Breaking away from the day to day
I am a huge lover of books. When I was in middle school, my BFF and I would walk from school to the public library. We would quickly finish our homework and then sit down between the shelves of books and find our newest treasure. There’s something about the smell of the paper and bindings…
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. day is coming and it is the perfect time to teach our kids about the importance of equality and understanding. The children in today’s society do not know what it is like to grow up in a world without differences. Every nationality and religion is represented all over the world. …
Book reports have always been a fun and more in depth way to be sure that a student comprehends what they read. As an educator, I value the concept and encouraged students to complete these projects in new and clever ways. Recently, “The Nag” was asked to read a book of his choice and complete…
We all remember where we were on September 11, 2001. We can all hear the sounds and recall the very steps we took the day we heard or saw the great twin towers in New York City go down. I’m sure we all get goose bumps with the memory of the sight of the first…
My kids love having books read to them. Check out what we’re reading on this “love”-ly day!! Here are some of our favorite Valentine books: Franklin’s Valentines by Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark Franklin is getting ready for his class’ Valentine party, but he has lost all of his valentines. He is so…
Storytime is a MUST in a classroom, no matter the kids’ ages. Everyone loves to be read to….even adults. Here are some Halloween inspired reads that my students, my boys, and I enjoy at this time of year: Piggie Pie! by Margie Palatini This is a funny story about Gritch the Witch who wants to…
