We read Eric Carle's series of insect books and then we made our own Eric Carle inspired insects. This is what we started with. The papers were made by painting with bubble wrap, sponges, circle paint brushes and those soft body wash thingies. (not the technical term...but shoot! I can't remember what they're called. You can buy them at the Dollar Tree and then come on a little rope. ) I LOVE how the kids know how to use squares, rectangles and their creativity ... continue reading...
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Book Talk Tuesday: The Very Ugly Bug
Have you ever wished you could change how you look? Do you sometimes wish you looked more like your friends? That's the problem with the Very Ugly Bug. She isn't happy with how she looks and she wishes that she looked more like the grasshopper with his smooth green back, the shiny blue bug with his big fluttery wings or like the spotty red bug with her teeny tiny eyes. She thinks about how their characteristics help them hide from birds and she decides that she wants to look more like ... continue reading...
Book Talk Tuesday: Nonfiction books and Jack Hartmann!!!
Before we get to Book Talk Tuesday I have some EXCITING news. Jack Hartmann has been working with me to create songs and videos for some of my units. How cool is that? We just added his new Frog Life Cycle video to my Frog unit. So if you are one of the sweet people who have already purchased the unit head on over and download the video that goes with it. It shows actual real life footage of a frog's life cycle. You can click on the cover below to check it out. He is ... continue reading...
Book Talk Tuesday: Wiggles First Day at School
Teaching little ones the rules and procedures in the classroom is sometimes a tricky process. Wiggles First Day at School makes it much easier! Wiggles the dog came to school but he doesn't know the rules. Talking {barking} while the teacher is talking, not sharing and running inside are just a few of the problems that Wiggles has to work through as he learns the procedures. These are the procedures that are introduced in the book. 1: Back Pack placement 2: ... continue reading...
Where’s My Mummy? Fall Book Party
I'm linking up with Ashley from The Teacher's Treasure Chest to share one of my favorite Fall books. Where's My Mummy? by Carolyn Crimi is always a class favorite. Little Mummy doesn't want to go to bed so he begs his Mummy to play one more game of hide and shriek. The events that happen next will have your Littles shrieking with delight. The simplicity of this fun book makes it the perfect book for making predictions and asking and answering questions about key detail in a text. (Common ... continue reading...
Book Study Part 1: In Pictures and in Words
Deedee Wills kicked off our book study and she did such a great job that I just want to add a few little snippits. By sharing some pictures of student writing from my classroom. One thing that really stood out to me in this book is the idea that it is OKAY to slow down and take our time. Writers don't have to jump right in and start writing "words" to create meaning. Each time they pick up a pencil or a crayon they are making meaning through their illustrations. I'm excited about really ... continue reading...
Easy Mother’s Day Book Gift with a FREE file
Mother's Day Book Gift and Keepsake from Kindergarten or 1st Grade FREE Sample! Easy classroom project for your kids to make! Mother's Day Book It is time to start working on Mother's Day gifts! These sweet gift books are perfect for moms, grandmas, and aunts! They are so STINKIN' cute! Seriously! I love how great the picture and writing turn out and mommies are sure to love them, too! This is such a simple gift to make but it is a keepsake that the mommies will want to ... continue reading...
Teaching with Versions of Goldilocks and the Three Bears Story
23 Versions of Goldilocks and the three bears stories. Read various versions of this classic story. Have fun comparing these fractured fairy tales. 23 Versions of Goldilocks and the Three Bears Story We all know and love this classic story. It is so fun to read different versions of Goldilocks and the Three Bears story. Whether you're comparing and contrasting or just reading them for fun, students are sure to enjoy these fractured fairy tales. #1 Goldie and the Three Hares by ... continue reading...
Illustration Techniques: In Pictures and In Words
Welcome back to the second week of our book study which covers the 50 illustration techniques that demonstrate "Good Writing" I have to give a shout out to Deedee Wills for working so hard to get this book study up and running! Katie Wood Ray does suggest book titles, but merely as a way to introduce these illustration techniques. She recommends searching your current book collection and reading these books with a new eye... the eye of an illustrator/writer. Each illustration ... continue reading...
Cutest Valentine Book EVER!
Oh, my word! I love books. Better than shoes, better than candy, better than... well you get the idea! I have tons and tons of books but I still buy more. All. the. time. The UPS guy and my hubby are on a first name basis. :) In fact, if I stop ordering books from Amazon our local UPS will probably have to lay off half of their workers. Seriously! Anywhoo.... I just had to share this adorable Valentine book that my daughter found. I read it to my littles today and they LOVED it. ... continue reading...
Teacher Appreciation Sale & End of the Year Memory Book
By now you have heard about THE sale of the year! If you are impatient (like me) you can get a 20% discount on EVERYTHING in my store starting today (Monday)! TpT's sale officially starts on Tuesday. Now, I like a plan of attack. Here are my plans as the sale approaches: 1. Look at my past purchases. Have I left feedback on these? I love those points! Sometimes the TpT system slows down on big sale days, so I want to get those feedbacks ... continue reading...
End of the Year Memory Book
Need a cute idea for an end of the year memory book? We made this super simple, cutie patootie Surfboard craftivity and writing project to display for our Pirates and Parents Open House. They turned out so stinkin' cute! The end of the year memory book is cute enough on its own but the surfboard makes it extra cute! close up of the cute toes cover page of the book This year I learned how to.... be a kid that is ... continue reading...
Get Ready! Book Talk Tuesday starts next week!
Starting next Tuesday and every Tuesday after that it's a new linky series.... We LOVE Books! Each Tuesday I will introduce you to a book that I really love. If you are a blogger I hope that you will consider linking up and sharing books with us as well. The books can be children's books, PD books, or an adult read that you are enjoying. No limits! Just use the button above to link back to my blog and get ready to link up. :) I LOVE books! Books of all kinds. Children's books, ... continue reading...
Let’s Talk about Books: Give Up, Gecko! Linky
Hey y'all! I love books! I hope you'll join me every Tuesday as I share a new book with you. Hopefully I will pick some that you've never heard of before. :) I recently purchased this book and read it to my grandbabies who are 5 and 7 and they both LOVED it. You know a book is a hit when they ask you to read it again and again! Give Up, Gecko! is a Folktale from Uganda that is retold by Margaret Read MacDonald Y'all this is the PERFECT book to add to your back to school collection ... continue reading...
Book Talk Tuesday: I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More!
OOPS! So sorry y'all! I am in New Orleans for a conference and all day long I kept thinking today was Monday! Yes... with trying to pack and rush out of the house it has been one of those days. :) This is absolutely one of my favorite books of all time. I know I say that a lot but I am serious. I Ain't Gonna Paint No More.IS.my.FAVORITE!! The illustrations and the rhythm and rhyme of this book make it so much fun to read and the kids HOWL with laughter. {especially on the last ... continue reading...
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