K-3 Book Reviews, Puppets, Colouring, Clip Art
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: Free cat colouring page Hi Friends! Today I have a cat coloring page for you. If your kids love cats then they’re sure to like this cute kitty with his toy mouse. This will print as an 8 1/2 by 11 inch page. Please remember that all freebies are for personal or classroom use only. Thanks! DOWNLOAD: Cat Coloring … 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: The perfect little 1st grade poem for June. Happy June, Friends! I’ve been teaching my Grade 1 class this lovely poem by Sarah Wilson, for as long as I can remember. So today I thought I’d share it with you. You can download it below: You’ll receive the colour image you see right here, a black and white image, … Read more
Inside: Super Dad writing freebie for Father’s Day. Plus a Father’s Day card template. Hello Friends! Before we know it it’s going to be Father’s Day and I have some Father’s Day freebies for you. I actually posted this five years ago, but thought it was time to highlight it again. I always made these little booklets with my kids … 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