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Fun and Engaging Ways to Teach Rhyming Words in Kindergarten

Use Rocket’s Secret Valentine as an interactive read-aloud with hands-on rhyming activities to reinforce word families and phonemic awareness.

Blog, Holidays, Lesson Plans, Literacy

Year of the Horse 2026 Elementary Classroom Activities

Discover engaging Lunar New Year 2026 classroom ideas with Year of the Horse books, crafts, writing prompts, and cross-curricular activities designed for elementary students.

Blog, Holidays, Lesson Plans, Literacy

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month with Engaging Children’s Books

November is a special month when we come together to honor and celebrate the rich and diverse cultures of Native Americans. As an educator of young minds, you know the…

Hello, I'm Crystal! I have been a New Jersey educator for over a decade. Over the course of my career, I have had the opportunity to work in an array of settings, in multiple classrooms, in many subject areas, and with a variety of students. While I hold an administrator's certificate, I find myself called to serve hands-on in the classroom and designing curriculum. On a more personal note, I am passionate about my faith, family, and fitness! Welcome to my little piece of the internet. Read More

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Fun and Engaging Ways to Teach Rhyming Words in Kindergarten

Year of the Horse 2026 Elementary Classroom Activities

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month with Engaging Children’s Books

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