Teacher Corner

Welcome to Teacher Corner! To find out more about what I offer here, you can watch the brief Teacher Corner Intro Video below.

Are you an educator, looking for free downloadable lesson plans to engage with your classroom? I’m pleased to announce that the interactive lesson plan for ADHD and Me is now available for free download! This wonderful teaching aid can be used for hands on group learning.

These lesson plans include:

  • Questions designed to open the door to conversation
  • Hands-on group games and activities
  • Homework assignments for after class

Though this lesson plan was designed to be used by educators, it can also be utilized by parents, caregivers, and librarians!

Recommended ages 5-8/grades K-3rd.

NOTE: This lesson plan coincides with the book ADHD AND ME. Don’t have one yet? Purchased your copy HERE. Or, request that it be purchased by your local library.

These images were taken from the book ADHD AND ME. These promotional items are subject to copyright laws, but free to be downloaded, printed, and used for personal use, shared in the classroom, home, or library, as long as the image is not being REPRODUCED FOR PROFIT or any other advertising purposes. If you enjoy these coloring pages and would like to share a picture on social media, please be sure to tag the author in your credits @chelseasworldofbooks.

Feature Interview Guest: Deborah Kempt Shumaker

Looking for an author to do a virtual or in-person school or library visit? Check out Debra Kempt Shumaker’s “author visits” tab on her website HERE. You can also download her Author Visit Brochure, complete with details on program offerings, books, and testimonials, HERE. Learn more about this author in her FEATURE INTERVIEW.

Feature Interview Guest: Elaine M. Alexander

Interested in learning about the fascinating underwater world? Check out author visits with Children’s Book Author and Librarian Elaine M. Alexander! Learn more on her website about how you can book a special event for your school or library HERE. Learn more about this author in her FEATURE INTERVIEW.

Feature Interview Guest: Sherry McMillan

Looking for free downloadable coloring sheets, lesson plans, and more? Check out Sherry McMillan’s free downloads for parents, caregivers, and educators under her Free Fun and Resources tab on her website HERE. Want to book her for a conference or a school or community event? Check out her Speaking tab HERE. Learn more about Sherry in her FEATURE INTERVIEW.

Feature Interview Guest: Terri Clemmons

Are you an educator looking for ASL/American Sign Language or other hearing loss resources? Check out Terri’s Resources tab on her website HERE. There you’ll find resource a CCSS Educator’s Guide (PDF),  for educators, as well as various resources for kids and adults. You can also find information on scheduling author visits! Learn more about Terri in her FEATURE INTERVIEW.

Attention parents & educators: looking for fantastic monthly book recommendations? Check out book reviews with Elspeth Lorraine, on her blog HERE. Subscribe to her blog today so you won’t miss any great new reads!

Attention parents, educators, and librarians! Looking for fun, free, parent/teacher/librarian resources for your kids? Check out Lisa’s resources below!

Purchase your accompanying copy of A Love Letter to My Library HERE!

Learn more about Lisa and her process to writing in her Feature Interview.

Feature Interview guest Dawn Prochovnic:

Attention parents, educators, and librarians! Looking for fun, free, parent/teacher/librarian resources for your kids? Check out Dawn’s resources below! Learn more about Dawn in her FEATURE INTERVIEW.

Download Lucy’s Blooms Book Guide HERE.

Download Where Does a Cowgirl Go Potty? Book Guide HERE.

Download Where Does a Pirate Go Potty? Book Guide HERE.

Download Oregon Reads Aloud Activity Guide HERE.

Download ASL Event Planning Guide HERE.

Download 26 Ideas on How to Incorporate Alphabet Signs into YOUR Story Time HERE.

Download Where the Wildflowers Grow Free Printables + Educator Guide

GRADE LEVELS: K – 5th
SUBJECTS: Creative Writing, Writing

DESCRIPTION: Extend your students’ learning after reading WHERE WILDFLOWERS GROW with these meaningful and FREE companion activities.

Writing Activities included:
-Watch Me Grow!
-Welcoming Words
-A Letter to a Friend

These resources were created by Ha Dinh, author, educator, and founder of Happy Days in First Grade Teaching Blog.

Learn more about Ha Dinh in her Feature Interview.

Connect with Ha Dinh
IG & Twitter: @hellomrsdinh
Facebook: @happydaysinfirstgrade
Website/blog http://www.happydaysinfirstgrade.com

Check out some cool writing resources from November Feature Interview Guest Heather Dawn Torres! Learn more about Heather Dawn Torres in her Feature Interview.

Download The Tractor Squad Activity Kit

Learn more about Stephanie in her November 2024 FEATURE INTERVIEW HERE. Stephanie’s educational resources are also available on her and her publisher’s websites.

Links here to educational resources for:

Looking for read-alouds? Check out Lawley’s YouTube channel featuring videos where Stephanie reads each of her books. Spanish versions are also available on this channel.

Additional resources: Treasure Hunt, Breath by Breath, and Ghost Writer have each been made into TV Shows by Chris Castellarin, a first-grade teacher in Canada. Mr. Castellarin broadcasts Lessons from the Classroom on Vancouver Island’s Channel 4 – Roger’s Spotlight Community TV.

Links here: 

Treasure Hunt: Watch it here.

Breath by Breath: Watch it here.

Ghost Writer: Watch it here.

Feature Interview Guest: Jennifer Nestor

Looking for free resources for the home or classroom? Check out Jennifer’s free educator resources, including vocabulary sheets, crossword puzzles, and interactive activities to pair with Jane Escapes to the Jungle of Individuality and Jane’s Carnival Adventure, such as dissecting scenarios like bullying, friendship, and perseverance, and celebration of what makes you unique! Learn more about Jennifer in her FEATURE INTERVIEW.

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