Whether you’re teaching virtually, in class, or homeschooling, you’re going to want to learn more about Boom Cards! There are so many reasons that kids, teachers, and parents love these digital wonders. This post contains affiliate links. What are Boom Cards? So what are Boom Cards, anyway? In a nutshell, they’re interactive, digital, self-grading task …
Find out all about the fish beneath the seas with a picture book that gives you a scuba diver’s view of ocean life! Ocean Education Before my high school chemistry teacher told me I’d never be successful at it, I had always wanted to be a marine biologist. For years I had researched and studied …
Take a bite out of reading this summer (or fall, winter, or spring!) with these awesome shark books for kids! Books About Sharks Whether you’re getting ready to celebrate Shark Week in July or just have a love for these magnificent sea creatures, these books about sharks are perfect for your budding marine biologist. From …
The weather is getting warmer and with it comes the reemergence of bees in our garden. After the youngest screamed hysterically over a bee flying near her, I figured it might be a good time to break out some of my favorite childrens books about bees. Kids Books About Bees When we’re studying a topic …
Starting a unit on our prehistoric pals in your preschool class? Try incorporating this big book of dinosaurs into your lessons for those early readers of yours! Book of dinosaurs Dinosaurs are awesome, but what’s even more awesome is knowing all the different types of dinosaurs that once existed. This free printable book gives kids …
You may not remember, but when you are young it can be pretty difficult to put words to your emotions. This free, early reader book is a feelings themed activity book that gives a name to basic emotions for your preschooler. If your child is getting to an age that they are beginning to read, …
If your young boys are anything like mine were when they were young, they will LOVE this book of tools! This tool book is a preschool printable for early readers. Free Early Reader Tool Book Teachers can use this coloring book in their preschool classrooms to help their students with word recognition. Parents are also …
FREE Printable Book BINGO Reading Game I am always searching for ways to make reading more interesting, more exciting, more fun, more engaging for my kids. My youngest two are amazing readers – great comprehension and fluency, reading way above grade level, and, despite their protests, they do actually like to read. My oldest has dyslexia which makes sight reading a challenge, but …
St. Patrick’s Day is nearly upon us, and it’s the perfect time to start planning for fun on this wonderfully whimsical holiday. What better way to start off the celebration than by picking up some St. Patrick’s Day children’s books! Here are a few delightful books that will keep the kiddos’ attention and engage them …
Boats, trains, planes, and automobiles – no matter what the mode of transportation, kids are inherently fascinated by it! I’ve been exploring some wonderful books about boats for kids after we spent some time on the water this summer. The ones in the list below are a combination of great stories, non-fiction, and pure fun. …
It’s time to start planning out the summer book list, but it’s not as easy with teens in the house now. Thankfully, these 10 summer book series for kids and teens are perfect for occupying the minds of even the most disillusioned young readers! Fun Summer Book Series for Kids and Teens SUMMER BOOK …
We love studying penguins and watching live animal cams of them from zoos across the country. Since reading is a key part to any unit study, these 21 penguin books for kids are must-haves! They’re the best, most entertaining children’s books about penguins around! Some are factual and some are fiction, but all of them …
Get ready to celebrate the Christmas season with read-alouds that kids love! These 24 Christmas books for kids are a great place to start! ‘Tis the season of magical anticipation, hot cocoa, and snuggling by the cozy fireplace (or radiators!) with a Christmas story in hand. My kiddos love to be read to – even …
I used to teach an online class about the wonderful book Chester’s Way by Kevin Henkes. Before the class began, students had an opportunity to make a Mouse Ears Headband to wear during class. They were also be able to submit photos of themselves in the mouse ears to share with everyone if they choose to do …
Little Miss is so excited to begin ukulele lessons this school year that she’s been reading up on children’s books about music for the last few weeks. Everything from orchestra instruments to lessons about some of the great composers have been on her reading list. While I was helping her put together books that she might enjoy …
When working with preschoolers, games should be both fun and educational. Finding ways to enjoy learning is so important when children are young and impressionable, plus finding preschool learning games can make you feel a little better about giving them some extra screen time. Preschool Learning Games The internet is full of free online …
Strong readers are the best prepared to be successful in the classroom and developing a child’s love for reading is one of the most important keys to their literacy success. Fun reading games are a great way to help children develop their reading skills while fostering a love of reading. There are plenty of online …
Reading is one of the best activities for kids on the go and in this digital era, finding reading apps for kids is a high priority. When choosing a reading app for kids, you’ll want to make sure that there is a variety of material for them to enjoy, that the app is easy to …
Online reading games help engage reluctant readers and teach them the skills they need to become more proficient, fluent readers. I know, because that’s what has helped my kids. They keep my kids on task and excited about reading – even when they would rather be doing anything other than their reading lessons! The key? Finding an …
My kids have always loved learning about space and the planets. There was rarely a clear summer night when they weren’t gazing up at the stars asking about the constellations. This post contains affiliate links. I learned early on that space books for preschool age children were an easy way to explain concepts and …