Hey Teachers! ? Ready to infuse some bookish love into your classroom this Valentine’s Day? Let’s celebrate the magic of reading with these heartwarming activities that will have your students falling head over heels for books. Book Loving Activities for Valentine’s Day in the Classroom 1. Book Love Letters:Encourage your students to write love letters…
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Fun Activities for Authors at School Visits
School visits let authors inspire young minds. Authors can make these visits unforgettable by using simple and engaging activities. Let’s explore some delightful options that authors can easily bring to the classroom. Fun Activities for Authors at School Visits Literary Simon Says:Turn Simon Says into a literary adventure. Use book-themed commands like “Act out your…
Quick No-Supply Plan B Activities for Kids
Explore this list of quick no-supplies-needed plan b activities for kids that seamlessly blend learning and enjoyment. quick no-supplies-needed plan b activities for kids Charades Challenge:Kick off with an energetic round of “Charades.” It’s a lively way to get students moving without the need for any materials. Simon Says Spectacle:Transition seamlessly into “Simon Says” to…
BOOK DISPLAY IDEAS FOR WINTER
Let’s explore some imaginative book display ideas that will warm the hearts of young readers during the chilly winter months. BOOK DISPLAY IDEAS FOR WINTER 1. Whimsical Winter Wonderland: Create a whimsical winter wonderland by draping snowflake garlands and hanging paper snowmen around your book display area. Use a white backdrop to evoke the serene…
World Read Aloud Day Classroom Activities
Hello, awesome teachers! ? Ready for a day filled with words that dance off the pages? World Read Aloud Day is just around the corner, and we’ve got some super simple and exciting activities to make it a celebration to remember. World Read Aloud Day Classroom Activities 1. Story Circle Time:Gather your students in a…
14 Quiet Cues and Attention Getters for Classrooms
Here’s a list of 14 quiet cues and attention getters for classrooms that you can use to capture your students’ attention: Creating a positive and engaging classroom environment is crucial for effective learning. One way to capture your students’ attention and foster a sense of unity is through the use of playful verbal cues. Here…
Indie Book Award – Asha and Baz
Asha and Baz Meet Mary Sherman Morgan has been awarded “finalist” designation in the 2023 Next Generation Indie Book Awards in the Early Reader/Chapter Books category. Follow Parent Club for more tips on how to make life easier for busy families: Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Post.
Purple Dragonfly Awards 2023
Award News! Picture Book 6 & upHonorable MentionThe Adventures of Grandmasaurus at the Supermarket? by Caroline Fernandez and illustrated by Shannon O’Toole? Early ReaderFirst Place WinnerAsha and Baz Meet Hedy Lamarr? by Caroline Fernandez and illustrated by Dharmali Patel? Honorable MentionAsha and Baz Meet Mary Sherman Morgan by Caroline Fernandez and illustrated by Dharmali Patel…
Galen Leather review and giveaway
Galen Leather review and giveaway! If you are a leather pen cases, notecover, and leather goods fan like me — this is for you! Let me introduce you to this family business which creates and ships beautiful leather stationery products. Note: Sponsored post. All opinions are my own of course 😉 About Galen Leather Galen…
National Geographic Kids Books Giveaway
Get set for summer reading with National Geographic Kids Books. Read on to get a synopsis of a great selection of National Geographic Kids Books plus enter for a chance to WIN a set for yourself (or your fav kids). National Geographic Kids Books Giveaway Here is a brief synopsis of the three books pictured…
Great Black Fonts (Free)
Looking for some Great Black Fonts (Free) for class letters, presentations, headings, or social media images? These black fonts are attention-grabbing lettering for twitter, instagram, facebook, pinterest posts. Great Black Fonts (Free) Elephant Cooper Black Britannic Bold Playbill Rockwell Extra Bold Segoe UI Black Showcard Gothic Wide Latin Where can you use these fonts? Graphics…
Book Launch – Caroline Fernandez
Join Caroline – Sunday May 7th – 2:30pm – Northern District Branch – Toronto Public Library – 40 Orchard View Blvd to celebrate the releases of Asha and Baz Meet Hedy Lamarr and The Adventures of Grandmasaurus At The Supermarket. Follow Parent Club for more tips on how to make life easier for busy families: Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Post.