These are my two favorite books to read to my six year old this time of year… After reading we discussed: *Did the people change their minds about Jesus from Palm Sunday to Good Friday? In what ways?*What do you think you would have done if you were with Jesus during this final week?*What do […]
Category: children’s literature
Take 20 Read To Your Bunny!!!
You may have tangible wealth untold;Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold.Richer than I you can never be —I had a mother who read to me.–Strickland Gillilan Since I started the website, Teaching Heart, I have received many emails from parents asking me for tips on how to prepare their child for grade K. If […]
Our Happy Birthday Dr. Suess Fun…
I often miss being in the classroom. Today is one of those days I miss the most! I use to do lots of fun things with Dr. Seuss books when I was teaching. During this time of year, I devoted two weeks to a Unit study of Seuss books. We had a blast! Now my […]
Getting Through These Last Few Months of Winter…
Wow, feels like winter has been here forever… O, how I look forward to getting outside with the kids again. Going to the parks, going swimming, long walks down to the lake to feed the ducks, bike rides on the trail, & time with friends. It is almost here… I can feel it. Come on […]
Teeth Time
February is Dental Health Month. I thought I would highlight some favorite activities… My ToothpasteGot my toothpaste, got my brush,I won’t hurry, I won’t rush.Making sure my teeth are clean,Front and back and in between.When I brush for quite a while,I will have a happy smile! Tons of ideas at Teaching Heart Read Andrew’s Loose […]
Read a Great Valentine’s Book!
The Teddy Bears Picnic / Foreman, New Columbian Brass Band – Play this CD while you complete the Activities in the book.After ReadingAfter sharing the book with your class, ask students to list the food gifts Mr. and Mrs. Bear gave each other for Valentine’s Day, such as chocolate-covered ants and Crispy Critters. Next ask […]
Book Time – Mitten Ideas & MLK Too…
It is cold and snowy in the Pittsburgh area… Here are some things to keep the kids busy on MLK break! The Mitten : A Ukrainian Folk tale by Jan Brett (Illustrator)School Binding / Hardcover Warm MittensI wiggle my left hand,I wiggle my right,Inside of my mittens,So warm and so tight.I wiggle my pinkie.I wiggle […]
Weekend Reading – Chicka Chicka Boom Boom!
One of my favorite children’s books is Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. My daughter even has a Chicka Boom Boom Tree painted on the wall of her room. My kiddos can recite the book by heart and are often heard singing the song. Speaking of the song… I love the Chicka Boom Boom Song found on […]