The Dollar Store Made Me Do It

Plastic Easter eggs, toy microphones, half-stacks of Jenga blocks, and dice are just a few of the unconventional tools favored by your favorite type-B teacher. Join Carrie for a virtual stroll through the aisles of the dollar store and fill your cart with low-cost, high-impact literacy activities. These strategies are grounded in standards, adaptable across grade levels and content areas, and designed to boost engagement and student choice. Come ready to think outside the box and discover meaningful learning opportunities in unexpected places.