March Activities, Picture Books, Picture Books for Middle School, Picture Books in Middle School, Women's History

10 Picture Books to Use in Middle School for Women’s History Month

Women’s History Month in March is a wonderful opportunity to focus on remarkable and determined women who helped change the world. There are many ways to teach students Women’s History Month, from projects and activities to interactive bulletin boards. Today, we are going to share our top 10 Picture Books to Use in Middle School… Continue reading 10 Picture Books to Use in Middle School for Women’s History Month

Figurative Language, Picture Books for Middle School

5 Captivating Picture Books for Middle School

Picture books aren't just for young children! If you’ve read any of our other blog posts, you know that we love picture books for all ages. Specifically, middle schoolers can benefit from the rich storytelling and vibrant illustrations that picture books offer. Let's explore further with 5 Captivating Picture Books for Middle School. Middle schoolers are… Continue reading 5 Captivating Picture Books for Middle School

English Language Arts, Figurative Language, January Activities, Picture Books for Middle School, Picture Books in Middle School, Poetry, What is Mentor Text

5 Winter Picture Books to Teach Figurative Language

In college, my beloved Reading Methods professor read us picture books at the beginning of class. As twenty-something-old college students, we relished those five-ten minutes it took for her to read a book. We could relax, get lost in something other than student teaching hours, seminars, and projects, and just enjoy a good story. When… Continue reading 5 Winter Picture Books to Teach Figurative Language