Using mentor texts to teach grammar skills is a great way to get students’ attention and demonstrate how authors use correct grammar in their writing. In this post, I’ll share some awesome mentor texts to teach grammar skills in a meaningful way. Mentor Texts to Teach … [Read more...]
18 Awesome States of Matter Books for Kids
Incorporate reading into your science block with these awesome states of matter books for kids! Our States & Properties of Matter science unit is always a highlight in the school year! There are so many awesome experiments and labs to do, and I love to use great read … [Read more...]
Holidays Around the World Videos for Teachers
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...]
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...]
