The Best First Grade Read Alouds

There’s no better way to get kids talking about, laughing at, and interested in books than a good read aloud. Some books just come alive when read aloud to a group of eager ears and eyes.  These are some of my favorites!   1ST GRADE READ ALOUDS Sam and Dave

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The Best Kindergarten Read Alouds

  There’s no better way to get kids talking about, laughing at, and interested in books than a good read aloud. Some books just come alive when read aloud to a group of eager ears and eyes.  These are some of my favorites!   KINDERGARTEN READ ALOUDS Wolfie the Bunny

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The Best Growth Mindset Picture Books for Kids

  Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset.  It’s a hot topic these days.  Many kids today, however, don’t know how to have a growth mindset. For a variety of reasons a child might be trapped in a fixed, I-can’t-do-it attitude.  Using picture books is a great way to model ideas, strategies,

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The Best Picture Books About Friendship

  Friendship is important, but it’s not always easy. Often kids think that their friends need to like everything they like or play the game they want to play.  But friends are people too.  They have their own likes and dislikes.  Sometimes friends get into arguments. Sometimes friends disagree. And

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Best Spring Picture Books

  Spring is one of my favorite times of the year!  Mud and dirt, butterflies and birds – there is so much to see, so much to do, and so much to learn about!  These books offer a great entry point to start exploring the fun spring has to offer!

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10 Effective Handwriting Tips For Your Students

Students of all ages can use a little help with their handwriting.  In the age of tablets and smartphones, more time is spent with single finger (or thumb) dexterity rather than whole hand uses like coloring, cutting, and painting.  Holding a crayon, marker, or paintbrush (activities that are common precurosers

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Hi, I'm Magy!

I help teachers develop their students’ reading & writing skills. You can find me curled up with a good book, with my kids, with my dogs, and with a good cup of tea.

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