K-3 Book Reviews, Puppets, Colouring, Clip Art
Barbara 
Inside: In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb freebies for your classroom. This is an updated post! I have a free package of “In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb” classroom activities that are perfect for K-2 students. 1. Lion and Lamb Craft In this mini package you’ll find a cool Lion/Lamb craft. It’s an accordian-style “book” with … Read more
Hi Friends! I have a super easy Valentine art project for you. I’m probably a bit late for this year, but if you’re a last-minute person like me, then maybe this idea will come in handy. I saw this project in an elementary school I was in the other day. I have no idea which grade level made them, but … Read more
I’m so happy to share this exciting new moon book with you today. SUPERMOON Written by Sue Lancaster Illustrated by Tincho Schmidt Tielmour Press, November 15, 2024 Best for 3-6 year-olds, 32 pages Book Summary (from the publisher) Meet Supermoon, the superhero of the night sky! With a Super Gravity Lasso, Super Shine-Reflector, and Super Shield Strength, Supermoon helps the … Read more
“I Still Love Teaching Despite All the Reasons in the World to Quit” by Renes Lophanor offers a personal and global perspective of the education system while expressing a deep-seated love for teaching. Lophanor, an accomplished international secondary teacher, shares first-hand experiences and observations, highlighting the numerous challenges educators throughout the world are facing on a daily basis. In this … Read more
I’m so happy to share this sweet book with you today. Cozy Up Time With Ava Written by Aubrey Rose Illustrated by Eilnaz Barmayeh Independently Published, June 14, 2024 Best for 3-10 year-olds, 24 pages Opening Lines Ava loves when her Grandma comes to visit. She always surprises Ava with a fun, new book to read. They snuggle up on … Read more
For the last several years I’ve started my year off with this humorous book, Don’t Eat the Teacher by Nick Ward. Note: This is an updated post with new images and much better freebie downloads. Summary from Amazon: “It’s Sammy the shark’s first day at school – and he’s very excited. But when Sammy gets excited, he BITES things! CRUNCH! … Read more
Sanctuary: A Home for Rescued Farm Animals by Julia Denos Clarion Books, 2023 40 pages 4-8 years old Blurb from Book Flap Where do you feel safe and seen? What about the animals who share our planet? Why do we treat FARM ANIMALS differently than our beloved pets? These questions and more are explored in this gentle celebration of what … Read more
Alphabet puppets have an array of surprising benefits for young children. In addition to helping make learning fun, interactive and engaging there are a multitude of wonderful advantages.
Is your class learning all about alligators? Do you enjoy reading alligator books like the InvestiGators series or maybe The Watermelon Seed by Greg Pizzoli? If you answered yes to any of those questions then you’re sure to love this alligator puppet I just made. It’s so easy to make and involves very little prep for you! PLUS it includes … Read more