Using Picture Books for Narrative Writing
Quyen NicolWe love to use picture books in our classroom. We are firm believers that you are never too old to learn a good lesson from a picture book. Roller Coaster…
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The Homework Debate
Why is homework synonymous with a feeling of dread? We have both had our share of parent concerns over the past decade regarding stress with homework. We have noticed that…
Read MoreMorning Routines!
We recently took a course from Tabitha Carro at FlapJack Factory. Our friend and colleague, Kristen, at Easy Teaching Tools recommended that we try it out and we were not…
Read MoreKindness Week Book Reflection
Have you ever read The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig? It is a heartwarming picture book about the power of kindness. Brian is a kid who feels invisible at school.…
Read MoreSuper Bowl Activities for the Classroom!
Each year, when the NFL season starts up, we both get very excited for a variety of reasons. We have been San Diego Charger fans since we’ve been born (although…
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