Skippyjon Jones is a highly imaginative, mischievous Siamese cat. He goes on all sorts of adventures while being confined to his bedroom during a time-out. His imagination takes him to Old Mexico where he becomes a hero, but will his imagination be too much for his mother? Students can't help but join in as Skippyjon breaks into spontaneous song throughout this great read-aloud.

This Tip was emailed on 1/2/2026.

Bring hands-on, holiday-season learning to life with these Gingerbread-themed STEAM challenges!

Plan ahead for January, and consider these titles for your read-alouds! 

Celebrate authors born in June by introducing or revisiting their contributions!

This Tip was emailed on 4/29/2022.

Here are five different ideas Jen McDonough uses in her classroom for supporting students who don't know what to write about.

Whether they’re dancing like popsicles or flowing like ocean waves, these playful pauses help wrap up the year on a positive note.

One day a boy named Matti bakes a gingerbread baby, but just like in the original Gingerbread Man tale, the Gingerbread Baby escapes and leads the town on a wild chase.

This Tip was emailed on 5/10/2019.

5 Brain breaks for January that can help warm things up, spark motivation, and keep learning on track.

This Tip was emailed on 7/10/2015.

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Check out this fun technique to help children find an interesting book!

Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! begins when the narrator asks the reader to make sure a pigeon goes to bed on time. The pigeon tries everything to persuade the reader to let him stay up late.

Every student deserves a learning environment where he or she feels comfortable and can excel. Today we introduce a new series to challenge ourselves to create one.

These printable cards give teachers a simple way to celebrate the ways students make decisions and engage in their learning.

Provide students the tools to help themselves self-regulate.

These ideas are flexible enough to carry from December into January—simple, meaningful, and easy to adapt for any classroom space.

Start the new year strong with printable January tools that bring organization, motivation, and a fresh sense of calm to your classroom.

This Tip was emailed on 4/5/2024.

Ready-to-use four-week morning meeting plans for grades K–3 and another for grades 4–5.

When a bus driver takes a break, he asks the reader to make sure the pigeon doesn't drive the bus. The pigeon begs and pleads and tries to persuade the reader to allow him to drive the bus.

Junebug, a fourth grader, finds an escape from the struggles of life when his imagination is opened by the world of reading.

By sending information ahead, students and teachers can pick up right where the learning left off. 

This Tip was emailed on 6/8/2018.

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We’ve got you covered with ready-to-use four-week morning meeting plans—one for grades K–3 and another for grades 4–6. 

Watch this thought-provoking interview with Dr. John Medina about brain research and how it effects your teaching.

Use these seasonal bookmarks as a fun tool for students to mark their place in between reading sessions.