I took June off from reading middle grade, so I’m sharing what I’ve read and recommend from the last few months of releases. Of course, expect more middle grade reviews coming in future weeks. I have a huge stack of graphic novels to read once I get my eye issues sorted which will be soon. … Read more
Explore the colorful world of Romero Britto’s art. Britto’s art is like a burst of happiness on canvas- perfect for introducing to kids of all ages! Romero Britto for kids…. Romero Britto is a Brazilian artist who got his beginnings as a street artist. His paintings are so vibrant and exude happiness and an energy … Read more
If you’ve heard people say, “December is such a short month in the classroom,” then you know they are not teachers. While the month may be shorter than the rest, it doesn’t require less planning. Honestly, it often requires more meticulous planning because it is hard to keep students engaged! They are so excited for … Read more
Looking for playful, low-prep math activities to brighten up your lessons or home learning time? 🌈 My Summer Math Play Mats from the Math Kit bundle are a super simple way to engage your learners with number sense, counting, and place value — all while having some summery fun! 🏖️ Here are three easy games … Read more
It was three years ago this week that we decided to move from Western Canada to Orlando, Florida. I remember getting into a car with my two dogs, Odom and Cooper, and driving five days across North America for no other reason than I did not want to put them on a plane at … Read more
Need shark books for Shark Week or books about sharks for any time of year? You probably want to read the best picture books, chapter books, middle grade, and nonfiction books about sharks to learn as much as you can, am I right? Sharks are jaw-droppingly cool. Kids know this. Out of the entire animal … Read more
2024 is the year of the dragon. Celebrate and learn a bit of Lunar New Year history with this fun dragon coloring page and year of the dragon printable! The year of the dragon…. When someone refers to 2024 as the “year of the dragon,” they are referring to the Chinese zodiac system. The Chinese … Read more
Oh hey there, friends! I hope this here blog post finds you either on summer vacation or getting dangerously close. Either way, you may find yourself asking “wait, why am I reading an art teacherin’ blog?!” Because you are just so dedicated, that’s why! Or delusional. Either way, welcome! You might know that I occasionally … Read more
If you’ve ever read a student’s writing and found yourself saying, “Tell me more!”, you’re not alone. Elementary students, second graders especially, are just beginning to learn how to transition from short, simple sentences to more descriptive and informative ones. The concept of stretching a sentence provides students with the tools they need to add … Read more
Dear friends: I have loved blogging with Edublogs since the first post as a blogger but after mulling over the idea of a move to my own domain space for a few years, I finally took the plunge and set up shop at my new home. https://dogtraxwrites.com/ I hope you can join me there. Thanks … Read more