The Randolph Caldecott Medal annually recognizes the preceding year’s “most distinguished American picture book for children”, beginning with 1937 publications. It is awarded to the illustrator by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA). The Caldecott and Newbery Medals are the most prestigious American children’s book… Read More Caldecott 2015
Dragons love tacos. They love chicken tacos, beef tacos, great big tacos, and teeny tiny tacos. So if you want to lure a bunch of dragons to your party, you should definitely serve tacos. Buckets and buckets of tacos. Unfortunately, where there are tacos, there is also salsa. And if a dragon accidentally eats spicy… Read More Dragons Love Tacos
Math Photo Week 1 has come and gone with only ten photos in our “Shape” gallery….THANK YOU to everyone who participated! I am hopeful that the Math Photo gallery of Week 1 and Week 2 will continue to grow! See the Math Photo slideshows below…. The math concept for the second week Monday, March 9th… Read More Math Photo of the Week 2
per·sis·tence noun \p?r-?sis-t?n(t)s, -?zis-\ : the quality that allows someone to continue doing something or trying to do something even though it is difficult or opposed by other people : the state of occurring or existing beyond the usual, expected, or normal time Why ants? They are hard workers! They never give up! They teach us… Read More March Word of the Month: Persistence
For the past nine years, the Washington Post sponsors a contest for its readers. Readers create a diorama of a famous scene in history or in current events. The one rule is that all the characters in the diorama must be played by Peeps (chicks or bunnies). Below is an entry from last year’s Washington Post Contest. You… Read More Calling all WOS Peeps!
It is my hope that during the month of March we can try something from home and school … “Math Photo of the Week”! Grades kindergarten to second will be challenged with a math concept for four consecutive weeks. The math concept for the first week Monday, March 2nd to Friday, March 6th will be “Shapes”.… Read More Math Photo of the Week
Most of us are very familiar with PRESS HERE by Herve Tullet! Watch the book trailer below. Click here to make your Press Here mini book! All of Herve Tullet’s books ignite our imagination and inspire to embark upon a magical journey! The list is quite extensive! Herve Tullet’s book titled, The Book with a… Read More Press Here and More….
Do you know Smokey the Bear? Smokey Bear is America’s wildfire prevention icon. He has educated generations of Americans about their role in preventing human-caused wildfires. Smokey the Bear is 70 years old! He was created in 1944 by the United States Forest Service. Smokey’s message is ” Only YOU Can Prevent Wildfires!” The video below is… Read More Smokey the Bear