Responsibility is such an important skill for kids to learn while they are young. One of the greatest ways to teach this characteristic is through videos and books. The assortment of both books and videos below will be sure to interest and be an enjoyable way for your...
Must-Have Children’s Books and Videos About Respect
Teaching children about respect for self and peers is so important. This can be accomplished through both books and videos. This collection will be sure to grab your students' attention and open up the conversation to ways respect can be shown and demonstrated. Books...
The Top Social Emotional Learning Books for Kids
Social emotional learning books should be a requirement in every classroom. Children love read alouds and when an important life skill can be incorporated with a good story-this is when the magic happens! Social emotional learning is the process in which kids are...
Top 20 Read Alouds for a 2nd Grade Classroom
Read-alouds have always been a favorite classroom activity of mine – and my students love them too! Reading a book aloud can really bring it to life for your students. It is also a wonderful way to build a positive classroom culture and expose your...
Children’s Books That Teach Measurement
Measurement is one of those math concepts that can be really fun and hands-on to teach - but it can also be quite tricky. I always found it somewhat difficult to explain the some of the logistics of measurement to my students. For instance,...
Children’s Books That Teach Fractions
Fractions can be one of the most difficult math concepts for kids to grasp. And while using a variety of manipulatives or hands-on activities can be very effective while teaching fractions, sometimes a great storybook is all you need! Math-focused storybooks are an...
Children’s Books that Teach Geometry
Geometry was always one of my favorite subjects in school as a student, but as a teacher, it can be a challenging topic to teach. Introducing geometry-focused story books is an excellent strategy for helping your students gain a deeper understanding of the subject...
Books that Teach Place Value
Why books? Math is a subject that can be exciting to teach and learn. One way that students can get excited about math is through the use of storybooks. A good book can be the perfect way to grab students' interest, build on their prior knowledge, build vocabulary,...
Children’s Books that Teach Money
Teaching students about money can be a challenging and multi-faceted endeavor. But it doesn’t have to be! Using books to help teach your students about money is a fun and engaging way to deepen their understanding of this critical life skill. Financially focused...
Books to Teach Kids Multiplication
Multiplication is one of those foundational concepts that kids really need to master in order to progress in math. And finding fun and exciting new ways to teach multiplication can really help your students do master those necessary skills! One of my favorite ways to...