8 Authors that will bring diversity to your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classroom library

8 Upper Elementary Authors to Help You Build a Diverse Classroom Library

As teachers, you already know the value of making sure your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students are exposed to diverse, multicultural literature.  Unfortunately, books are expensive.  And when you are trying to stock your classroom library with books you find at garage sales and dollar sales, it can be hard to find quality, multicultural books. (Side note: These tips …

The Best Nonfiction Books for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Students that Love Animals

The Best Nonfiction Books for Students That Love Animals

If you have 3rd grade, 4th grade, or 5th grade students that don’t like to read (and what teacher doesn’t?), then finding engaging texts is a must. Books about animals are universally appealing – and very few students can resist a nonfiction animal book with unbelievable and incredible true stories. The books below tell true stories of animal friendships, loyalty, …

Fiction picture books that can be used as mentor texts for teaching POV to your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students.

Fiction Books That Help Teach Point of View

I love teaching students to think about different points of view! This is such an essential skill – not only academically, but also behaviorally. When students are able to look at things from different points of view, then they can better contribute to a kinder classroom.  Books that offer multiple perspectives are a great way to expose 3rd grade, 4th …