Why use Winter read-alouds? Winter is the best time to teach little learners! During these cold months, teachers need fresh winter classroom ideas to survive. Winter is beautiful and magical and peaceful… for everyone except an elementary school teacher! The excitement of the holidays is over, the students are getting
Groundhog’s Day read alouds–It’s Groundhog Day, and whether Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow or not, it’s a day filled with anticipation and fun for young students. In this article, we’ll explore the magic of Groundhog Day read alouds for the K-2 classroom. From charming tales to educational resources, you’ll discover
100th day of school read alouds-As a teacher, you know that the 100th day of school marks a significant milestone for your students. It’s a time to celebrate their growth and accomplishments, and of course, have some fun! But instead of just counting 100 objects or dressing up, why not
Why Fall read alouds? As the air turns crisp and leaves change color, students eagerly anticipate the arrival of fall. It’s a season of new beginnings, cozy sweaters, and, of course the colorful falling leaves. It’s the time for snuggling up with a good book and sharing stories aloud. But
“Tick-tock, the clock strikes midnight on April 1st, signaling the start of a day filled with playful pranks and mischievous tricks. For teachers, this means a unique opportunity to add a dash of humor to their lesson plans and engage their students in a creative writing exercise. With the right
These April Fool’s Day books for the classroom are hilarious. Do you remember the thrill of playing a harmless prank on your friends and family on April Fools’ Day? As the old saying goes, “Laughter is the best medicine,” and what better way to celebrate this mischievous holiday than with
Below are 5 cheerfully funny St. Patrick’s Day Videos for students- St. Patrick’s Day class parties have become a favorite tradition for students and teachers alike. As the annual holiday approaches, the excitement in classrooms is palpable as St. Patrick’s Day draws near, children everywhere are eagerly anticipating a
Love is in the air! We love Valentine’s Day Read-Alouds so much in the classroom setting. There is something about Valentine’s and little kids that makes it magical! We’ve gotten over the January slump, and maybe even that mid-year testing hump, and it’s time to celebrate! Valentine’s Day in the classroom
Why use these awesome Back to School videos? Back to school can be stressful but exciting. Do you remember the excitement and anticipation of heading back to school each fall? The smell of freshly sharpened pencils, the crisp new notebooks waiting to be filled, and the promise of new adventures
Tis the season for some Christmas story time, but who has time to sit and read when you can hit play and have the story read to them? This is an annual staple in our classroom every year. Just save this page and listen to a story each day which
It’s great when a teacher can incorporate holiday-themed activities into lesson plans and have students engaged and interacting. And what better holiday than Thanksgiving and this easy-to-use WATCH & LISTEN resource? These Thanksgiving books videos for your classroom will be a hit every year. With Thanksgiving around the corner, we
Tis the season for pumpkins, skeletons, bats, spiders, candy, black cats, witches, ghosts, and haunted houses. We have put together a list of some good books for Halloween to listen to all week long!! In an effort to maintain a little bit of sanity…… at least until the class party….
There is no bigger responsibility than educating our future generations on the importance of preserving the Earth. With April 22, just around the corner, let’s mark the occasion with some engaging ❤️Earth Day read-alouds and Earth Day activity pages for your 1st or 2nd grade classrooms. Not only will these
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