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I love December in my classroom (post concert stress) because it means we have a few days or weeks to explore lots of different cultures and traditions.  So much of this learning happens through singing songs and playing games.  We learn about the tannenbaum, celebrate caroling, sing about the new The post Three Books for Hanukkah appeared first on Make Moments Matter.

As a kid, I remember that every single time I was able to try out a “push a button and listen” style of interactive book I was filled with pure delight.  There is something so joyous and exciting about flipping through a book and seeing the little bubble telling me The post Welcome to the Opera – Book Recommendation appeared first on Make Moments Matter.

With Thanksgiving only one day away, can Turkey find a place to hide from the farmer who’s looking for a plump bird for his family feast?  Maybe he can hide with the pigs . . . or the ducks . . . or the horses . . . Uh-oh! Here The post Run, Turkey, Run! – Book Recommendation appeared first on Make Moments Matter.

I absolutely love using books in my classroom because they open up so many possibilities. You can add a song, poem, or rhyme to make the book come to life and sing/speak it every few pages.  You can teach a song that’s related to the content you read about in The post Books for Native American History Month appeared first on Make Moments Matter.

I use children’s books all the time in my classroom!  They build up a kid’s love for stories and they open up a child’s imagination to all sorts of things they haven’t experienced before.  I use books as a springboard for any sort of activity.  Want to bring in a The post Where and how to buy children’s books! appeared first on Make Moments Matter.