Be Kind (Storey Publishing) features down-to-earth advice for kids on how they can be a little kinder every day. From reading to a younger child to sharing an extra smile, students will find that they really can help make the world nicer. Want to take the challenge? Submit a comment to this blog to vow…
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Socks That Make You Smile? You’ll Be Totally Tickled to Win ’Em
I love the idea of taking something mundane, like socks, and making them fun. That’s why I fell in love with the My Dogs Are Barking Socks from Teddy the Dog. That sentiment sure does describe one aspect of the first days of school—aching feet! I have FOUR pairs of these super-cute socks to give…
Celebrating Moms and Dads: Win These Books
I got so wrapped up in Teacher Appreciation Week last week that I blew right past Mother’s Day. Oh no! The good news is, the books I am giving away are so cute you’ll totally forgive me. This week’s prizes are: Superhero Mom (Nosy Crow), a fun story about a mom’s daily superhero feats. You’ll…
Here’s to You, Mom and Dad—Books to Win
This week I’ve gathered up a pile of great books about families. And you could win the whole stack! Here’s what I have: If I Didn’t Have You (Simon & Schuster) The Day Dad Joined My Soccer Team (Kids Can Press) Daddies Do (Sterling) The Strongest Mom (Albert Whitman) Bunny’s Staycation (Scholastic) The Best Mother (Abrams)…
Better Together: Poems + Art = Bliss
Bacon and eggs, chips and salsa, cookies and milk: Some things are great on their own and absolutely amazing once they’re combined. That’s the case with this new book, which combines Nikki Giovanni’s thoughtful poetry with Ashley Bryan’s vibrant art for a collection that’s sure to become a classroom favorite. You can win a copy!…
100 Women Who Made History: Win This Book!
From ancients to contemporaries, this book is packed with remarkable stories of brave, creative, talented, and smart women who are sure to inspire. Who inspires you? Submit a comment to this blog by Wednesday, March 14, to let us know. One lucky teacher will be randomly selected to win this book—right in time to…
Worth Standing Up For: Win This Book & Start a Discussion With Your Students
Super Manny fights zombie bears and evil cloud monsters. But what happens when a real, live bully turns his wrath on Small One? This story provides plenty to talk about with your students. They’ll find they all have a little bit of Super Manny inside! What would your superhero name be? Submit a comment to…
I’ll Be Brief: You Must Read This Book! (Good News, You Can Win My Copy)
I tend to be skeptical of books with the word “underwear” in the title. However, hold on to your skivvies: Creepy Pair of Underwear! is a winner, hands down! Don’t miss the other spooky book in the series, Creepy Carrots! Though I hate to part with it, you can win my copy of Creepy Pair…
Exciting? Scary? It’s Up to You! Plus Win a Book/CD/DVD
What’s exciting? The prizes you could win to help you in your classroom—classroom cash, scissors, books, glue, and more. What’s scary? The fact that if you don’t enter by the end of this month, you’ll miss out! Post a comment to this blog no later than 11:59 pm EDT on October 1, 2016, to tell…
Learning so Sizzling It’s Cool! Win a Book
I swear, I felt like I could melt when I stepped outside today. Dashing from my air-conditioned workplace to my baking car, I ticked off in my head learning resources that are as hot as the parking lot blacktop on a July day. Let me tell you, these goodies sizzle enough to be cool! ********************************…