoy them as much as the children do. I have compiled a list of th…
I have a delightfully easy chant that teaches simple musical concepts to young children. It can be found in my Fast and Slow Music Lesson Plan but can be used in any context and repeated throughout the year. This is a great song to greet your class or say goodbye. You can clap and ... Read More about Easy Chant For Teaching Musical Concepts: Bread and Butter
Learn how to sew a DIY lined drawstring backpack with this easy to follow step by step tutorial. A simple sewing project for beginners...
I’ve had this giant gap of space above my wall of classroom cabinets the last two years. I’m decorating it, one little piece at a time. This week, I decided to create a giant copy of my…
Plenty of stick book activities and ideas can be found in this post, based on 'Not A Stick’ by Antoinette Portis, which is a definite must-read for kids!
Lessons, Themes, Resources, Tips, & Freebies for Kindergarten Week One - Help and Advice for New Teachers from Fern Smith of #FernSmithsClassroomIdeas
I have always assigned nightly reading. Why? I don't assign nightly reading because I want to give students "reading homework." I don't assign nightly reading
