15 Spring Picture Books Your Students Will Love
Spring is in the air! It is filled with new growth, fresh colors, baby animals and a renewed sense of life. It’s one of my favorite seasons! Add some spring to your lesson plans with these spring picture books. Your students will love learning more about spring through these books.
17 St. Patrick’s Day Picture Books for Kids
St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday that celebrates the rich culture and traditions of Ireland. One of the best ways to introduce children to this festive occasion is through books. Picture books can provide a fun and interactive way for kids to learn about leprechauns, Irish folklore, and the history
Easy Cat in the Hat Art for Reading Month
Reading month is coming to a close, but it’s not too late to incorporate a little celebratory art into your classroom – especially if you are counting down the minutes and looking for an easy way to fill the time until spring break can finally begin. Here is the perfect
15 Valentine’s Day Books for Kids
There’s something about Valentine’s Day that draws in even the youngest of kids. Maybe it is the cards and candy, or maybe it is the feeling of being loved by family and friends. These Valentine’s Day books are the perfect addition to your read alouds this February. But don’t worry
Try this Cut and Paste Book Instead of Color Word Worksheets!
Are you still using traditional worksheets to help your students master their color words? In my experience best way to help students that are struggling to learn their sight words is to provide opportunities for students to really study the letters in a meaningful way. Flashcards and color word worksheets alone just won’t cut it if a child is truly struggling. But cutting, unscrambling, and gluing to spell can make a meaningful difference and truly help. Today I’m thrilled to share a simple, but vibrant, booklet to help your students get one step closer to color word mastery for FREE. My students loved this project and I know that yours will too.
13 Books About Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day is coming and I for one am ready for spring! I’ve rounded up a collection of 13 books about Groundhog Day to help you prepare to teach your students this fun American tradition. Here’s a roundup of some of my favorite books from Amazon. This post contains affiliate links for your
FREE St. Patrick’s Day Emergent Reader
I have the perfect resource for you to bring the true story of St. Patrick into your classroom. I love a good leprechaun shenanigan as much as the next person, but there is so much more to this Roman Catholic Holiday than just rainbows and leprechauns. That’s why I created
50 Books to Celebrate the 100th Day of School
The 100th day of school is quickly approaching! My students get so excited about this momentous day, we begin reading about it a few weeks in advance. If you are looking to expand your own collection of 100th day of school books, this list is for you! It’s my top 50
Big Updates for Book Bundles that You Don’t Want to Miss
Small things have been happening behind the scenes at Kinder Craze and I am so happy to share one of my biggest changes with you today. If you’re a fan of Interactive Sight Word Readers and you own the Bundles, you are going to be especially excited. I recently made a