Latest Holiday Posts from the Blog

3 Effortless Ways to Make Teaching in December FUN Again
December is always such a hectic month. Not only do we have extra activities at home and school, but kids filled with off-the-wall excitement (yes, I

Celebrate Holidays Around the World through the Magic of Art
Celebrate Holidays Around the World through the Magic of Art The amount of time students are using their artistic abilities in school has sadly and

Favorite Read Alouds for Back to School
Back to school is such a special (and important) time! Everything is new, everyone is excited, and the school world is so FULL of possibilities!

End of the Year Picture Books
It’s always been important to me to make the end of the year memorable for my students. Reading special books during the last few weeks

18 Must-Have Mentor Texts to Celebrate Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month and an excellent opportunity to share diverse books about women pioneers. Here are 18 must-have mentor texts that share the

6 Great Mentor Texts to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Upper Elementary
Escape the winter doldrums with these 6 Valentine’s Day mentor texts! What is a mentor text? Mentor texts are usually short stories or picture books

Easy and Fun Valentine’s Day Class Party Games
Whether you’re a room parent or a teacher, putting together a Valentine’s Day class party doesn’t have to be complicated! Since kids love to deliver

10 of the BEST Teacher Gift Exchange Ideas
The holidays are around the corner, and I’m always running last minute to buy for my teammates and my Secret Santa. If you are

Celebrate Diwali! Mentor Texts for Holidays Around the World
Incorporating diverse books into our school and classroom libraries is vital. Let the books in your school act as mirrors that reflect the cultures and