Can you believe it’s been almost 2 years since we started talking about Monkey’s Amazing Story?! In case you missed it, here’s a quick review: On April 17, 2018 a parent noticed two baby kittens in the parking lot of my school. Our nurse immediately went out to investigate, and realizing the mother cat was…
Many families are going on Spring Break, which could very well be extended due to the Coronavirus. While this can be a scary and uncertain time, it’s important to try and make kids feel safe and provide opportunities for fun and learning while they are home. Check out these wonderful Spring Break activities that kids…
Author: Sy Montgomery
Illustrator: Amy Schimler-Safford
Summary: Inky is an octopus that was found by a fisherman and brought to the New Zealand Aquarium in 2014. He was an inquisitive octopus, and loved to be entertained. One night in 2016, Inky decided he was bored and decided to go on an adventure…the goal…to get back out to sea. Will he succeed? You and your kids will be amazed at this exciting true story!
Author: Bea Birdsong
Illustrator: Nicholas Chanani
Summary: This is a sweet story about a girl who wakes up ready to “be fierce” and have a great adventure. From escaping the dragons, to climbing the “Mountain of Knowledge”, she bravely faces the challenges of the day. The illustrations will lead to great conversations to have with your kids.
The new year is here, and that means it’s time to set new reading goals with students! As a classroom teacher, I always believed in the power of goal-setting with my students. I would take the time to conference with each student every 9 weeks to reflect on how things were going, and set…
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