Shouting out happens ALL. YEAR. LONG. which is why the book “My Mouth Is A Volcano” is a great read-aloud to have handy at any given time. This hilarious book is the perfect way to discuss the importance of raising a quiet hand and waiting for your turn to speak. Check out this engaging resource you can pair with the book!
Text Feature Surgery for Elementary Students
Text features are such an important part of understanding informational texts, but let’s be honest – they can be challenging for students to grasp. I’m sharing everything you’ll need to take engagement to the next level and make surgery come to life in your classroom!
How to Create a Book Review Bulletin Board
Easy to implement and engaging! Isn’t that what every educator searches for when they’re on the hunt for literacy activities? I’ve experimented with so many post-reading tasks throughout the years, and this Book Review Bulletin Board is definitely one of my favorites!
How to Host a Book Tasting
A book tasting is a totally doable room transformation your students will go crazy over! I recently decked out my classroom and turned it into “McJondle’s Café” for the first time, and let me tell you – it most definitely won’t be the last. My main goal was to expose my 1st graders to different types of fiction, but also nurture their love of reading by showing them how much fun it can be!