Shannon Olsen's picture book, Our Class Is a Family, is quickly becoming a back-to-school favorite. We're not surprised. It's short. Sweet. And speaks to the idea that a group of people who care about each other is another type of family. And that makes it just right for the first week of school. ACTIVITIES FOR OUR CLASS IS A FAMILY Lesson plans for the first few days of school are pretty … [Read more...]
Activities for Wemberly Worried
We love these fun activities for Wemberly Worried. Actually, we just straight-up love Kevin Henkes and all his relatable characters... Lilly, Owen, Julius, Chrysanthemum, Sheila Rae, Chester, and, of course, Wemberly. Most kids can find themselves in at least one of his stories, if not more. This is one of those books teachers typically reach for at the beginning of the year. However, the … [Read more...]
The Pigeon Has to Go to School
The Pigeon has to go to school, but to be honest, he's not happy about it. In fact, he's panicking. Loaded with what-if questions, he's working hard to get out of going. "What if I don't like school?" "Will finger paint stick to my feathers?" "Why does the alphabet have so many letters?" "What will the other birds think of me?" "What's up with those heavy backpacks? I'm a fragile … [Read more...]
Fun Ways to Keep Kids Motivated Until the End
As the end of the school year gets closer, it's important to keep kids motivated and engaged in their learning. But with summer just around the corner, it can be challenging to maintain their focus. Truth be told, it's even hard to maintain our own focus! Beach, anyone? No worries. We've got you covered with some fun ways to keep kids motivated until the very end! IDEAS TO KEEP KIDS … [Read more...]
MLK Day Activities for Kids
Every January, I'm on the lookout for new MLK Day activities. This can be a challenge when you teach the littles. His work, and the events leading up to the civil rights movement, are really big ideas for first graders. One of the best ways to support kids with this topic is through rich, thoughtful discussions and I usually turn to picture books to help me get started. One of our favorites is My … [Read more...]
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