My name is Sheila McCoy, I teach K/1 (looping) at the Bernice A. Ray School in Hanover, NH. I began using the Peekapak program in the spring of 2016. Our school works hard to empower children to be positive role models, to develop strong social relationships through communication, and to help them understand that […]
Read alouds
Summer Reading List: Picture Books About Courage
The school year is winding down and it’s the perfect time to begin gathering a list of picture books to read with your child this summer! Here is our list of picture books about courage. Since Peekapak’s final unit of the school year features a story about courage (The Peekapak Pals and a Splash of […]
The A to Zs of Read Alouds: Benefits and Tips for the Classroom
From time to time, we can all use a quick reminder on the importance of read alouds in our classroom … I’ve listed some tips and benefits of read alouds that might come in handy for when this time comes. If you think of others, please share them in the comment section below. The A […]