If you’re looking for Valentine’s Day read alouds that promote kindness, empathy, and friendship—with simple, classroom-ready activities to match—you’re in the right place. This curated list of 14 books includes literacy, SEL, and math connections that are perfect for February and easy to implement. Even
Teaching narrative writing can feel very different depending on your students. Some students naturally tell detailed, creative stories. Others feel completely overwhelmed when asked to write a narrative. That’s where mentor texts for teaching narrative writing make a huge difference. By showing students strong examples,
Our festive list of Christmas read-alouds is perfect for promoting peace, joy, and love in the classroom throughout the holiday season and beyond. Enjoy these books on their own, or combine them with our Christmas activity ideas for even more holly-jolly fun! This post contains
We all know 2nd grade students LOVE to share information! However, they often seem to find it harder to get information about a researched topic on paper. A GREAT way to introduce informational writing is through the use of mentor texts. An easy and effective
Picture books are one of the most powerful tools a teacher can use. Literature has a way of reaching students. They can relate to a character or event in a picture book, and it inspires and influences their thinking and behavior. We hope this list
Make teaching friendly letter writing a breeze—equip yourself and your students with the tools for success! Check out unit 5 of our Lucky to Learn Writing curriculum. Dear Teacher, We love using mentor texts in the classroom to showcase a special skill for our students.
