With each new year that begins, I tend to go through the systems that I use to see if any changes need to be made to help things run smoother. I did this as a classroom teacher, and I do it also as a librarian. One of the first things I wanted to look at…
Author: Chris Van Dusen
Illustrator: Chris Van Dusen
Summary: While on the playground with his teacher, Jack shares his ideas on how his school would be a much better design than the one in front of him. Let’s start with a welcoming zoo at the front entrance, and a cool system of transportation pods that kids could use to go from class to class. With each turn of the page, you and your kids will be amazed with the detail of Jack’s imagination. Watch out, you might be inspired to come up with your own ideas for the perfect school!
I have a secret to tell you…I’ve been working on a new line of activities that I’m super excited about called Booktivities by Sandy! It’s been an idea I’ve had ever since I started creating my Literacy Lesson Plans (You can read more about those here.) As much as I enjoyed creating those, they do…
Author: Peter Raymundo
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Summary: Edgar, the jellyfish, is just plain confused about his name, so he goes to an underwater support group for some help. There he meets a group of starfish who listen to his concerns. He’s jealous that some animals got fancy names (narwhal, nautilus) and understands why other animals got their names (hammerhead shark, swordfish) but he just can’t understand why he was named Jelly Fish when HE”S NOT A FISH! The author cleverly weaves in facts about fish and jelly fish, all while Edgar goes on a journey to discover that no matter WHAT he is called, he is still HIMSELF! You and your kids will be sure to smile when Charlie the seahorse makes an appearance at the end of the story.
I love using the Texas 2×2 books for lessons with my kinder, 1st and 2nd grade classes. I usually do some sort of “Battle” at the end of the year with the books, and the kids always have a great time! (You can read more about that here.) But I recently came up with a…
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