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My Favorite Book Recs for 2nd-5th Graders
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items My Favorite Book List for 2nd–6th Graders is all about making reading fun while sneaking in a little learning along the way. As a mom of five, grandma of two, and retired educator, I have seen firsthand how the right story can spark curiosity, build ...
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Math Made Memorable
Wordplay Wonders
Captivating Chapters
Math Made Memorable
Math Made Magical brings numbers and problem-solving to life through fun and imaginative stories. ✨These recs may contain affiliate links.✨
Marvelous Multiplication: Games and Activities That Make Math Easy and Fun is a gem for 3rd–7th graders who need practice with math but crave something more exciting than worksheets. I even used this book as part of my capstone project for a master’s...
Marvelous Multiplication: Fun Math Games
Fabulous Fractions: Games and Activities That Make Math Easy and Fun is a fantastic resource for 3rd–7th graders learning fractions. I used this book as part of my capstone project for a master’s degree in K–6 math, and it quickly became one of my fa...
Fabulous Fractions: Games & Activities (Magical Math 3)
G Is for Googol: A Math Alphabet Book is a creative and engaging way to introduce math concepts to 3rd–7th graders. I used this book as part of my capstone project for a master’s degree in K–6 math, and it was always a hit. Each letter highlights a d...
G Is for Googol: A Math Alphabet Book
The Grapes of Math is a wonderfully clever book that helps 2nd-5th graders see problem-solving in a whole new way. I used it as part of my capstone project for a master’s degree in K–6 math, and it quickly became a class favorite. The riddles and puz...
The Grapes Of Math
Math Appeal is a playful and engaging way to introduce math concepts to 1st and 2nd graders. I used this book as part of my capstone project for a master’s degree in K–6 math, and it was always a hit. The riddles and illustrations make problem-solvin...
Math Appeal: Mind-Stretching Math Riddles
How Much Is a Million? is a delightful way to help Kindergarten through 3rd graders imagine really big numbers. I used this book as part of my capstone project for a master’s degree in K–6 math, and it never failed to capture kids’ attention. The pla...
How Much Is a Million? (Reading Rainbow Books)
Less Than Zero (MathStart 3) is a creative and engaging way to introduce 2nd through 4th graders to negative numbers. I used this book as part of my capstone project for a master’s degree in K–6 math, and it quickly became a favorite. The story makes...
Less Than Zero (MathStart 3)
Wordplay Wonders
Wordplay Wonders is filled with clever rhymes, puns, and language that makes reading playful. ✨These recs may contain affiliate links.✨
A Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink: What Is a Noun? is laugh-out-loud learning that makes grammar click. My grandkids giggle at the silliness, and I love that they walk away knowing what a noun is. ✨This review contains an Amazon affiliate link.✨
A Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink: Noun?
I'm and Won't, They're and Don't: What's a Contraction? makes contractions easy to understand and fun to learn. The rhymes and pictures keep kids entertained while sneaking in a grammar lesson. ✨This review contains an Amazon affiliate link.✨
I'm and Won't, They're and Don't: Contractions
I and You and Don't Forget Who: What Is a Pronoun? makes learning grammar silly, colorful, and fun. My grandkids love the rhymes, and I love that they are picking up grammar without even realizing it. A win for kids and parents alike! ✨This review co...
I and You and Don't Forget Who: Pronoun (Words Are CATegorical)
Lazily, Crazily, Just a Bit Nasally: More about Adverbs is a clever way to teach kids how words can add sparkle to a sentence. My former students loved the rhymes and silliness, and I love that it makes grammar feel fun instead of boring. ✨This revie...
Lazily, Crazily, Just a Bit Nasally: Adverbs
Straight and Curvy, Meek and Nervy: More About Antonyms takes opposite words and makes them come alive with humor and bright illustrations. My kids loved books that mixed silliness with learning, and this one was a favorite at bedtime. Now I get to s...
Straight and Curvy, Meek and Nervy: Antonyms
But and For, Yet and Nor: What Is a Conjunction? makes those tricky connecting words easy to understand and fun to remember. My grandkids enjoy the silly rhymes, and I enjoy watching them learn grammar without it ever feeling like a lesson. ✨This rev...
But and For, Yet and Nor: What is a Conjunction?
Under, Over, By the Clover: What Is a Preposition? turns a grammar topic that used to make my students groan into something playful and easy to grasp. My grandkids laugh at the rhymes and pictures, and I love that they are learning without even reali...
Under, Over, By the Clover: Prepositions (20th Anniv)
Pre- And Re- Mis- And Dis-: What Is a Prefix? is a clever and colorful way to show how small word parts can make a big difference. My kids loved these books when they were little, and now my grandkids are having just as much fun learning while they l...
Pre- And Re- Mis- And Dis- (Prefix) [Library]
Dearly, Nearly, Insincerely: What Is an Adverb? makes grammar playful with rhymes that stick and illustrations that make kids laugh. My former students loved when learning felt like fun, and this book captures that spirit perfectly. ✨This review cont...
Dearly, Nearly, Insincerely: What Is an Adverb?
Thumbtacks, Earwax, Lipstick, Dipstick: What Is a Compound Word? is packed with silly examples that make kids laugh while they learn. My grandkids enjoy the playful word combinations, and I enjoy seeing them understand grammar in such a joyful way. ✨...
Thumbtacks, Earwax, Lipstick, Dipstick: Compound Words
Breezier, Cheesier, Newest, and Bluest: What Are Comparatives and Superlatives? makes tricky grammar rules easy to understand with humor and colorful illustrations. My kids loved books that mixed laughter with learning, and now my grandkids are just ...
Breezier, Cheesier, Newest, and Bluest: Comparatives & Superlatives
Slide and Slurp, Scratch and Burp: More about Verbs is full of action words that jump off the page with humor and energy. My grandkids laugh at the silly examples, and I love that they are learning grammar while having such a good time. ✨This review ...
Slide and Slurp, Scratch and Burp: Verbs
Captivating Chapters
Captivating Chapters offers page-turning novels and series that keep kids hooked from start to finish. ✨These recs may contain affiliate links.✨
The Children of the Red King Boxed Set is a magical adventure from start to finish, packed with mystery, friendship, and excitement that keeps kids reading. This series was a favorite in my classroom library, and one of my twins loved following Charl...
Charlie Bone Set (Children of the Red King 1-8)
My Weird School 21-Book Box Set is packed with silly stories that keep kids laughing while they read. I had this set in my 3rd grade classroom, and my own children loved them just as much at home. The humor and wacky characters make these books perfe...
My Weird School 21-Book Box Set
A to Z Mysteries Boxed Set: Every Mystery from A to Z! is a fantastic collection for young readers who love solving puzzles and following clues. I found these while searching for chapter books for my 2nd grade grandson, and he was hooked right away. ...
A to Z Mysteries Boxed Set: Every Mystery
The Judy Moody Most Mood-tastic Collection Ever: Books 1–12 is full of humor, personality, and relatable adventures that kids love. I had many of these books in my own classroom, and my daughter enjoyed them at home too. They are perfect for 1st thro...
Judy Moody Most Mood-tastic Collection 1-12
Trapped in a Video Game: The Complete Series is an action-packed adventure that grabbed my grandson’s attention right away. I found it while looking for chapter books for him, and he could not put it down. With excitement on every page, this series i...
Trapped in a Video Game: The Complete Series
A Library of a Wimpy Kid 1–18 Books Boxed Set is laugh-out-loud fun that kids cannot get enough of. I had some of this collection in my 3rd grade classroom, and my own children loved reading them at home too. With humor, doodles, and plenty of relata...
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Books 1-18 Box Set
Minecraft Stonesword Saga Chapter Book Boxed Set is packed with adventure that Minecraft fans will love. I did not have these in my classroom since they were not around then, but as a mom of three gamers and now a grandma to another, I know how much ...
Minecraft Stonesword Saga Chapter Book Set
Judy Blume's Fudge Box Set is a timeless collection that continues to delight young readers with humor and heart. I remember my own 3rd grade teacher reading these stories to our class, and later I had many of the books in my own classroom as a teach...
Judy Blume's Fudge Box Set
The Boxcar Children Bookshelf (Books 1–12) is a classic series that has been loved by generations. I still remember reading these stories as a child, and later I had many of them in my own classroom where students were just as captivated. With myster...
The Boxcar Children Bookshelf: Mysteries 1-12
Magic Tree House Boxed Set, Books 1–28 is an adventure-filled collection that takes kids through time and around the world. I had this set in my 3rd grade classroom, and my own children loved reading them at home too. With history, mystery, and plent...
Magic Tree House Boxed Set, Books 1-28
Roald Dahl Collection 16 Books Box Set is a treasure trove of classics that every bookshelf deserves. This collection includes Matilda, Going Solo, The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me, George's Marvellous Medicine, Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Magic Finger, E...
Roald Dahl Collection 16 Books Box Set
Dog Man: The Supa Buddies Mega Collection (Books 1–10) is laugh-out-loud fun that kids cannot get enough of. My grandson LOVES these books, and my preschool-aged granddaughter enjoys the movie so much that her big brother often reads the books to her...
Dog Man: The Supa Buddies Mega Collection (1-10)