K-3 Book Reviews, Puppets, Colouring, Clip Art
Inside: Book review of Peace Week in Miss Fox’s Class Title: Peace Week in Miss Fox’s Class Author/Illustrator: Eileen Spinelli, Anne Kennedy Publishing: 2009, Albert Whitman & Company Suitable for Ages: 4 to 8 Theme: Fiction, Peace, Cooperation Opening Lines: The children in Miss Fox’s class had been squabbling. And squabbling. Day after Day” Brief Synopsis (from the book jacket): Miss … Read more
Inside: Book review of Please, Mr. Panda plus book-related activities. Title: Please Mr. Panda Author/Illustrator: Steve Antony Publishing: 2014, Scholastic Press Suitable for Ages: 3 to 7 Theme: Fiction, Manners Opening Lines: Would you like a doughnut? Give me the pink one. Brief Synopsis: Please, Mr. Panda is a simple and sweet book that highlights the importance of good manners. The … Read more
Inside: Free printables for Groundhog Day. Kids love puppets. It doesn’t matter how simple they are. And that’s why my classes always love this Groundhog Day activity. This is a new and improved update of a five-year-old post, but these are still my favourite go-to Groundhog Day activities so I wanted to be sure to share them again. DIRECTIONS FOR … Read more
Inside: Book review of Flying Henry, plus book-related activities. I wanted to share a somewhat unusual book with you today. I bought Flying Henry by Rachel Hulin a couple of years ago and then forgot I had it. And while it’s recommended for babies and pre-schoolers, I actually think it’s a great book for older children, too. Title: Flying Henry … Read more
Inside: Information and tips for correcting letter reversals “Yikes! My child reverses her letters. Does this mean she’s dyslexic?” As a Grade 1 teacher, I hear this a LOT! But you can relax. Letter reversals in young children are not only normal and common, they’re also developmentally appropriate Why do children reverse letters? Young children will often reverse b, d, … Read more
Inside: I have LOTS of free lion and lamb activities for your classroom. In two more days it will be March 1st and I always like to do some March lion/lamb activities. In this post I’ll be sharing some links from things I’ve done in previous years, plus a few more cute and useful ideas for you. LION OR LAMB … Read more
Inside: Lots of bear activities for first grade. We have now wrapped up our Bear unit. Well, except for our biscuit bears which we’ll do next week. We’re going to add a red hot heart to their lil’ bodies to tie it in with Valentine’s Day. On to the bear activities. Art My teaching partner had the kids make these … Read more
Inside: Thanksgiving books, how to draw a turkey, turkey writing, free printable, scarecrow art project. It’s Thanksgiving weekend here in Canada so I’m sharing some of the activities we did last week. A Plump and Perky Turkey + Post Reading Activities First off, we read this very funny book, A Plump and Perky Turkey, about a clever turkey who outwits … Read more
Inside: Pete the Cat and the New Guy is a fun new book you don’t want to miss! Title: Pete the Cat and the New Guy Author: Kimberly & James Dean Publisher: HarperCollins, 2014 Intended Audience: 3 to 8 year olds Theme: Inclusion, Friendship, Self-Respect Opening Lines: It was Sunday, and Pete’s friends had come to play! They were rocking … Read more