Is there any season that screams “childhood” louder than summer? With trips to the beach, camping, fireworks, bubbles, and ice cream, summer is nostalgic for a reason. As the weather warms up, I like to lean into these fun themes with summer picture books to inspire learning. If you need some new read-alouds for your rotation, you’ll love this list… Read More
Themed Monthly Centers for Kindergarten
If you teach kindergarten or homeschool young children, you know there is a lot to cover! The primary grades are when children are learning the basics of math and literacy concepts that will lay the foundation for future success. While trying to touch on all of these important concepts, you might worry about how to keep your lessons engaging. If… Read More
Shark Books for Kids
Are you teaching your students all about sharks? These incredible creatures serve as a great topic of study in the primary classroom. If you’re looking for informative and fun materials to help inspire learning in your classroom, you’ll love this list of my favorite shark books for kids! Using Shark Books To Teach Whether you’re taking a deep dive into… Read More
Fun Books About Insects and Bugs
Are you working on an insects and bugs unit in your classroom? Those creepy, crawly creatures are a great way to capture the interest and attention of your littles any time of year! If you’re looking for some great books to use in your teaching, you’re in the right place! Today I’m sharing all of my favorite picture books about… Read More
Summer Learning
As the school year winds down, students are ready to say goodbye to the classroom and hello to summer. However, teachers hope that students will not forget all they have learned while on break. Honestly, it is heartbreaking to see how much summer learning loss occurs each year. Thus, teachers work hard to create fun ways for students to focus… Read More
Fun and Easy Bee Activities for the Classroom
Spring and summertime weather means all those creepy, crawly bugs will start to make an appearance! If you work with littles, you already know that some children LOVE bugs, while others… not so much! Because of this, I love to spend some time learning about insects and focusing on bees, in particular. Doing so allows for instant engagement from the… Read More