You won't believe how much fun it is to teach verbs with picture books! It's super simple with this book list and free mini-pack of printables. It is important for kids to have a strong grasp of the basics of grammar. To start, they need to understand the basics of the eight parts of ... Read More about How To Teach Verbs with Picture Books
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Wizard of Oz Activities
Preschoolers and kindergarteners will love these Wizard of Oz activities. Discover printables and hands-on fun for little ones! Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! One of my all-time favorite classics is The Wizard of Oz. Like many of you, I watched the old classic movie long before I ever picked up ... Read More about Wizard of Oz Activities
Reindeer Bookmark Craft for Kids
Here is a cute reindeer bookmark craft for kids! This tutorial is complete with pictures, instructions, and a free printable template. This craft is a great opportunity to mix art and literacy while encouraging kids to read. Making an origami corner bookmark is an easy craft idea for kids ... Read More about Reindeer Bookmark Craft for Kids
Teaching Cause and Effect with Picture Books
Picture books are perfect tools for teaching literary skills for all ages. Here's a fun lesson for teaching cause and effect with picture books. I love being able to use my favorite picture books to provide a new take on our lesson plans. Picture books tend to be less intimidating than a textbook ... Read More about Teaching Cause and Effect with Picture Books
The Sweet Smell of Christmas Lesson Plan
Young children will love The Sweet Smell of Christmas lesson plan complete with a sensory activity, graphing practice, and writing prompt for PreK-1! In the story The Sweet Smell of Christmas, we meet a little bear who is exploring all the smells that come along with the holiday season. ... Read More about The Sweet Smell of Christmas Lesson Plan