Andrea Knight

Teacher · Learner · Author

Yetis Are the Worst

Yetis are the worst! Or are they? At the beginning of this story, Gilbert the goblin certainly thinks so. And he's on a mission to convince the reader to have the same opinion. Alex Willan's picture book starts out with Gilbert making the case for goblins being mysterious ... a trait Gilbert seems very serious about having. Gilbert: "Did you know that we goblins can be quite secretive? We lurk … [Read more...]

Female Inventors Who Changed Our Lives

Three cheers for female inventors! Although they haven't always received the recognition they deserve, female inventors have had a significant impact on our lives. Many of their inventions are still part of our world today. I mean, come on. Can we hear it for Ruth Wakefield and the deliciousness she brought to our lives with the chocolate chip cookie? Thank you Ruth. From Josephine … [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...]

Animal Habitats – Fun Activities for Kids

Animal habitats are so diverse. When I think about all the different spaces where plants and animals thrive, I'm truly in awe. Animals, and their ability to adapt within changing ecosystems, are full of surprises. Any unit around animals is never a hard sell for children. From cute and cuddly to fast and fierce, kids love them. So learning about where and how they live in nature is an easy … [Read more...]