As the end of the school year approaches, we start to do lots of packing, lots of cleaning, and lots of thinking about what we want to do differently next year. Packing up your classroom library is no View Post
Back to School Book Reading Challenge
Start the school year off on the right foot with a Back to School Book Reading Challenge. I know the beginning of the school year can be super hectic so this reading challenge is SUPER EASY. I've View Post
7 Effective Family Involvement Techniques for Teachers (Try Them!)
How do you get parents involved in school? First, let's think "family" instead of parents. When we shift our wording we shift our thinking to the whole unit vs fingerpointing at one person. Plus, View Post
Multicultural Family Literacy Night
Are you planning a multicultural family literacy night at your school? It's a fun and educational theme for an event and with these tips, it will be a successful one too. Planning a Multicultural View Post
Winter Reading Challenge
Oh, the weather is chilly and we are spending more times indoors. It's a perfect time to share some great books with kids! The first day of winter is almost here and I have a Winter Reading View Post
The Homework Policy Every Early Childhood Class Should Have
Take a look at your homework policy and think about your family literacy goals. Do you know what every teacher and family wants this school year? It’s NOT the tenth worksheet of the day. It’s NOT View Post
Toddler Literacy Bags
Toddler literacy bags are a great way to encourage families to read together at home. They don't have to be expensive or time-consuming to prep either. I've got easy tips and resources to help View Post