Inside: Swirl by Swirl book review and related activities. I had the most fabulous time yesterday teaching in my friend’s class of Grade 1/2 students. Yes! Even though I’m officially retired, I decided to go on our substitute teacher list. I NEVER thought I’d do that but I miss teaching so much I couldn’t NOT do it. Besides, there’s a … Read more
Inside: Book review of Raccoon Moon, related activities, raccoon clip art. I published this post a year ago, but it’s so packed full of raccoon goodness that I’m republishing. We have a family of five raccoons living in our neighbouring trees and I’ve been enchanted with these little guys all summer long. Sometimes the babies sleep on a large oak … 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
Inside: A book review of Under the Snow, plus 12 different links, ideas and downloads. We’ve been doing a winter unit AND it snowed here in sleepy Victoria, so I’m going to feature yet another snow book. Hope you don’t mind, but I forgot how many great ones I have in my collection. Title: Under the Snow Written by: Melissa … Read more