K-3 Book Reviews, Puppets, Colouring, Clip Art
I’m so happy to have discovered this book, Big Bear Hug by Nicholas Oldland. It’s one of the most charming books I’ve read in a while. Title: Big Bear Hug Author & Illustrator: Nicholas Oldland Publisher: Kids Can Press, 2009 Genre: Juvenile Fiction (Ages 3 to 9) Theme/Topics: Bears, Environment, Conflict Resolution Opening: There once was a bear so filled … Read more
Inside: Lion or Lamb graphing and crafts. Tomorrow we’re going to predict whether March will come in like a lion or a lamb. I have three activities I like to do with this. Firstly, I have the kids write their prediction and corresponding weather description. Eg., “I think March will come in like a lamb. March will be sunny with … Read more
One of my students came bounding into the classroom the other day BEGGING me to read his new book. I took one look and thought, “Oh no, it’s one of those goofy, over-commercialized books, with nothing substantial.” It was probably the big bites in the book that made me think that. But I didn’t want to hurt his feelings so … Read more
Inside you’ll find a template for making the cutest valentine day treats bags! Valentine Bags for Kids! If you’re looking for a last minute idea for Valentine bags you might want to try this. Very easy and cute. This little project was so easy that kids could easily complete it independently during centres. The instructions show the finished dog so … Read more
Inside: A review of The Polar Bear’s Gift, an Inuit legend. Title: The Polar Bear’s Gift Written by Jeanne Bushey Illustrated by Vladyana Langer Krykorka Publishing: Northern Lights Books for Children (Red Deer Press), 2000 Audience: Ages 5 to 9 Themes: Polar Bears, Inuit, Canada, Kindness Opening: “Please take me with you tomorrow, Ananna,” Pani begged as she sat beside … Read more
Inside: A book review of The Polar Bear and the Snow Cloud Happy ALMOST Friday! Most of my featured books for Perfect Picture Book Friday have been about snow. And here I am with yet another one. Please forgive the repetitiveness, but after all, I DO teach Grade 1, and this IS the middle of winter, and you know how … Read more
Inside: First graders paint like Ted Harrison. Are you familiar with Ted Harrison’s art? This very talented gentleman was born in England. He moved to Yukon, Canada and lived there from 1967 until 1993, at which time he relocated to our beautiful city of Victoria, B.C. He is an artist, retired teacher (he taught for 30 years!), illustrator and author. … Read more
Inside:A book review of First Snow in the Woods. This is one of the most visually beautiful books I think I’ve ever seen. Title: First Snow in the Woods Written by: Carl R. Sams II & Jean Stoick Publishing: Carl R Sams II Photography, 2007 Genre: Realistic Fiction Suitable for Ages: 5 to adult Themes/Topics: Nature, Change, Winter Opening: “The … Read more
I just made a couple of new math games. My very talented grade partner showed me this game earlier today (her TOC told her about it). I loved it, so I jazzed it up a little and here it is. I’ve done two versions: one with snowmen and one with penguins. There’s an adding and subtracting version for both. The … Read more