Christmas Activities, Classroom Library, December Activities, Uncategorized

Delightful Gingerbread Man Picture Books & Activities

National Gingerbread House Day is December 12. It’s perfect timing for a classroom day full of festivity, fun, and fabulous gingerbread activities! Whether you plan on baking gingerbread cookies, completing gingerbread crafts, holding a gingerbread house-building contest, or passing out Gingerbread Man coloring sheets, the day is a magical and sweet time. It’s also an… Continue reading Delightful Gingerbread Man Picture Books & Activities

Back to School, Uncategorized

Back-to-School Read-Alouds to Create a Classroom Community

The beginning of the school year is a time to review rules and procedures, get to know one another and build classroom community. One of the best ways to create a positive classroom community is through the power of the read-aloud picture book and by utilizing their profound themes of kindness, inclusion, and empathy. Join… Continue reading Back-to-School Read-Alouds to Create a Classroom Community

December Activities, Uncategorized

Teaching the True Meaning of Christmas: 7 Must-Read Christian Picture Books

As a teacher in a Christian setting, we have the unique privilege to prepare our students’ hearts for the Christmas season. Whether you teach in a Christian school, co-op, or even homeschool your own children, December offers us the opportunity to infuse in our kids the true meaning of Christmas. Picture books, with their vibrant… Continue reading Teaching the True Meaning of Christmas: 7 Must-Read Christian Picture Books