Category: Animals

“Best in Snow” –April Pulley Sayre

*Note: Links are Amazon affiliate links. Clinking on these links supports my work. Thank You! Without looking at a calendar, how do you know winter is approaching?  The clouds?  The chill?  The movement of the animals?  The stillness?  Without the sights, sounds, and smells… Continue Reading ““Best in Snow” –April Pulley Sayre”

“What do they do with all that poo?”

Amazon Link to Book This book was an instant grab off of the library shelves for me. I mean, just look at it! The illustrations are fun and inviting and that title! 🙂 I knew this was a must-read for my kindergarten students, really,… Continue Reading ““What do they do with all that poo?””

Learning About the Colors? Then You Will Want to Read…

If you are learning the colors, then you will want to read this book! I loved the clever way that the colors were introduced, with words, curiosity, and with a tactile component. This book put a smile on my face–the prediction that will take… Continue Reading “Learning About the Colors? Then You Will Want to Read…”

“Too Many Carrots” a STEM Launch

Recently, my amazing co-teaching partner in 2nd grade, Quincey Williamson, and I presented “The Big Picture and Small Details of Incorporating STEM Ideas in Your Elementary Classroom”. The main take away from our presentation was simply this: Story is a great way toward incorporating… Continue Reading ““Too Many Carrots” a STEM Launch”

“I’m a Duck” a Story by Eve Bunting

With rhyming text this little duck shares the story of fear, of seeking out advice, of practice, of building confidence, and of embracing who you are. There are so many parts of this story that are my favorite, because there are so many relatable… Continue Reading ““I’m a Duck” a Story by Eve Bunting”