Read around the circle; see who’s the last one standing.
THREE LITTLE PIGS, THE PLAY by Nora Gaydos
In this adaptation of a classic, Gaydos has created a lively communal reading experience for first graders.
Haul Them In!
Haul Them In! is yet another format for practicing sight words. This version focuses on distinguishing between “look-alikes.”
NEW: A ready-made Haul Them In game is available on Teachers Pay Teachers under my seller name, On Your Mark.
MY DOG, MY HERO by Betsy Byars, Betsy Duffey, and Laurie Myers
Use My Dog, My Hero to get kids to move beyond specific details in the text to draw conclusions about a character.
Comma Complex
Stompin’ Syllables
STRIPES OF ALL TYPES by Susan Stockdale
With bold artwork and captivating couplets, Susan Stockdale presents the immense diversity in animal kind. When you finish the book, you’ll want to go right back to the beginning to experience it all over again!
Adjective Adjustment
Adjective Adjustment is a competitive card game for enriching a child’s vocabulary.
WHEN JESSIE CAME ACROSS THE SEA by Amy Hest and P.J. Lynch
This historical fiction book outlines the journey of a thirteen year old girl from her home in a rural Jewish community in eastern Europe to a tenement in New York City.
PENGUIN and PINECONE by Salina Yoon
Salina Yoon’s Penguin and Pinecone is this year’s NYSRA Charlotte Award winner for primary grades.
Laura Hulbert 