Brianna SmithSep 17, 20213 minBack to School Read Alouds and Crafts for Primary GradesBack to school is ALWAYS a hectic and often stressful time of year. Your routines aren't set in place yet, and you have so much to teach...
Brianna SmithMar 28, 20212 minColorful Self Portrait Craftivity for Holi for StudentsAt the start of this year, I decided to make the effort to make sure I learned and talked about all different holidays with my students....
Brianna SmithMar 15, 20213 minRead Alouds for the Month of MarchHey friends! Spring is right around the corner, and I'm so enjoying exploring all of the books this season has to offer. March has an...
Brianna SmithFeb 4, 20215 minALL ABOUT LOVE: Read Alouds for Valentine's DayNormally, when a new holiday rolls around, I spend way too much money ordering books for my students. This year, given we are virtual,...
Brianna SmithNov 29, 20204 minThe Best Christmas & Holiday Themed December Read Aloud and CraftivitiesBefore reading any further in the Christmas & Holiday themed post, please consider diversifying your lessons this month and read here...
Brianna SmithSep 28, 20202 minHalloween Read Alouds and Craftivities for Primary GradesThe most BOO-tiful time of year is upon us and my love for fall and Halloween has resulted in some seriously SKELE-fun crafts to go along wi
Brianna SmithJul 9, 20202 minHelping Sight Words Stick!Calling all primary teachers! Sight words are MAJOR in pre-k to second. I knew this going into my first year in kindergarten and wanted to h
Brianna SmithMay 20, 202014 minEverything you Need to Supplement your IRLA Instruction in Early ElementaryThat moment when you're reading instruction comes together... Your kids are engaged... and goals are being reached... sounds amazing, right?
Brianna SmithApr 24, 20205 minHow to Use Reading Goals in Your ClassroomTrying to figure out how to manage/effectively use IRLA Power Goals in your classroom? You've come to the right place!