What is a big red dog doing in the classroom? Anything he wants! Let Clifford help you teach your young students about cause and effect, rhyming words …
Continue ReadingOn a quiet winter night a young girl and her father journey into the woods in search of a Great Horned Owl. It’s a special honor for the girl …
Continue ReadingIt’s important to have great books to read to your students the first week of school to set the tone for the year. Find books that you really …
Continue ReadingEnd of the year school awards are a popular part of elementary school traditions, because children love to be rewarded and made to feel special. This …
Continue ReadingGet your webquest ready for online publication with the help of these tools! Webquests can be a great way for teachers to engage students and help …
Continue ReadingLooking for that perfect gift to get the elementary teacher in your life? Check out this list of ideas next time you want to say thank you for the …
Continue Reading“And when their voices faded away, it was as quiet as a dream.” is an example of a literary device used in Owl Moon. Can your students …
Continue ReadingThe classic book, Owl Moon, is beautifully written and contains stunning illustrations. Not only that, it is a perfect book to use for mini lessons …
Continue ReadingIt happens at the end of every summer vacation. It’s time for school! That usually means tears for the children, the parents and even the …
Continue ReadingWhere the Wild Things Are is a wonderful book to introduce kindergarten students to literature.There are activities to describe their favorite …
Continue ReadingStudents will have fun comparing Lon Po Po with the classic version of Red Riding Hood. They will discover that Lon Po Po means Granny Wolf" in …
Continue ReadingMonsters and temper tantrums in Where the Wild Things Are provide a theme unit to launch language, writing, mapping and math activities for elementary …
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