Wow… here is one of our favorite author for YEARS! Mo Willems! We love Pigeon, Edwina, Knuffle Bunny and of course, Elephant and Piggie, and so many more friends! Let’s learn more about him! When you learn something new, amazing, and/or fascinating – please add it to the Padlet! Kindergarteners & 1st Graders: 1st Graders… Read More Whoa! Look at Mo Go!
Watch Peter Reynolds himself read his book The Word Collector! A great book about Jerome who is trying to find his special something that he loves to collect! You can see him read another book tomorrow at 12! Take a look for how to share your favorite word! Or a word of something that you… Read More Peter Reynolds reads The Word Collector
This book is a remarkable reverse timeline of Harriet Tubman’s life and all of the jobs and roles that Harriet Tubman held over her life. Everyone has a story, and it is incredible to hear about all of the parts of one person’s journey, especially Harriet Tubman. Lesa Cline Ransome has written this incredible story… Read More Women’s History Month: Harriet Tubman Was a True Hero!
This Author Study is all about E.B. White. E.B. White wrote Stuart Little and Charlotte’s Web and many other books. Throughout this week, we will read this children’s biography – A Boy, A Mouse, and a Spider – about E.B. White’s life, where E.B. White lived and more importantly, how he thought of the ideas… Read More A Boy, A Mouse, and a Spider: The Story of E.B. White
Martin Luther King Jr. had many words that were meant to make a big difference in the world! He was a preacher, but he also changed the lives of many. How do you think you can make a big difference? ONE little step can make a big change in the world! What’s YOUR word? Remember… Read More What is YOUR Word? How can YOU make a difference?
This year each class chose to read a different book – Growing Up Pedro, Crossing Niagara, Mudball . . . after each class read one of those books, we then collected some thoughts: what we notice, what we know, what we wonder. Can’t wait to learn all about the writing process and how to draw… Read More Matt Tavares is a favorite annual visitor!
Autumn is a gorgeous season! Haikus are a beautiful way to appreciate nature! After reading Lois Ehlert’s Leaf Man, and searching for all of nature’s little secrets, let’s check out some Haikus! Maybe we could even write some of our own!