K-3 Book Reviews, Puppets, Colouring, Clip Art
Hello and Happy September! If you’ve been reading the blog for the last little while then you know I’ve been sharing lots of resources that can be used during fire safety week in October. I’ll share a link to all those at the bottom of the post. In the meantime, today I have some firefighter clip art for sale and … Read more
Hey Everyone! I’ve been working on lots of different fire safety projects for the last little while. In case you missed it I have a free fire safety printable booklet to share, and I also put together a great collection of fire safety books for K-2. Today I’m sharing a word search that’s perfect for Fire Safety Week or anytime … Read more
Hello Everyone! I have a fabulous freebie for you today: A 7-page fire safety booklet for your kiddos. Fire Prevention Week is in October so I thought I’d get a jump on things this year. If you haven’t already read it, be sure to check out a recent post about some great books to help teach about fire safety. This … Read more
Fire Prevention Week is in October. And while it seems a little early to write a blog post about it, I thought it would be a good idea to post now so that you have lots of time to gather up your books. I always begin a new unit or theme with lots and lots of books. Most kids love … Read more
I Talk Like A River by Jordan Scott Illustrated by Sydney Smith Neal Porter Books, 2020 40 pages For ages 4-8 Themes: Fiction, Stuttering, Fathers and Sons Opening Lines: I wake up each morning with the sound of words all around me. And I can’t say them all … From the Book Flap: What if words got stuck in the … Read more
Hello Everyone! Have you been camping yet this summer? Are you about to go camping? Are you in the middle of camping? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then your child (or children) will probably love reading A Camping Spree With Mr. Magee (check out my detailed book review) and then doing this fun word search. As you … Read more
I just discovered this fabulous new-to-me book: A Camping Spree With Mr. Magee. This is one of those little treasures that makes me wonder how on earth I missed seeing it when it first came out. If you’re not familiar with Mr. Magee then please check it out. And if you already are, then hopefully some of my book extensions … Read more
Hello Everyone! I have another Paint a Poem post for your today. But before I show you what I’ve done I’d like to explain the why’s of the process. What are the Benefits of Art Integration in the Classroom? Responding to a painting, either your own or someone else’s, is a wonderful way to encourage creativity and imagination. It’s well … Read more
Hello everyone! I have a very sweet book to share with you today. I was looking for some summer themed books and found this little treasure. Even though most kids aren’t in school in the summer, I went ahead and wrote up several book extensions in case you want to read this book to your class at the beginning of … Read more