Feeling the crisp, cold air at this time of the month means that Christmas is fast approaching. Nothing is truly more magical than a special holiday read-aloud for the kids suitable for this season.  This quote by Carl Sagan implies the importance of reading aloud for children at an early age, “ One of the greatest gifts adults can give – to their offspring and to their society – is to read to children. "  It is apparent that a child's reading skills are fundamental to his or her success in school, in career, and in life in general. It's great to spark their interest at each stage of their reading journey since this will help them develop their abilities and feed their curiosity. If you want to find out more about the top advantages of reading to children, continue reading this blog post! I also included my personal recommendations of holiday read aloud materials that you can incorporate to keep them engaged in this hectic season. MY BLOG’S PURPOSE It's the holiday sea...

Thanksgiving will be here before we know it! Can you believe how time flies? There’s no doubt that autumn is a spectacular time of the year and with the upcoming holiday, it’s best to have some quality time with the family. It’s indeed a lovely time to reflect on your blessings and enjoy pumpkin pie or roasted turkey.  I’m pretty sure you're looking forward to spending time with your loved ones and enjoying a yummy feast associated with the holiday, but there are plenty of days of class left to get through before everyone can enjoy Thanksgiving whether you’re a teacher or homeschool mom.   Whatever depth you choose to go with the Thanksgiving learning for your students, keep in mind that it's always essential to be educational and positive. Your students are never too young to understand the value of thankfulness and the worth of everyone's freedom.   MY BLOG’S PURPOSE As a teacher myself, I help you plan effective and engaging lessons, develop fun, playful learning environ...