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Build an Idea Incubator That Supercharges Nonfiction Writing Activities
If you’ve ever heard the dreaded student sigh: “I don’t know what to write about,” you’re not alone. Generating ideas for nonfiction writing activities can feel like pulling teeth…for students and teachers. But what if there were a simple,…
Unplugged Coding Activities That Actually Work (Using Picture Books!)
If you’ve ever wanted to introduce coding in your elementary classroom but don’t have tablets, laptops, or a fancy robotics kit…good news! You don’t need them. With the right picture books, you can launch unplugged coding…
The Ultimate First 10 Days of School: A Growth-Mindset Picture Book Playbook That Actually Works
It’s that time of year again. Time to start building that classroom community. And we have a first 10 days of school program that will get the year off to the best start possible. Because…
How to Rock Diverse Picture Books for Multimodal Learning Transformation in Your Classroom (and Make Research Fun)
You ever have one of those teaching moments where you think, “Oh, this is going to be great,” and then three minutes later the kids are looking at you like you’ve just asked them to…
Are You Overlooking This 1 Crucial Teaching Tool? Using Picture Books to Teach Culture and Family Heritage
Ever had that “oh no” moment when you realize your social studies unit on “culture” is basically… a food day and a few YouTube videos? (Been there. Ate the cookies. Still felt guilty.) Here’s the…
Boost Literacy With This Ultimate Guide to 5 Great Interactive Reading Techniques
The Science of Story Ever wonder why some read-alouds completely captivate your class while others flop? The secret often lies in interactive reading techniques that invite students to move, respond, and connect on multiple levels. That’s no…
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