Inside: The best New Year’s books for kids. Happy New Year! I’ve rounded up a collection of fun books to help ring in the new year. Whether you’re a parent, a grandparent or a teacher, these books will be perfect to read either leading up to New Year’s Eve or later when you’re back at school. I’ve curated a lovely … Read more
Inside: Beautiful Christmas art inspiration, Christmas clip art paid and free Hi Friends! I was teaching in my old school yesterday and noticed this beautiful Christmas art on the walls. I’m in love with them all! The beauties below were created by a Grade 3/4 class. From what I can tell they used thick tempera paint. My best guess is … Read more
Inside: Free gingerbread math games for primary children. Hi Friends! I have two sweet Christmas math games for you today. I love playing Bump with my class. It’s easy to teach, easy to learn, and it provides lots of focused math practice. Since it’s almost Christmas, the Bump games I’m sharing with you have a gingerbread man theme. The first … Read more
Inside: Santa Claus and Christmas tree countdown freebie plus a link to some free Christmas paper Hello Friends! I’ve written a few posts over the years where I’ve shared my Santa Claus countdown sheet, but this year’s is the best. I made the Santa Claus myself this time so it’s nice and clear and crisp. And I threw a … Read more
Inside: A review of Santa’s Stuck and lots of cool activities to go with the book Santa’s Stuck is one of my favourite Christmas books. But better yet, my students always loved this book, too. It’s been around awhile (2004) but it’s definitely worth reading. In fact, I think it will become one of those timeless Christmas classics. Santa’s Stuck … Read more
Inside: I explain how I teach printing throughout the Grade 1 year. Includes a free printing sheet. This is a repost of how I like to teach printing. Over the last 26 years or so of teaching Kindergarten to Grade 2, this is usually the time of year when I really start focusing on printing with my first graders. I … Read more
Inside: 3 free printable poems for November. Hello Friends and Happy November! I have the sweetest November poems for you today. The first poem I actually posted four years ago! But last night I added two more lovely poems to the collection that I’d love to share with you. I love teaching this first poem to my firsties, mostly because … Read more
I published this post 7 years ago! I just updated it and thought it was worth sharing again because I have a lovely poem that’s perfect for Grade 1, plus a little booklet to print it in. I also have some book suggestions and links to a several other Remembrance Day posts I’ve done over the years. Be sure to … Read more
Inside: Book review of Skelly’s Halloween and related book activities Skelly’s HalloweenWritten by David Martin Illustrated by Lori Richmond Henry Holt and Co., 2018 Ages 4-8 Halloween, Skeletons Brief Synopsis: This is a charming story about Skelly Bones Skeleton, a skeleon who absolutely adores Halloween and can hardly wait to go trick-or-treating. But after a tumble he finds himself in … Read more