K-3 Book Reviews, Puppets, Colouring, Clip Art
Inside: LOTS of book related activities around color, feelings, emotions, change, traditions and culture. I’m excited to share this wonderful new book with you today. It just made its debut in September. The Many Colors of Harpreet Singh is so sweet and colourful! It’s just a real feel-good kind of book. Title: The Many Colors of Harpreet Singh Author: Supriya … Read more
Inside: Lots of bucket filler activities. All free! Happiness is like a butterfly; the more you chase it, the more it will elude you, but if you turn your attention to other things, it will come and sit softly on your shoulder … (Henry David Thoreau) Title: Have You Filled a Bucket Today? A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids … Read more
Inside: You’ll find a unicorn book review, lots of unicorn-related activities including a free unicorn owl clip art. Did you know there’s actually a National Unicorn Day? I had absolutely no idea until I googled it on a whim. It’s April 9. I guess I should have saved this book review for the spring, but it’s too darn cute to … Read more
Inside: Review and recommendations for silly butt books. Hi Friends! Have you come across this ridiculously funny book: I Need a New Butt! It was written 7 years ago but I’ve only just discovered it. That’s because my daughter-in-law came home with it this weekend. Given that 6-year-old Olin is deep into potty humour she just HAD to get it. … Read more
Inside: A book review of Don’t Drink the Pink. I have another fun rhyming book from B.C.R. Fegan and the talented illustrator, Lenny Wen, to share with you today. Title: Don’t Drink the Pink Author: B.C.R. Fegan Illustrator: Lenny Wen Publishing: TaleBlade Press, 2019 Theme: Magic, Color, Grandparents, Rhyme Age: 4-8 Synopsis: Imagine a magical birthday surprise, not just once, … Read more
Inside: Book review of The Turnip by Jan Brett and some book-related activities. I’m a huge Jan Brett fan and so are most of my students. She does a fabulous job retelling Russian folktales (with her own twist) and this book is no exception. The Turnip by Jan Brett G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 2015 Ages 3 to 6 Turnips, Animals, Folktales … Read more
Inside: A book review of The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish and accompanying book activities. I have a wonderful “old” book to share with you today! The Day I Swapped my Dad for Two Goldfish Written by Neil Gaiman Illustrations by Dave McKeen Harper Collins Publishers, 2004 (rev. ed.) Suitable for ages 6-10 Themes: Brothers and Sisters, … Read more
Inside: Review of The Subway Mouse by Barbara Reid and directions for plasticene mouse art! Today I had the wonderful pleasure of teaching in my old school. At the end of the day I took a moment to walk through the hallways and enjoy the amazing artwork. That’s when I came across the art that was created by the first … Read more
Inside: Book review of The Easter Egg Farm and lots of fun accompanying activities. Happy Easter, Friends! Yesterday I read my first graders The Easter Egg Farm and they loved it! Title: The Easter Egg Farm Author / Illustrator: Mary Jane Auch Publishing: Holiday House, 1992 Ages: 4 to 8 Themes: Easter Eggs, Chickens, Diversity Opening Lines: Pauline lived in … Read more