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How to Find Clean Books to Read

How to Find Clean Books to Read

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Our “stained-glass” classroom window turned ou

Our “stained-glass” classroom window turned out so awesome!

Students read The Tale of Despereaux with their families. Now they’re reading King Arthur.

So this art activity was the perfect segway and was easy to do.

⚔️Order transparencies from Amazon and cut them in half.

⚔️Find the rough side by touch or by making a small dot with a permanent marker. We used Sharpies. Give it a few seconds to dry, then rub with a finger. The marker, if it’s on the glossy side, will rub right off.

⚔️Have students draw straight lines in black, using rulers.

⚔️Color in with the brightest markers.

⚔️ Frame and hang.

🎬Before the art project, we watched a three-minute YouTube video on how stained glass windows were made during Medieval Times. Find something similar and show/discuss the history first.

Besides the two books I’ve mentioned above, what other books might children read to correspond with this activity?

#kidsart #kidsartwork #classroomart #teachinghistory #medievaltimes #kidshistory #mrsladywordsmith #stainedglass #stainedglassart #stainedglassforkids

This upcoming Saturday and Sunday, October 5-6, I

This upcoming Saturday and Sunday, October 5-6, I will be watching the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

I invite you to listen as the prophet of God, 12 Apostles, and other church leaders share timely messages of great importance.

Details are found here and in my story. I will also be glad to share the link with you in a DM. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/feature/general-conference?lang=eng

#ldsconf #ldsconference #mrsladywordsmith #thechurchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints

I can’t believe how good this book is! M. P. Hal

I can’t believe how good this book is! M. P. Halliday is a new author to me, a friend of a friend. @mimsy_mary

SkyBlue, the author’s debut novel, is a gothic retelling of Bluebeard, told from a female perspective.

It’s a page turner!

For me, it has the perfect blend of mystic intrigue I seem to crave every fall as we head into the Halloween season.

The character development is deep. I could seriously cast the movie! (Did you know that was one of my jobs years ago?)

The plot is engaging. I stayed up all night. That’s always my litmus test. If I can’t put the book down to sleep, it’s a deep-dive experience for me.

Bring me chocolate, something to drink, and a blanket. But DON’T BUG ME while I’m reading! 🤣

Friends, this is a keeper! It’s a clean read I’m very happy to recommend.

💡Tip: Read it on your Kindle if you can. The author is a total wordsmith 😊, so you’ll want definitions for all the new words. The book is full of them.

Your Amazon app won’t let you purchase the Kindle version. So dumb! But access it from your computer, and you’ll see it as an option. Then just click and download to your Kindle. Super easy!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
She’s a new author, so be sure to support her with a good review.

#gothicbooks #cleanreads #cleanreadsbooks #mphalliday #booksforfall #booksforwomen #booksforwomenbywomen #momswhoread #booksforteens #booksforyoungadults #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #ilovebooks #readmorebooks

King Arthur, Sir Lancelot, Gweneviere. Do your kid

King Arthur, Sir Lancelot, Gweneviere. Do your kids know about these legends?

Give them some “story armor” to have courage when facing life’s challenges.

Great literary figures can teach so much! Don’t underestimate their power or overlook their classic, timeless lessons. ⚔️

#kingarthur #legends #knightsoftheroundtable #teachtheclassics #booksforkids #classicliterature #cslewis #cslewisquotes #teachcourage #courage #teachersofinstagram #childrensliterature #expandyoungminds

Do you teach about King Arthur in the classroom or at home?

I wish I had known about this book sooner! Beautif

I wish I had known about this book sooner! Beautiful Oops! shows children how to turn mistakes into masterpieces. 💜

It has wonderful lift flaps to peek inside. Even a crumpled piece of paper becomes brilliant art.

If you’re needing a meaningful class activity or a gift for a child, this book is it!

I’ll post the activity sheet as a freebie in my TpT shop. Just comment OOPS for the link and kindly leave a review in my shop after receiving it.

#oops #oops🙊 #beautifuloops #growthmindset #growthmindset🌱 #growthmindsetclassroom #growthmindsetforkids #bookactivity #bookactivities #mrsladywordsmith #kidartists #kidartistsofinstagram

Books and related activities are some of the BEST

Books and related activities are some of the BEST classroom tools to create unity. 💜

Every child knows they are important in my class as they decorate their piece of our collage 🧩.

It metches the book Our Class Is a Family, by Shannon Olsen.

Students don’t know the whole picture, just their peace. They color it however they want, and the result is a beautiful 🌈 of color, representing each child’s personality.

If you have this book (or want to purchase a copy), it’s a great way to unify your classroom even after the start of the school year.

Comment POSTER below if you’d like the link to the poster I’ve designed and listed in my online shop.

#ourclassisafamily #backtoschool #schoolbooks #booksforteachers #readaloud #readalouds #mrsladywordsmith #schoolunity #growthmindset #kindclassroom

Are you a Julie Berry fan? I recently finished S

Are you a Julie Berry fan?

I recently finished Scandalous Sisterhood. It was just the perk-up I needed: a murder mystery sprinkled with humor!

Absolutely clean. Absolutely well written. Absolutely accomplished author!

I love sharing excellent #cleanreads authors here. Put Ms. Berry on your list. 💜

#nosmut #julieberry #bookclub #bookclubs #mrsladywordsmith

Right now, Throat Coat is my drink of choice while

Right now, Throat Coat is my drink of choice while #reading in bed.

I often enjoy herbal teas as the weather gets cooler. And I stock up on a few for supplemental medicinal purposes too.

I keep my sweeteners simple: honey or monkfruit.

Some favorite herbal teas:
Peppermint
Lemon
Chamomille
Sweet & Spicy (*Good Earth)
Peach
Berry varieties
Apple

I’m not particular about brands, except as noted.*

If you’re an herbal tea drinker, what’s your very favorite???

Looking for a great class read aloud or something

Looking for a great class read aloud or something to share with your kids?

The Tale of Despereaux was written by Kate DiCamillo in 2003, with the animated adventure film soon following in 2008.

The symbolism of light and dark is so powerful in this story, intended for ages 7-10. Reading it leads to wonderful discussions of right and wrong, hope and despair, optimism and pessimism.

Despereaux, an adorable mouse with oversized ears, has incredible gifts to hear and smell more than the average mouse. Plus, he can READ!

Roscuro, a raspy rat who lives in the dark dungeons of their castle, is drawn to the light upstairs. But tragedy and his fellow rats have taught him to make others’ lives miserable.

Princess Pea is beautiful and full of light. Despereaux loves her and is on a quest to save her.

Who will win? 🐭or 🐀???

***Have you read The Tale of Despereaux?
As you ponder good books for children to read, be selective. Sometimes we gravitate toward new releases when there are even better options, better messages already available.

#classreads #booksforkids #thetaleofdespereaux #katedicamillo #booksforschools #booksforschool #momswhoread #kidswhoread #kidswhoreadsucceed #mrsladywordsmith #cleanreads #cleanreadsbooks

¡Hola! Where in the world is Spanish the first la

¡Hola! Where in the world is Spanish the first language?

Today was our first day of school and our first Spanish lesson. We started with the big picture. 🧩

I explained how Spain and Portugal wanted world dominance many years ago. They traveled to the lower Americas and brought their religion, customs, and languages.

We talked about how many of these countries first spoke Native American languages. They learned Spanish (and Portuguese) and kept using it. In fact, it became a common language for those countries to use and connect.

My students are young. Yet they caught a big glimpse of world colonization.

Now, as they go forward this year, they have an understanding that speaking Spanish is a key world language.

They understand WHY we’re learning it.

***Are you a Spanish teacher? What do you do to bring history and culture into your classroom?

#spanishteacher #spanishteachers #spanishteachersofinstagram #spanishteaching #familylyceum #mrsladywordsmith #elementaryeducation

Every month at the school where I teach, we help t

Every month at the school where I teach, we help the students memorize a poem.

I started off with this one last year. My class really enjoyed it, so I’m bringing it back this year too.

It’s a wonderful way to start our day and a new school year.

#linmanuelmiranda #linmanuel #poemsforstudents #memorize #poetryforkids #mrsladywordsmith #teacherideas #teachergram #teacherfollowloop2024

About a year and a half ago, my son’s school pri

About a year and a half ago, my son’s school principal asked if I would represent their school and serve on the district’s sensitive materials committee.

I figured it would be a challenging experience, but it’s also my passion to help others choose good content to put into their minds.

So I agreed.

At first things went well.

It was a small committee. Maybe eight people. I never met them. I only knew names. We all received instructional materials via email and were loaned copies of books in question.

Our task was to read and understand state law to prevent the distribution of pornography in our schools.

The law was to be our rubric for judging the books. We were to put aside personal agendas and look at the law.

It was pretty straightforward: no titillating, salacious material. No masochism or detailed explanations of intimacy, etc.

I shuddered to think that anything already on school shelves would violate this criteria. Of course not!

I was absolutely wrong. Parents had flagged several books.

Collectively, we reviewed passages. All were voted for removal, but many were by a narrow margin.

In the end, we were asked to read one in its entirety.

So I began. Every page was flooded with f-bombs and other foul language. Yet I continued, because it wasn’t our assignment to vote on a book removal based on those concerns.

What else did I find? What was the book? Did we keep it?

Find out below in my comment. ⬇️ As a parent or teen, you’ll want to protect yourself from accidentally picking up this bestselling book or any content written by this author.

#cleanreads #cleanread #protectingourkids #booksthatarefilthy #profanity #schoollibrary #schoollibraries #parentsneedtoknow #mrsladywordsmith

What is something unusual you have in your purse?

What is something unusual you have in your purse?

You won’t believe what I have! 🤦🏼‍♀️ See it in my comment.

Btw This makes for a great game with the ladies and would be extra fun at a book club! I designed an awesome printable for it. Link in bio OR comment PRINTABLE here, and I’ll send you the link. I’ve sold hundreds of these. 💜

#whatsinyourpurse #whatsinmybag #whatsinyourbag #instantdownload #mrsladywordsmith #printablegames

Back to School yesterday, and my son got to wear t

Back to School yesterday, and my son got to wear the mascot costume! 🦅

We literally roll out the red carpet for students to walk on their first day of school. ❤️

What does your school do?

#backtoschool #firstdayofschool #schooltradition #goeagles #mrsladywordsmith

Quick tip to help you better hear anything on your

Quick tip to help you better hear anything on your iphone, especially audiobooks. 💜

#cleanyourphone #mrsladywordsmith #audiobooks

A Court of Thorns and Roses, by Sara J. Maas Such

A Court of Thorns and Roses, by Sara J. Maas

Such a riveting story! After 8 hours of listening, I ran into a steamy scene. 😬

Parents of teens, this series should be on your radar. I’m showing you the first book here.

I understand from friends that the other books are increasingly racey.

So form your own judgment on this one. Personally, I would not recommend it for teens. In fact, our state has removed it from school shelves because it violates Utah’s law on pornographic content in our educational system.

Your thoughts on this one?

#courtofthornsandroses #mrsladywordsmith #momswhoread #booksnotforteens

#nosoliciting #nosolicitingsign #nosolicitors #nos

#nosoliciting #nosolicitingsign #nosolicitors #nosolicitation #mrsladywordsmith #etsyshopowner #etsyseller #instantdownload

Also available in Spanish! Se puede printar en español también. 😊

🎧I listened to this one recently. Good narratio

🎧I listened to this one recently. Good narration. Starts off slow but picks up. Engaging story about migrant workers.

A little girl is kidnapped. Law enforcement does almost nothing to help find her. She grows up an only child with kind parents, but her mother is overly protective.

Some things just don’t make sense to her. She doesn’t look like her parents. She has darker skin. And she has these dreams … like flashbacks to something.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I enjoyed this one. It does have some strong language and includes some f-bombs, which always makes me cringe.

Have you read this one? What did you think of it?

#bookreview #bookreviews #bookreviewer #berrypickers #fictionbooks #mrsladywordsmith #audiobookstagram #summerreads

💜💜💜#haroldandthepurplecrayon is such a gr

💜💜💜#haroldandthepurplecrayon is such a great movie! 💜💜💜

It starts off with the beloved book by Crockett Johnson. The characters miss hearing their beloved narrator. All they know is he’s an old man.

Where is he??? They enter the real world to find out.

Zachary Levi is the perfect human version of a grownup Harold. Moose and Porcupine transform into human characters too, though they keep their animal instincts and fun habits.

The characters are clever and so is the script. It was so nice to LOL several times and not see any cringeworthy content.

Rated PG. I predict this will be a hit movie with schools.

Until then, go and see it. I don’t know why our theater was vastly empty.

I think the previews are confusing and a lot of kids don’t know Harold anymore. Perhaps opening the movie during back-to-school season wasn’t the best plan also.

But go and see Harold. And you can even be like my cute neighbor friend in the picture and wear all your purple. 💜💜💜

Have you seen the movie yet? What did you think of it?

#haroldandthepurplecrayon #kidsbooks #kidsbookstagram #kidsbooks #kidsmovie #mrsladywordsmith #crockettjohnson #summermovie #summermovies #childrensbooks #childrensliterature

🎓✨ Back to school season is here and my amazi

🎓✨ Back to school season is here and my amazing educator friends and I have a fantastic giveaway for you! 🎉 We’re giving away a $200 Amazon Gift Card, a $100 Michael’s Gift Card, and 4 $20 Starbucks Gift Cards— 6 winners in total! $Prizes in CAD but will convert to USD.

To enter:

1. Like this post
2. Follow everyone @summer_giveaway_2024 follows.
3. Tag a friend (each tag is an entry!)
4. Repost this post to your story

Deadline: Wednesday, August 7th at 12pm EST. Winners announced at 4pm EST the same day. Winners will be contacted directly by @teachwithmrbailey—no credit card info needed. This giveaway is not endorsed by Instagram, Amazon, Michaels, or Starbucks.

Good luck! 🍀

#utahteachers #teachergiveaway #teachergiveaways #davisschooldistrict #teachersofinstagram #teachersfollowteachers #teacherssupportteachers #teachersfollowingteachers #mrsladywordsmith #giveaways #utahgiveaway #utahgiveaways #idahoteachers #allteachers

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Our “stained-glass” classroom window turned ou

Our “stained-glass” classroom window turned out so awesome!

Students read The Tale of Despereaux with their families. Now they’re reading King Arthur.

So this art activity was the perfect segway and was easy to do.

⚔️Order transparencies from Amazon and cut them in half.

⚔️Find the rough side by touch or by making a small dot with a permanent marker. We used Sharpies. Give it a few seconds to dry, then rub with a finger. The marker, if it’s on the glossy side, will rub right off.

⚔️Have students draw straight lines in black, using rulers.

⚔️Color in with the brightest markers.

⚔️ Frame and hang.

🎬Before the art project, we watched a three-minute YouTube video on how stained glass windows were made during Medieval Times. Find something similar and show/discuss the history first.

Besides the two books I’ve mentioned above, what other books might children read to correspond with this activity?

#kidsart #kidsartwork #classroomart #teachinghistory #medievaltimes #kidshistory #mrsladywordsmith #stainedglass #stainedglassart #stainedglassforkids

This upcoming Saturday and Sunday, October 5-6, I

This upcoming Saturday and Sunday, October 5-6, I will be watching the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

I invite you to listen as the prophet of God, 12 Apostles, and other church leaders share timely messages of great importance.

Details are found here and in my story. I will also be glad to share the link with you in a DM. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/feature/general-conference?lang=eng

#ldsconf #ldsconference #mrsladywordsmith #thechurchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints

I can’t believe how good this book is! M. P. Hal

I can’t believe how good this book is! M. P. Halliday is a new author to me, a friend of a friend. @mimsy_mary

SkyBlue, the author’s debut novel, is a gothic retelling of Bluebeard, told from a female perspective.

It’s a page turner!

For me, it has the perfect blend of mystic intrigue I seem to crave every fall as we head into the Halloween season.

The character development is deep. I could seriously cast the movie! (Did you know that was one of my jobs years ago?)

The plot is engaging. I stayed up all night. That’s always my litmus test. If I can’t put the book down to sleep, it’s a deep-dive experience for me.

Bring me chocolate, something to drink, and a blanket. But DON’T BUG ME while I’m reading! 🤣

Friends, this is a keeper! It’s a clean read I’m very happy to recommend.

💡Tip: Read it on your Kindle if you can. The author is a total wordsmith 😊, so you’ll want definitions for all the new words. The book is full of them.

Your Amazon app won’t let you purchase the Kindle version. So dumb! But access it from your computer, and you’ll see it as an option. Then just click and download to your Kindle. Super easy!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
She’s a new author, so be sure to support her with a good review.

#gothicbooks #cleanreads #cleanreadsbooks #mphalliday #booksforfall #booksforwomen #booksforwomenbywomen #momswhoread #booksforteens #booksforyoungadults #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #ilovebooks #readmorebooks

King Arthur, Sir Lancelot, Gweneviere. Do your kid

King Arthur, Sir Lancelot, Gweneviere. Do your kids know about these legends?

Give them some “story armor” to have courage when facing life’s challenges.

Great literary figures can teach so much! Don’t underestimate their power or overlook their classic, timeless lessons. ⚔️

#kingarthur #legends #knightsoftheroundtable #teachtheclassics #booksforkids #classicliterature #cslewis #cslewisquotes #teachcourage #courage #teachersofinstagram #childrensliterature #expandyoungminds

Do you teach about King Arthur in the classroom or at home?

I wish I had known about this book sooner! Beautif

I wish I had known about this book sooner! Beautiful Oops! shows children how to turn mistakes into masterpieces. 💜

It has wonderful lift flaps to peek inside. Even a crumpled piece of paper becomes brilliant art.

If you’re needing a meaningful class activity or a gift for a child, this book is it!

I’ll post the activity sheet as a freebie in my TpT shop. Just comment OOPS for the link and kindly leave a review in my shop after receiving it.

#oops #oops🙊 #beautifuloops #growthmindset #growthmindset🌱 #growthmindsetclassroom #growthmindsetforkids #bookactivity #bookactivities #mrsladywordsmith #kidartists #kidartistsofinstagram

Books and related activities are some of the BEST

Books and related activities are some of the BEST classroom tools to create unity. 💜

Every child knows they are important in my class as they decorate their piece of our collage 🧩.

It metches the book Our Class Is a Family, by Shannon Olsen.

Students don’t know the whole picture, just their peace. They color it however they want, and the result is a beautiful 🌈 of color, representing each child’s personality.

If you have this book (or want to purchase a copy), it’s a great way to unify your classroom even after the start of the school year.

Comment POSTER below if you’d like the link to the poster I’ve designed and listed in my online shop.

#ourclassisafamily #backtoschool #schoolbooks #booksforteachers #readaloud #readalouds #mrsladywordsmith #schoolunity #growthmindset #kindclassroom

Are you a Julie Berry fan? I recently finished S

Are you a Julie Berry fan?

I recently finished Scandalous Sisterhood. It was just the perk-up I needed: a murder mystery sprinkled with humor!

Absolutely clean. Absolutely well written. Absolutely accomplished author!

I love sharing excellent #cleanreads authors here. Put Ms. Berry on your list. 💜

#nosmut #julieberry #bookclub #bookclubs #mrsladywordsmith

Right now, Throat Coat is my drink of choice while

Right now, Throat Coat is my drink of choice while #reading in bed.

I often enjoy herbal teas as the weather gets cooler. And I stock up on a few for supplemental medicinal purposes too.

I keep my sweeteners simple: honey or monkfruit.

Some favorite herbal teas:
Peppermint
Lemon
Chamomille
Sweet & Spicy (*Good Earth)
Peach
Berry varieties
Apple

I’m not particular about brands, except as noted.*

If you’re an herbal tea drinker, what’s your very favorite???

Looking for a great class read aloud or something

Looking for a great class read aloud or something to share with your kids?

The Tale of Despereaux was written by Kate DiCamillo in 2003, with the animated adventure film soon following in 2008.

The symbolism of light and dark is so powerful in this story, intended for ages 7-10. Reading it leads to wonderful discussions of right and wrong, hope and despair, optimism and pessimism.

Despereaux, an adorable mouse with oversized ears, has incredible gifts to hear and smell more than the average mouse. Plus, he can READ!

Roscuro, a raspy rat who lives in the dark dungeons of their castle, is drawn to the light upstairs. But tragedy and his fellow rats have taught him to make others’ lives miserable.

Princess Pea is beautiful and full of light. Despereaux loves her and is on a quest to save her.

Who will win? 🐭or 🐀???

***Have you read The Tale of Despereaux?
As you ponder good books for children to read, be selective. Sometimes we gravitate toward new releases when there are even better options, better messages already available.

#classreads #booksforkids #thetaleofdespereaux #katedicamillo #booksforschools #booksforschool #momswhoread #kidswhoread #kidswhoreadsucceed #mrsladywordsmith #cleanreads #cleanreadsbooks

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