Polar bear, polar bear, what do you see? I see teaching resources that feature me! I have polar bears on the brain today. It’s not Hug a Polar Bear Day or any such thing. Maybe it’s the fuzzy white sweater I’m wearing? That could definitely be it! Did you know polar bears are the largest…
Tiny has a problem. He’s a T. Rex whose arms are very small. But his big friend Pointy needs a hug. What will Tiny do? While we can’t mail you a hug, we can mail you this book. One lucky teacher will win it. To enter our random drawing, submit a comment to this blog…
Centers are such an important part of an early childhood classroom. By allowing youngsters to discover, explore, and create with classmates, little ones develop social skills that will contribute to their success throughout school and into adulthood. Centertime is a wonderful time to work on academic skills as well as interpersonal skills. But occasionally, centers…
Winter, winter, go away. Please come back—never! Okay, that’s mean. I take that back. I do like certain things about winter. I love the comfy clothes. I love hot cocoa and all the other comfort foods of winter. I even like snow, when I’m safe inside and snuggled under a fuzzy blanket. Maybe I like…
For a procrastinator like me, tomorrow often seems like the best time to do something. With this book, tomorrow really IS the time to do something—like being brave, trying something new, being curious, or being adventurous. And you can win this book! To enter our random drawing, submit a comment letting me know what you’ll…
Well, 2019 is here! Whenever a new year rolls around, I think it’s nice to explore some new transitions to use in the classroom. It’s a fun way to hold your students’ interest and keep your classroom fresh and lively! Check out these fun classroom management options: Eenie Meenie Miney Moe This fun chant is…
Happy New Year y’all! Are you ready for the first, First Friday Giveaway of the new year? I sure hope so! This month’s giveaway prize includes an adorable plush (and perhaps magical) unicorn, a pack of unicorn and rainbow stickers, and an assortment of colorful markers, pencils, and highlighters that are sure to brighten a…
This book sums up what I think is the best goal we can all have in 2019. Are you in? For a chance to win this book in our random drawing, submit a comment letting me know if you and your students are joining the quest for kindness. Submit your comment by Wednesday, January 16,…
Do you make resolutions for the new year? I always take time to evaluate my life in an informal way and look at some areas I might want to change or tweak. For example, I need to get more sleep–perhaps go to bed a half an hour earlier. I also need to get my fanny…
It’s the eve, eve, eve of 2018 New Year’s eve, or at least I think it is! In any event, in just a few days we’ll all be wrapping up 2018 and welcoming 2019. So before the new year arrives, let’s take a few minutes to share a high or two from 2018. I’m talking…