Who’s ready to go back to school? Maybe I can help you get ready for school with another one of my favorite children’s books! If you haven’t already discovered the Pete the Cat books by Eric Litwin and James Dean you definitely need to check them out! The adorable cat, predictable language, and rockin’ […] Read more…
The brain loves contrast. Contrast helps the brain pick up patterns and focus attention. At the beginning of the school year I spend about six weeks helping my students learn the patterns/routines and expectations of our classroom. This enhances feelings of safety. One of my favorite teaching tools during this time is the book How Do Dinosaurs […] Read more…