I'm a lover of all things Irish and Picture books. St. Patrick's Day is the perfect reason to bring them together. Below are a few of my very VERY favorites. I feel like I hold a pretty high standard for my picture books. If you're looking for a new addition to your classroom library or a picture book that works well in both the younger and older grades, check these lovelies out. If you are ... Read the Post
Best Irish Picture Books for St. Patrick’s Day
Pysanka Easter Eggs in the Classroom
This has been an activity that's consumed my thoughts for a while. Typically, the more something consumes my mind the more excited I am about it. I was on the search for a fun Easter Activity appropriate for Upper-Grades. It wasn't until I stumbled across Pysanky: Ukrainian Easter Eggs, that I knew I had found it. The anticipation for the final reveal ignites engagement, the process ... Read the Post
My Favorite Presidents’ Day Picture Books
Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning at no additional cost to you I will earn a small commission if you click through and purchase. It's no secret that I'm a complete picture book nerd. I may go back and forth about purchasing something I actually need.... but when it comes to a new picture book... I NEED it. Too often in the upper grades we look past picture books ... Read the Post
