One of my favorite things to do with my students is enjoy quality books together, especially picture books. When the perfect combination of illustration and text finds its way into my classroom magical things happen. Here are my top ten Halloween picture books that we enjoy all month long in my classroom. Some are old, some are new, every one… Read More
I love teaching with a theme that gets my kids excited! During our big “Apple Week” student engagement is at an all-time high and that is a powerful ingredient for student learning. Here are five tried-and-true apple activities that have been favorites in my classroom. 1. READ APPLE BOOKS Gather as many as you can and make sure they are… Read More
Hey Everybody! It is the start of a new school year and I thought that, with one or two of you new readers, it would be the perfect time to share a little bit about myself. I’m Bethany! I am a first grade teacher in beautiful Utah and I am on my seventh year of teaching. I can hardly believe… Read More