“Potato Pants!” by Laurie Keller is an adorable story about a Potato who wants to buy some Potato Pants. But… when Potato goes to the Pants Store, Eggplant causes him to face some different emotions and he has to learn about forgiveness. This book is a great story to use when teaching your students about […]
Category: Book Companions
Winter Yeti Read Alouds and Activities
Is it snowing Yeti? I don’t know about you, but I am ready for some Winter snow! While my class patiently waits for the snow to fall, we are doing all things Yeti style! Yeti Read Alouds We Loved Spaghetti with a Yeti by Adam Guillian Spaghetti with the Yeti is an adorable story about […]
Best November Read Alouds and Thanksgiving Book Activities
🍂 Favorite November Read Alouds and Activities for the Classroom It’s November — time for cozy stories, classroom gratitude projects, and turkey-themed read alouds! 🦃Whether you’re looking for silly Thanksgiving tales, friendship stories, or comprehension activities to match, here are some of my favorite November read aloud books and easy-to-use activities for your classroom. 🦈 […]
Character in the Classroom: Recess Queen Book Companion
The Recess Queen by Alexis O’Neill is is a fun story about a new girl in school who befriends the playground bully, changing the playground back into a fun place. Mean Jean, the playground bully, runs the playground and is mean to the other kids. Then one day, Katie Sue comes to school. Katie Sue […]
Courage Activity: Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun
Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun by Maria Dismondy is a heart warming story about a young girl named Lucy who has the courage to do the right thing. This story teaches us to celebrate differences, be proud of who we are, and to remember we all have a heart with feelings on the inside. […]
Keep Students Engaged During Read Aloud Time
Anyone else struggle to keep student’s attention during read aloud time? I have been trying a new strategy with my students, and so far it seems to be working really well! Everyone participates, AND now they are getting excited to play our new read aloud board game. All you need is a book, some sticky […]