Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

…events in Dr. King’s life and his impact on the civil rights movement in a way that’s very easy to understand. BrainPOP.com has a number of resources to go along…

Honoring 9/11 – A Delicate Balance

…created to go with the book, as well as some teaching tips and management strategies for using this book in your classroom. 1. Read aloud The Man Who Walked Between…

Helping Children Cope with Tragedy

…rebuilding. But we realize deep down that what happened could not have been prevented. Sandy Hook was different…disasters caused by man happen by choice. The Ant Hill Disaster In the…

Heartfelt Causes & Effects

…did I miss this gem? Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch is the story of a lonely man who receives an anonymous Valentine candy heart with a card that says, “Somebody…

Teaching with Dry Erase Boards

…asking for a gift, I’m going to GIVE a gift! I love teaching with dry erase boards, so I’m teaming up with Julia Rhodes, the founder of Kleenslate Concepts, to…

Book Character Day – Fun and Educational!

Is there a school district anywhere that still allows traditional Halloween activities? Most elementary students love to dress up on Halloween, but many schools no longer allow Halloween parties and…