March Madness is a BIG deal in our household between the love for basketball between my husband and our three sons! So naturally, I have gotten really into it as well over the years and began to love ... READ the POST
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Teaching the American Revolution through Picture Books
If you would've told me in my first year teaching that a unit on the American Revolution would be one of my favorites all year I would not have believed you! But, then beautifully written authentic ... READ the POST
5 Favorite Valentine’s Day Mentor Texts
I LOVE that you are here! And in the spirit of love, I am here to share with you my 5 favorite mentor texts for the week of Valentine's Day! With, of course, the links to each of them so you can share ... READ the POST
Must Haves for ELA Small Groups
Small groups are always a go to in my classroom as they give my students a chance to feel more comfortable speaking up to share their thoughts and ideas and interacting with one another. Also, they ... READ the POST
4 Impactful Mentor Texts for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
I wanted to pop in and share 4 of my favorite books to use during MLK week. I used each of these as a mentor text Tues-Friday. At the end of this post, you will have an option to sign up for my email ... READ the POST
Christmas Trivet or Coaster Present Craft
As a mom and teacher, I will always have a soft spot for those imperfectly perfect hand-crafted Christmas presents our kiddos get so excited about wrapping up and gifting to their loved ones on ... READ the POST