With a blink of an eye, it's already November which means it's time to swap out those Halloween books for some turkey books your students are sure to gobble up! Enjoy these fiction and nonfiction turkey read alouds all month long as you count down to Thanksgiving. Learn all about … [Read more...]
Books to Teach Rules for Back to School
Building classroom community and establishing clear routines, expectations and procedures are my main focus during the first few weeks of school. I have found over the years that it is so important for young learners to have a clear understanding of classroom rules and procedures … [Read more...]
Back to School Books to Calm First Day Fears
Your students are headed back to school, and chances are they are a little nervous! For some of them, it may be the first time they are in a traditional school setting for a full day. One of my favorite ways to calm those first day fears is with the help of back to school books. … [Read more...]
David Goes to School Activities and Craft
Teaching classroom expectations at the beginning of the year is not for the faint of heart, especially if you are an early primary teacher! Soooooo many new routines and procedures! One of my favorite stories to read to help set positive expectations is David Goes to School! As … [Read more...]
Name Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten
As the back to school season approaches, it's time to start thinking about fun and engaging ways to welcome your new students! One of my favorite ways to kick off the school year is by incorporating a variety of name activities. These name activities for preschool and … [Read more...]
