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...]
