Mo Willems Books: Books, Read Aloud Activities & Teaching Ideas

Are you looking for hilarious, engaging stories that children will want to read again and again? Books by Mo Willems are an excellent choice for young learners! From the beloved Elephant & Piggie series to Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, Mo …

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Number the Room Activities for Kids | Number Recognition & Counting

Numbers in Motion: Count, Solve, and Number the Room Adventures in Early Learning Setting up Count, Solve, Number the Room is simple and inviting. Spread the number cards, mats, and a few follow-up activities across a table, a rug, or even the floor,…

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Books Build More Than Reading Skills

Books Build More Than Reading Skills When teachers choose a picture book for their classroom, they are often thinking about reading. They may focus on comprehension questions, vocabulary development, fluency practice, or literacy goals. And while books…

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Ryan T. Higgins Books: Books, Read Aloud Activities & Teaching Ideas

Are you looking for funny, relatable stories that help children understand behavior and emotions? Books by Ryan T. Higgins are a wonderful choice for young learners. From We Don’t Eat Our Classmates to the Mother Bruce series, his stories combine hum…

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Short Story Writing Prompts for Kids | Picture Sequencing & Story Writing

A story can begin with something as simple as a picture. A child picks up a card showing a boy and his dog. Another card shows a ball, a tree, and a little dog running through the park. Suddenly, there are questions to answer: What happened first? Wh…

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