Maya Angelou’s insightful poem offers the young reader an opportunty to boldly challenge any fear that haunts them. To faciliate an in-depth study of Life Doesn’t Frighten Me at All download the following .pdf attachment. A creative activity inspired by Life Doesn’t Frighten Me .pdf download Hey! You! Panthers in the park and strangers in the dark! You’d… Read more »
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Karen Lynn Williams’ Teacher Guides
Add depth and a deeper meaning to Karen Lynn Williams’ amazing stories by accessing the link to Teachers Guides designed to compliment her fine work. Lessons in art, science, thematic studies, social studies, music, history, and language arts bring Karen’s beautiful books to life in personal and reflective ways. Click for guides to study A Beach Tail,… Read more »
HOW TO STEAL A DOG Literature Circle Questions
In keeping with the theme of friendship and wonderful books written by Barbara O’Connor a .pdf downloadable copy of the Literature Circle Questions and Activities for How To Steal A Dog has been attached to this post. Literature Circle Questions for How To Steal A Dog Note that Activity Number 1 suggests that you write… Read more »
Celebrate International Literacy Day
An excerpt from the August/ September 2010 issue of Reading Today: The International Reading Association (IRA) celebration of International Literacy Day will truly be a global one in 2010. IRA will host two webinars to commemorate the day. One will be on September 7 at 7:00 p.m. EDT and the other on September 8 at… Read more »
THE FANTASTIC SECRET OF OWEN JESTER: Reader’s Theatre
Incorporate Barbara O’Connor’s incredible new book THE FANTASTIC SECRET OF OWEN JESTER into your academic activities by downloading this brief Reader’s Theatre script depicting a pivotal scene highlighting the dramatic conflict between Owen Jester, his best buddies, and his nosy, know-it-all neighbor, Viola. The Fantastic Secret of Owen Jester Reader’s Theatre Reader’s Theater activities are marvelous tools for developing reading comprehension,… Read more »
September is Library Card Sign-up Month!
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month – a time when the American Library Association and libraries across the country remind parents that the most important school supply of all is found at your public library–it’s your library card! Since 1988, the month of September has marked a month of celebration and a continuation of a national campaign launched nationwide!… Read more »
THE IMPORTANT BOOK
When summer ends and a new school year has begun, one activity that helps kids recognize the ways in which each student brings something unique to the classroom is a reading of THE IMPORTANT BOOK by Margaret Wise Brown with illustrations by Leonard Weisgard. The story opens, “The important thing about a spoon is that…”… Read more »
