Exciting lesson ideas, book lists, videos, classroom strategies, and reproducibles in a daily blog by mentor teachers
During the cold days of winter, try warming the hearts of your little learners with some great books! Bundle up and join me as I share my top five picks.
Returning to school after the holiday break can be a bit difficult for young children. Read on as I share a few activities to help your students beat those back-to-school blues after the holidays.
What can be better than winning the lottery? Well for many teachers the holiday break comes extremely close! This holiday I encourage you to take some time to rest, recharge, and rejuvenate!
This Christmas holiday take your class on a five day trip around the world! Your students will have a jolly old time learning how different countries celebrate this festive time of the year.
Read on as I share activities that will help make your writing center a more enticing place for your little learners.
Guided reading helps teachers tailor instruction to meet each student’s specific reading needs. Read on as I share some helpful tips on implementing guided reading lessons in your classrooms.
Find an assortment of lesson ideas for helping young students build vocabulary skills.
What should you see, hear, and feel in a great kindergarten classroom? Read on as I share characteristics of great kindergarten classrooms.
Last week I shared some of my favorite fall math and science activities. This week I take you deeper into fall with activities I use during reading and art.
If you are teaching or planning a unit about the farm, Big Red Barn by Margaret Wise Brown is a must-read. Read on for activities you can do with this amazing book.












