Do you love YA Fantasy novels? How well do you know some of the most popular books? Try out this fun word search activity with a twist. I provide you with the name of the book but do you know who the main character is? It is the main character's name you are searching for … Continue reading Activity for Young Adults – How well do you know your Fantasy novels?
Book Review: Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library
If you are looking for a really great time and fun read, both Stella and I highly recommend Chris Grabenstein's Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library. While working on Stella's Detective Badge for Girl Scouts, we revisited this book. It is an award winning children's mystery that perfectly supported her Girl Scouts Badge work because … Continue reading Book Review: Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library
Planning a Harry Potter Party: Food, Decor, & Activities
It's been over two years since Stella was introduced to Harry Potter. We've watched all the movies, read the books, visited the Wizarding World at Universal Studios Hollywood, and have had our share of Harry Potter activities and parties. Here are a couple of our Must-Haves. All are done on a budget!
Ways to Support the Classroom through Scholastic.
Yes, that is right. I have been called a Scholastic-aholic several times throughout my life. In grade school, the highlight of my month was bringing home the Reading Club Flier and seeing what new books were now available. As a teacher, Scholastic provided me with a means to build my classroom library and offer additional resources to my students. Then, working with community agencies, Scholastic provided a ways to help other nonprofits and afterschool programs. I am a huge supported and want to highlight three ways parents can support their child and their child's school through Scholastic.
Project Stella Book Talk: The Warden’s Daughter
One of my favorite books that I read as a teacher to my fifth grade students was Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli. I am excited to have come across his new book published last year, The Warden’s Daughter. This is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of Cammie O’Reilly – a twelve-almost thirteen year old girl who lives in an apartment above the cell blocks of the Hancock County Prison. She interacts every day with the prisoners that live there and she has authority – they listen to her because she is the Warden’s daughter. The one thing she doesn’t have is a mother.
Way of the Warrior Kid – A Highly Recommended Read!
One of my top summer recommendations right now is this book - Way of the Warrior Kid: From Wimpy to Warrior the Navy Seal Way by Jocko Willink. It currently has 5 out of 5 stars on Amazon with over 590 customer reviews. I get asked many times about book recommendations for boys that may be reluctant and in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. This book is a ROCK STAR recommendation.
PhilanthroParties Book Review
I recently found a copy of the book PhilanthroParties: A Party-Planning Guide for Kids who Want to Give Back at our local library. I was excited to see this book as I was talking with another mom about our daughters getting to an age where they no longer desire gifts at Birthday parties but want to do something a little different. This book is all about parties with a purpose.
Summer Reading Scavenger Hunt Challenge
You are now able to purchase a copy of the Summer Reading Scavenger Hunt Challenge on Amazon. This journal guides students in meeting their summer goals by challenging them to read books that meet certain criteria. Challenge One - Read a book that was published the year you were born. The journal also provides a … Continue reading Summer Reading Scavenger Hunt Challenge
Teaching 4 Impact 