Learning about the customs and traditions of Christmas holidays around the world is always a December highlight in my classroom. In this post I'll share Holidays Around the World videos for teachers that feature unique customs and traditions in 15 countries around the world. Use … [Read more...]
10 Best Books for Comparing Gingerbread Stories & Teaching Ideas to Use With Them
Teaching Ideas Using Gingerbread Man Books I'm a huge fan of using Gingerbread Man books to address a multitude of reading standards, but especially for comparing story elements. There are so many delightful versions available for comparing and contrasting characters, … [Read more...]
Westward Expansion Books for 2nd and 3rd Grade
For the longest time my teammates and I had a hard time finding informational, Westward Expansion books in a 2nd and 3rd grade reading level. Ones that students could read independently. There are a lot of great picture books out there about pioneers and topics related to … [Read more...]
Apple Books and Videos for Kids
There are so many wonderful apple books and videos for kids it's hard to decide which ones to use. I've compiled a few favorite that I use each year and my class really enjoys! During our apple festival we read lots of nonfiction as well as realistic fiction about … [Read more...]
They’re Finally Here! Our First Week of School
They're finally here! My brand new class of second graders! I've been waiting.... and waiting...and WAITING for them to arrive! And they finally did! Here's a little recap of all of our first day of school activities and how you can use You're Finally Here! for best first week … [Read more...]
