Andrea Knight

Teacher · Learner · Author

Classroom Posters That Develop Positive Behaviors

What do readers do? Or writers? How about scientists, musicians, and athletes? What does it look like to be an active listener? And what does it mean to be a good friend? The first week of school is right around the corner and these are some of the questions I know we'll talk about as we work on building our culture. These classroom posters have been in my back to school toolbox for years and I … [Read more...]

Space Books for Kids

Check out all these great space books for kids! They're packed with kid-friendly explanations to help you answer questions like, "Does the Sun move?" and "What makes day and night?" For children who are learning about the Sun, I recommend Stacy McAnulty's picture book SUN! ONE IN A BILLION (pictured above👆). It's narrated by the Sun and uses humor throughout the book to share important facts. … [Read more...]

Women in Math and Science

Let's teach girls about women in math and science, and let's go ahead and begin with our littlest learners. Learning the stories of amazing women who came before us is not only important, but inspiring. This is especially true for girls who are interested in fields and causes where women are typically underrepresented, such as math and science. From a young age, girls need to hear the message … [Read more...]

Fun Reading Activities for 1st Graders

I'm always looking for fun reading activities for 1st graders. And since kids love to practice skills in game formats, I tend to make a lot of them. My favorite literacy games are ones that are easy to grab and play. In fact, I love games that are simply one page. A giant collection of these not-so-fancy games can be kept in notebooks or folders. Then, when kids want to play, they can pick a … [Read more...]

Children’s Dental Health Month

February is National Children's Dental Health Month. Personally, my inspiration for maintaining healthy dental routines comes from Julia Roberts. Remember the bathroom scene in Pretty Woman where she's hiding floss behind her back? The poor girl just wanted to get the strawberry seeds out from between her teeth, but Edward thought she was doing something illegal in there. He judged. And she … [Read more...]