Author: Sy Montgomery
Illustrator: Amy Schimler-Safford
Summary: Inky is an octopus that was found by a fisherman and brought to the New Zealand Aquarium in 2014. He was an inquisitive octopus, and loved to be entertained. One night in 2016, Inky decided he was bored and decided to go on an adventure…the goal…to get back out to sea. Will he succeed? You and your kids will be amazed at this exciting true story!
Author: Bea Birdsong
Illustrator: Nicholas Chanani
Summary: This is a sweet story about a girl who wakes up ready to “be fierce” and have a great adventure. From escaping the dragons, to climbing the “Mountain of Knowledge”, she bravely faces the challenges of the day. The illustrations will lead to great conversations to have with your kids.
The new year is here, and that means it’s time to set new reading goals with students! As a classroom teacher, I always believed in the power of goal-setting with my students. I would take the time to conference with each student every 9 weeks to reflect on how things were going, and set…
Author: Drew Daywalt
Illustrator: Oliver Jeffers
Summary: Duncan and his crayons are back, but this time they are hoping to spread some holiday cheer and show how giving someone a gift is the BEST gift of all! You and your kids will have so much fun exploring each of the letters, games, and activities that are in the book. Hours of fun for sure!
I love celebrating the Hour Of Code in December, and I’m always on the lookout for new activities to do with my students. While the Hour of Code week is celebrated Dec. 9-15 this year, I usually extend it to the entire month of December as there are always so many interruptions to our normal…
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