Update: Although the tips in this post are useful, Flip is now only available to teachers and students using Microsoft Teams. Some teachers have tried to used Kami as a replacement or record students videos in Google Meet. to read about more Flip alternatives, go here. What is Flip and is Flip free for teachers? You … Read more
The 100th day of school is a milestone packed with learning and fun, offering the perfect opportunity to engage students with creative 100 days of school activities! Whether you’re planning a 100s Day classroom celebration, brainstorming an unforgettable 100 day of school project, or simply looking for read-alouds to inspire young minds, these 100th day … Read more
Get some gingerbread book inspiration with this list of best gingerbread books for kids including preschool and elementary grades. This gingerbread book list includes fictional humorous tales about the Gingerbread Man, stories about gingerbread houses, and nonfiction cookbook titles as well. Some are newer and others are classics. As a school librarian at five different … Read more
Discover the best owl books for kids in preschool and elementary classrooms! From Owl Babies to other cute owl stories, create a magical owl theme for young readers. As an elementary school librarian, I’m thrilled to introduce a collection of owl books for kids that will ignite a child’s curiosity about these interesting nocturnal hunters! … Read more
As an elementary school librarian, I’m thrilled to introduce a collection of books about space for kids that will ignite a child’s curiosity about the night sky! These engaging stargazing books are packed with fascinating constellation facts and colorful illustrations that make exploring the universe fun and accessible for young learners. Whether your child or … Read more
Learn about some fabulous books about apples from an apple-growing mom and children’s librarian. Find a great selection of books about apples for toddlers, as well as for preschool and kindergarten students. Even adults will find books about apples on this list. So sit back, grab a cup of mulled apple cider or a piece … Read more
Learn how to use Pear Deck with Google Slides and keep your students engaged. What is Pear Deck? Pear Deck is a free add-on you can install to use with Google Slides. It’s fun and easy to use. Not sure how to get started with Pear Deck? Read on for the simple, step-by-step instructions and … Read more
Here’s a list of the best funny Halloween books for kids of all ages. The list is sorted by age and grade level for easy reference. As a veteran elementary school teacher, now a school librarian, I know how popular “creepy” books are with kids. These books are fun to read at Halloween and during … Read more
Here is a comprehensive list of the best first day of school books for every elementary school grade. I even included a book for those starting preschool as well as some back-to-school books for teachers. Some are new, and others are classics. What is a good first day of school book? I hope you find … Read more
Learn about an amazing free eBook website for schools, teachers, students, that also offers cheap home access for families. Think you can’t get anything good for free anymore? Then you must not be familiar with Epic eBooks. Want to learn how to take advantage of this free educational resource? Read on! My Epic Backstory As … Read more