Colorful Hispanic Heritage Month classroom book recommendations featuring diverse picture books and chapter books by Hispanic and Latino authors.
October Activities, Picture Books, Picture Books for Middle School

10 Hispanic Heritage Month Books for the Classroom

Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated annually from September 15 through October 15, is a wonderful opportunity to bring history, culture, and inspiring stories into the classroom. When students learn about Hispanic and Latino culture, influential individuals, traditions, and contributions, they gain a deeper understanding of the people and events that have helped shape our world. From… Continue reading 10 Hispanic Heritage Month Books for the Classroom

Writing

Toys to Tales Writing Center

If you’ve ever watched a child play with toys, you’re a witness to storytelling. From an early age, children are writers.  As they play with their Barbies or soldiers or favorite television figurines, they are creating characters with motivations, desires, and personalities. When they arrange those toys in a camping scene, a desert, an ocean,… Continue reading Toys to Tales Writing Center

7 Picture Books Inspired by Dolly Parton
Classroom Library, English Language Arts, Picture Books, Picture Books for Middle School, Picture Books in Middle School

7 Picture Books Inspired by Dolly Parton

We are heartbroken by the loss of dear Dolly Parton. She felt like a friend, and somehow, we thought she would live forever. To us, Dolly was the ultimate librarian. Through her Imagination Library, Dolly understood the power of putting a book into a child’s hands and believing that their future could be bigger than… Continue reading 7 Picture Books Inspired by Dolly Parton