This paper donut craft is a fun activity to do after reading the story book Please, Mr. Panda by Steve Antony! Kids can act out the story line of the book, and practice proper manners to say "please." This craft project is great to work on developing fine-motor skills. These paper donuts also make great treats for stuffed animal friends! *Pair this with our Early Readers Fluency Bundle Pack for … [Read more...]
Simple Pet Cloud Craft for Kids
This Simple Pet Cloud Craft for Kids is quick and easy to make! After reading the story book "Once Upon a Cloud," by Claire Keane, my kids could not wait to make their own pet cloud. These pet clouds would also be a great project for a weather unit, or anytime you need a simple rainy day activity. Kids will love making their very own pet cloud, and this one is small enough to fit in a … [Read more...]
10 Read Alouds for Celebrating Differences
It’s never too early to teach the lesson, “We are all special, just the way we are!” As kids begin exploring the world with their senses and making their first friendships, children who don’t use their senses or communicate in the same way as others can quickly become stigmatized.Whether you teach students with special needs or not, these 10 read alouds offer … [Read more...]
Must Have Penguin Books for Kids
Winter is here! While penguins obviously exist not only in winter, they are often a theme used in the winter months (I think it's all that snow!) in many classrooms. These penguin books for kids are must haves for your collection. I usually pull them out, along with my favorite snowman books, to get ready for January!Penguin Books for KidsNational Geographic Readers: … [Read more...]
Must Have Snowman Books for Kids
I know seasons vary from place to place, and that one area's cold is another's warm - but around here it is starting to get pretty chilly, and we have snow on the brain!These must have snowman books for kids are a perfect addition to your classroom or home book collection and are some of my favorites to read aloud each year!Snowman Books for KidsThe Itsy Bitsy Snowman I love … [Read more...]
Fun dinosaur books for kids
Are dinosaurs a big hit or obsession with your children or students? Last year I had the usual amount of dinosaur interest, but this year I notice even more that during free play, the dinosaur toys are chosen and well loved!If kids develop a strong interest in something, I love taking it even further with great picture books and read alouds! These dinosaur books for kids are great for young … [Read more...]
