Happy Month of December! Have you been looking for the perfect way to start the holiday season in your classroom? Well look no further, I have Christmas Read Aloud Book and December Resources for you and how to incorporate them into your lessons. The Gingerbread Man Story- The Gingerbread Man is a beloved story that has been told many times! This resource is meant to add joy to your classroom during the holiday hustle and bustle in class or at home! After you read the story to your students, prompt them to write how to make a gingerbread house step by step. Finally, end the lesson with a word ..read more

I love it when the seasons change and it’s finally fall! November is typically the month that people around the world identify as the time to practice gratitude am I right? As we gear up for the holiday season, you may be looking for various ways to implement gratitude in your classroom setting. Here are a few ideas to help your scholars learn about gratitude: Morning Meetings are a great place to start the conversation about the meaning of gratitude. If you’re like me, you enjoy displaying Google theme slides to spark discussion amongst your students. You might like my Thanksgiving Google ..read more

It’s That Time of Year! It’s that time of year again Teachers! This means your Holiday Gift Guide is Here! Looking for the best gifts to give your teacher bestie and coworkers? Gift giving can be complex as you think about what to gift them for the holiday season. Hey Google, Play "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year". It's no secret that I love the holidays… cue the holiday music (especially Mariah Carey in all her glory) and all my teacher-themed outfits. So I’ve rounded up my favorite gifts for teacher besties on your list, coworkers, and staff. If you’re not into gifts that’s fine to ..read more

Teaching students about the importance of putting away their devices is especially crucial in today’s climate. Students need to see that creating conversations and having group discussions instead of resorting to technology is a must. Did you know that Thanksgiving is just around the corner? Our Table by author Peter H. Reynolds is a must-read! The book is a perfect resource to implement in your classroom! Have you ever tried to teach a lesson on accountability but couldn’t find a great read-aloud with examples? Or better yet an activity to engage all learners? This book and the LOW PREP STEM ..read more

Do you notice that once the Month of November comes you feel rushed to cram in all the things? That’s why I have fall activities and read-aloud activities to share. National Author’s Day was November 1st but it’s still a great time to motivate our scholars to celebrate their writing and encourage their imaginations! We know that the authors we celebrate the most are the STUDENTS we teach! Students love to write but often are not always able to come up with an idea to write. Here is one of my favorite fall  activities to add to your writing stations: Thanksgiving Thankful Turkey Craft I c ..read more

Veterans Day: The Poppy Lady Activities It’s November which means that in no time at all we'll be moving full throttle through back-to-back holidays! I’ve been thinking of ways to implement Veterans Day in my classroom and created this resource to accompany your lesson plans for the picture book The Poppy Lady and hope that you will find value in the following activities for Veterans Day. The Poppy Lady Book Companion. The book details: when American soldiers entered World War I, Moina Belle Michael, a schoolteacher from Georgia, knew she had to act. Some of the soldiers were her students and ..read more

Once the Month of November comes you’re still trying to come down from all the events in October. That’s why I’ve compiled all of my favorite read-aloud books for the season and month! National Author’s Day is November 1st and it’s a great time to motivate our scholars to celebrate their writing and encourage their imaginations! We know that the authors we celebrate the most are the STUDENTS we teach! Students love to write but often are not always able to come up with an idea to write. Here is one of my favorite writing activities to add to your writing stations: Fall Writing Prompt Activiti ..read more

I love talking to my students about the many influential people of Hispanic culture. Not just because it’s that time of year but because it’s so very interesting to learn about various cultures around the world. Here are just a few of the books that I can’t wait to read to my scholars! Areli is a Dreamer, Sofia Valdez, Future Prez and My Papi Has a Motorcycle. I also purchased Turning Pages and Paletero Man. Did you know I created book companions for these books? Check my website and TPT store! Now tell me this, have you read these books? Which is your fav? Happy Reading! XO, Patty ..read more

International Dot Day, a global celebration of creativity, courage, and collaboration, began when teacher Terry Shay introduced his classroom to Peter H. Reynolds, the author of The Dot. I love this book and the meaning behind it so I created a resource just for you to use if you'd like. I will also be wearing a polka dot dress and of course Minnie ears to match. Let's give our students something to look forward to this week. It’s hard for me to imagine teaching an entire unit without project-based learning. If you’ve spent any amount of time browsing my socials throughout the years you’ve li ..read more

Are you a classroom theme enthusiast like me? It’s hard for me to imagine teaching an entire unit without project-based learning. Ever since I could remember, I’ve loved adding some type of pizzazz to my lessons to engage my scholars. If you’ve spent any amount of time browsing my socials throughout the years you’ve likely seen a theme I’ve incorporated into my lesson. This didn’t just begin a few years ago but my ENTIRE career I’ve been implementing project-based learning themes for my students. Click the photo below to head on over to my monthly class theme kits. Some people asked if I only ..read more