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Our Favorite Books {Tots through Chapter Books}

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Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of teaching in the classroom, being a private reading tutor, and homeschooling my own children. In all of those roles, I have been introduced to some fantastic books that have become favorites of mine {and favorites of my students/own children}.   In this 5-day series, I will be posting different kinds of texts…
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Thanksgiving Poetry Pack

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Today, I’m sharing our FREE Thanksgiving Poetry Pack {free download at the end of this post}! In it, you’ll find a free thanksgiving poem with literacy activities for K-2nd graders. The activities can work for homeschool instruction, after school instruction, small group instruction, or a literacy center. Lots of adaptations can be made! If you’d like to view all the…
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Thanksgiving Mats for Pattern Blocks

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When my oldest was in Kindergarten, I drew some Thanksgiving Mats for Pattern Blocks for him by hand. And while they served their purpose, I have been working to update them for my preschooler and Kindergartner this year. And now, I also get to share them with you! PLUS, you’ll find a link to an extra freebie that works with any…
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Learning Ideas with Photo Stacking Blocks

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*This post contains affiliate links. When kids can manipulate and touch while learning, they are learning by doing. Learning by doing is a HIGHLY effective way to motivate learners. Learners are also more apt to remember if they learn by doing. Today, I’d like to share a few SIMPLE and HANDS-ON ideas for using the Photo Stacking Blocks {readers have also…
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Writing Thank You Notes {Encouraging Thankfulness}

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Writing thank you notes is such a great way to help kids (and adults) practice the art of thankfulness. There are always things we can be thankful for. Even when the situation isn’t so fun, we can find something to be thankful for. Sometimes we have to look really hard or even have a friend point it out. But it’s…
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