8+ Benefits of Using a Book Series to Build Lifelong Readers

Reading a book series is a common experience among children from early elementary and on. In my early elementary years, I wasn't much of a reader (gasp!), and it's my…

5 Ways to Incorporate December Teaching Resources into a Festive yet Inclusive Month

Finding December teaching resources that work for all can be tricky. Those who celebrate Christmas or Hanakkah enjoy all of the holiday things, but in public education, we must be…

5+ Effective Ways to Teach Author’s Purpose to Young Learners

Author's purpose seems to be a problematic skill for young kids, but it doesn't have to be. If teachers have the tools to break down the skill for kids, they…

How to Use Alexander and the Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day to Teach Reading Skills

An all time classic, Alexander and the Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day celebrates it's 50th birthday this year. This timeless tale by Judith Viorst is perfect for the…

How to Help Readers Blossom and Grow with Author Studies

Author studies help students form lasting memories with their teachers, and students simply love talking about common books they've experienced. It is through these discussions that they learn life lessons,…

5 Simple Lesson Ideas Featuring Bear Snores On Your Kids Will Love

Winter is here, and Bear Snores On is the perfect book to use this time of year. It's rich vocabulary and complex concepts tie in quite nicely with bear research,…

10 Great Ways to Celebrate Winter with Jan Brett

Children LOVE books by Jan Brett. She has been a longtime favorite author of mine for the winter months in particular. In fact, she was the first author I met…

Back to School Literacy Resources You Can Have for FREE

It's Back to School time, but it's anything BUT a normal beginning. With a long to-do list, I thought I'd share fun back to school activities for community building and…

9 Ways Boom Cards Can Support Your Amazing Readers

Whether you're planning ahead for next year, you're needing activities to keep your child busy, or are just needing a little review work to keep your child's skills on point, Boom Learning may be a great place to look. In this post, I'd like to share my observations on how Boom Cards can help your reader grow.