Pirates help with Comprehension & More! Pirates Past Noon is Powerful

Pirates “ARGH” fun…at least in picture books. Ahoy, young learners and teachers alike! Are you ready to embark on an exciting literary voyage? Step aboard as we set sail with Jack and Annie in Mary Pope Osborne's timeless classic, "Pirates…

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Grumpy Monkey: Managing Emotions with 9 Picture Books

Grumpy. Grouchy. Cranky. Irritable. Crabby. You name it…we’ve all felt it. Most adults have ways of managing our emotions, but children haven’t figured it out yet. Emotions often run wild and unchecked. As adults, guiding children through the maze of…

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Hibernating Animals and Bear Can’t Sleep: 13 Ways to Integrate Science

Hibernating Animals are fascinating to most people, but especially Kindergartners. As winter approaches and the days grow colder, many animals embark on a remarkable journey into hibernation. In this blog post, we will explore what hibernation is, why animals do…

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Using Alphabet Charts for Fun Activities Year Round: 10 Ideas to Start

Alphabet Charts can be fun! Using alphabet charts can increase vocabulary, make connections and entice students to have fun with words. These charts are not necessarily sound charts. I whole-heartedly believe in sound charts. Charts with NECESSARY and PURE connections…

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