Seven Grandfather Teachings in “Mama’s Song” by Julie Buchholtz
In Mama’s Song, Own Voices author Julie Buchholtz, a member of the Bay Mills Tribe of Chippewa Indians, weaves the Seven Grandfather Teachings into a lullaby from mother to child.…
“One” by Kathryn Otoshi: A Read-Aloud for Bullying Prevention Month
Kathryn Otoshi’s One uses colors and numbers to show young readers how one voice can inspire many to stand up to bullying. Dr. Katherine Schlatter reviews this Pre-K–2 read-aloud for…
Rock Paper Scissors Instant Lesson for PreK–5
Rock Paper Scissors takes ten minutes, needs nothing but a smartboard and a child’s own hands, and works three developmental processes at once. The countdown builds impulse regulation as children…
Rock Paper Scissors Game for PreK-5th Classrooms
Play Rock, Paper, Scissors on Your Smartboard World Rock Paper Scissors Day lands on August 27, and this free smartboard game turns it into a whole-class activity. One child stands…
Wormly: Beach Week Edition — Classroom Implementation Guide & Mini Lesson Plans
Wormly: Beach Week Edition is a Science of Reading–aligned spelling game for beginning readers through grade 5, built on a curated coastal word bank where every word is tagged by…
I Have Two Moms | Read Aloud Spotlight
“I Have Two Moms” by Colleen LeMaire, illustrated by Marina Saumell, is a picture book for preschool through 2nd grade that introduces children to the reality of two-mom families within…
Nutritious Food Coloring Pack
Reinforce the five food groups with this printable coloring pack, perfect for National Nutrition Month! Each page features a food from our Sort Your Food! sorting game, with a fun…
Spot the Difference FALL Coloring Pack!
This is a wonderful activity for preK-1st grade, or any age group and child who needs a mental break (something that calm coloring activities provide)! Kids can engage their observation…
Exploring La Calavera Catrina: Día de los Muertos
La Calavera Catrina (see feature image above) was created by José Guadalupe Posada in 1910 as political commentary criticizing wealthy Mexicans who abandoned their cultural heritage. She has since become…
