Book Review, Children's Book Reviews

Interrupting Chicken Book Review

Interrupting Chicken, by David Ezra Stein, is a hilarious story to read with your children or students, especially if they love to interrupt others. If you want a great book to read to set the stage for classroom management, Interrupting Chicken is definitely the one. Plus, it is a perfect place to begin a discussion… Continue reading Interrupting Chicken Book Review

5 Picture Books to Read and Use in the Middle School Classroom
Book Review, English Language Arts, Picture Books

5 Picture Books to Read and Use in the Middle School Classroom

Picture books are amazing to read in the middle school classroom, especially the first week back to school, when everyone is getting to know one another and you want to keep the schedule less overwhelming. Students can relax in their seats as you read them a wonderful picture book that relates to what they are… Continue reading 5 Picture Books to Read and Use in the Middle School Classroom

Book Review, Distance Learning, English Language Arts, March Activities, Picture Books for Middle School

Spring, Flowers, and Miss Rumphius

Growing up, my mother was a gardener. I have vivid memories of her every spring, in the dirt, growing lettuce, squash, tomatoes, cucumbers...you name it. There’s nothing like the taste of a salad, freshly washed, from your own backyard. When I was in third grade, my favorite teacher, Miss Sykes read to us, “Miss Rumphius.”… Continue reading Spring, Flowers, and Miss Rumphius