“Free travel” may be one of the most magical phrases ever—and one that’s rarely uttered. But this week’s blog post highlights some amazing free travel options just for teachers. To go with the travel theme, our prize this week is Around the World in 80 Puzzles (Big Picture Press). Students take a fantastic journey via…
My dad and grandfathers built the house I grew up in, from running the electricity to doing the brick work. Maybe that’s why Around the Table That Grandad Built (Candlewick Press) jumped out at me. This perfect-for-Thanksgiving book celebrates everyone’s unique contribution to a festive family meal. And you can win the book! To enter…
Join in the celebration with this week’s super-size prize pack. One lucky teacher will win all of these great books: Fold and Find Out: Caterpillar to Butterfly (Candlewick Press) Big and Little: A Story of Opposites (Holiday House) Turn, Seek, Find: Seasons (Twirl) Hide-and-Sleep: A Flip-Flap Book (Chronicle Books) The Happy Book (Viking) The…
Tired of April showers? This week’s prize pack will have you singing in the rain. Here’s what we have for you: Hello Spring! features stunning photos of animals awakening from winter naps and plants bursting with color. The Runaway Egg chronicles how tricky it is to be a big brother. Rain celebrates the special charms…
There’s something magical about the number 100—especially when we’re talking about the 100th day of school. To celebrate, we’ve gathered prizes worth over $100, and one lucky teacher will win them! Here’s what’s in our wonderful winter-themed prize pack: Blue Penguin by Petr Horacek (Candlewick Press) A Dot in the Snow by Corrinne Averiss (Sterling)…
I narrowly missed hitting a bear the other day. That’s right—a bear! It was dark, snow was blowing, and a huge black bear darted into the road right in front of my vehicle. I slammed on my brakes, and the bear tucked tail and ran. Whew, that was close! You know what else is close?…
I’d be willing to bet a turkey dinner that the upcoming Thanksgiving break and the imminent December holidays have stretched your kiddos’ attention spans to the limit. Here’s a fun turkey fact they’ll gobble up: wild turkeys can swim. Yep, they tuck their wings in close, spread their tails, and kick! Want more attention getters?…
Coupons and art: I have a soft spot for both. Coupons engage the practical side of me. (Why pay full price for something when you can save with a coupon?) Art inspires my creative side. So on any given day, I could be practically creative or creatively practical! With the resources I have for you…
What’s cooler than being cool? Owning a library card! It’s Library Card Sign-Up Month, and Snoopy of Peanuts fame is the honorary chair. It’s a perfect way to remind students that books lead to lifelong learning and a perfect time for me to give away a book on the rewards of reading and sharing stories….
What do a kitten, suffragists, and surviving pups have to do with your classroom? They’re “purr-fect” for offering a different perspective on current events and taking your students on reading adventures—and you can win the books! ******************************** Post a comment to this blog no later than 11:59 pm EDT on August 28, 2016, to tell…