4 Project Ideas Inspired by the Fall 2018 Scholastic Book Fair
Book fairs are wonderlands for anyone who enjoys a good story. And, as someone who’s always loved fairy tales, Scholastic’s choice of “Enchanted Forest” for their elementary-level theme this fall truly speaks to me. I can’t wait to see what charming books my students...
Young Authors in the Spotlight: Celebrating the Winners of the 2018 National Book Challenge
The results are in, and the winners of the 2017-2018 National Book Challenge have been announced! It’s an exciting time, not just for the students whose books won the challenge, but young authors everywhere who hope to be published someday. Seeing these young writers...
2 Engaging First Week of School Lesson Plans for 2nd Grade
The first week of school is never dull. Fresh from summer vacation, flushed from the heat outdoors and the thrill of a new beginning, students file into classrooms humming with leftover energy from the break. They greet old friends with hugs and laughter and offer...