May-be the Best Month Yet? Your Ultimate Guide to May Picture Books and More!
Does your teacher-brain feel like it’s running on 2% battery and a prayer? It’s May in the classroom, which means the countdown to summer has
How to Easily Incorporate SEL Activities
The Why Gone are the days of trapper keepers, clip up/down charts (thank goodness), and children who are not affected by technology. Back in those
Helping Struggling Readers in Upper Elementary
Believe it or not, I wasn’t always the teacher telling everyone that picture books are my jam. At age nine, I was the student sitting
Celebrate Earth Day at School on April 22nd
Did you know that Earth Day is always on April 22nd? Pretty rad that Earth Day and I share the same week of celebration. Not
Low Prep ELA Centers for Upper Elementary That Actually Work
Whenever I create ELA activities for my classroom, I always have the struggling reader in mind. Let me be clear—it’s not about creating easier
April Showers Bring… More Books! Your Ultimate April Guide
Does your teacher-brain feel like it’s currently operating with forty-seven open tabs? It’s that specific time of year where the sun is finally peeking out,
Discover the Joy of National Open the Magic Day
Discover the Joy of National Open the Magic Day Is there anything more heartbreaking than seeing a student feel isolated because they struggle to read?
The Ultimate March Book List Guide: From Women’s History to March Madness
Does this sound like you when planning…. “It’s 9:42pm on a Sunday night you are searching on Pinterest “March Read Alouds” or “I need to
Open the Magic with National Days and Picture Books
Why National Days Work in the Classroom There’s something truly magical about a themed celebration. In the classroom, pairing National Days and picture books is