tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10507865052957177742024-03-19T05:30:10.495-04:00Queen of the First Grade JungleMy name is Katie King, and I am a first grade teacher and mother of two. This is my seventh year teaching first grade and I can't, at this point in time, imagine doing anything else! I love teaching reading, being creative, and simply being with young people.Katie Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10352533350749235580noreply@blogger.comBlogger473125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050786505295717774.post-82520431852465936182022-10-18T17:27:00.001-04:002022-10-18T17:27:09.809-04:00Monster Freebies<p style="text-align: center;">Hi friends! I am rounding up a few Monster Freebies that I have made over the years for you to use during spooky season! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimQ3128FIlJPP9SRw2RivZR5Gvc2Ce2lDxMLfaparUOYIxzIXSiMmg8eCWJOgfwrwSy7iO3T2Uxk4bkndC-rXC6hvgspUOowrxJSG1FkslIFC-eq2Rk6jM9_WgmuoUDlV7BpdeTVoz5h3lsaoPCOEK7_ja8sbrlU3k62myOsyGjoBJeL5dYryLjNN6/s2246/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-18%20at%205.15.55%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="950" data-original-width="2246" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimQ3128FIlJPP9SRw2RivZR5Gvc2Ce2lDxMLfaparUOYIxzIXSiMmg8eCWJOgfwrwSy7iO3T2Uxk4bkndC-rXC6hvgspUOowrxJSG1FkslIFC-eq2Rk6jM9_WgmuoUDlV7BpdeTVoz5h3lsaoPCOEK7_ja8sbrlU3k62myOsyGjoBJeL5dYryLjNN6/w712-h300/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-18%20at%205.15.55%20PM.png" width="712" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">1. <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Subtraction-Freebie-383001">Subtraction Mats</a>: I laminated these and used spinners, dry erase markers, and number lines with my first graders. </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2. <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Monster-Subtraction-All-or-Nothing-Freebie-390223">Monster Subtraction: All or Nothing</a>: This was our mentor text for tackling a subtraction concept to help with automaticity.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3. <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Frankenstein-Fact-Families-Freebie-388113">Frankenstein Fact Families</a>: Whole group or station practice for addition and subtraction. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4. <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Monster-Letter-FREEBIE-7329882">Monster Letter Freebie: </a>Perfect for my kinder friends!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And last but not least, click on the photo below for a read aloud of the book D is for Drool!</div><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://youtu.be/XAhEPZmLmR8" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyG4r15ykYM-oFljRTvlCy_Yoc-JUhp_MwVF5e6QCYrW1GoDVf25ePEjRXEvtzd2xqNLl5o3Y0rWJFaPeW_okSi6vf4uKrX0I7_VgtC2e2suuATxmpxfotJtH0bHfhuboaqg5-bxFAQ_j-ToUdjWUnLN9_uGPUg3sRFqocwbqtII2RKJmma8B_jNxM/w545-h410/Slide1.jpeg" width="545" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Katie Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10352533350749235580noreply@blogger.com60tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050786505295717774.post-91622055993211891722021-10-18T19:03:00.000-04:002021-10-18T19:03:00.232-04:0020+ Spooky Halloween Books<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/ideas/amzn1.account.AEJXKYG5IIYNKLJNBBCRATRIPTQQ/2URKX7BTBOL60?type=explore&ref=idea_cp_vl_ov_d" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1364" data-original-width="1698" height="475" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aiR0B7DWVcE/YW2TjDGE8JI/AAAAAAAAZ3I/qCZRNlYbig4k3wUFKEhRQy_ellJo-g-7QCLcBGAsYHQ/w592-h475/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-10-18%2Bat%2B11.32.12%2BAM.png" width="592" /></a></span></div><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">WHY These books?!?! </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1. </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/0/blog/post/edit/1050786505295717774/9162205599321189172#" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pick a Pumpkin</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- for the beautiful illustrations, diverse characters, and rhythmic style. Click here for </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/0/blog/post/edit/1050786505295717774/9162205599321189172#" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pick a Pumpkin Resources</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2. </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/0/blog/post/edit/1050786505295717774/9162205599321189172#" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Skulls! </span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> -This smart, funny story helps to dispel any fears that kids might have about skeletons and change their point of view of skulls from scary to fascinating and cool. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3. </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/0/blog/post/edit/1050786505295717774/9162205599321189172#" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Stumpkin</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Clear pictures and simple text about a stemless pumpkin who has big dreams of becoming a Jack-O-Lantern. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">4. </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/0/blog/post/edit/1050786505295717774/9162205599321189172#" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Crankenstein </span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- for the hilarious, intense frustrations, and moody outbursts that will make your readers laugh out loud both adults and kids! Click here for </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/0/blog/post/edit/1050786505295717774/9162205599321189172#" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Crankenstein Resources.</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">5. </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/0/blog/post/edit/1050786505295717774/9162205599321189172#" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bonaparte</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- The sweetest book with amazing illustrations highlighting the significance of great friends, problem solving, and overcoming fears. Click here for </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/0/blog/post/edit/1050786505295717774/9162205599321189172#" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bonaparte Resources</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">6. </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/0/blog/post/edit/1050786505295717774/9162205599321189172#" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Too Many Pumpkins</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- A humorous light hearted read that's not your typical Halloween book! It's a heartwarming book about generosity, frugality, and community. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">7. </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/0/blog/post/edit/1050786505295717774/9162205599321189172#" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Big Pumpkin </span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- A great plot based on a Russian fairy tale, with rhythmic text, and amazing illustrations! Click here for </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/0/blog/post/edit/1050786505295717774/9162205599321189172#" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Big Pumpkin Resources</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">8. </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/0/blog/post/edit/1050786505295717774/9162205599321189172#" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pumpkin Soup</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- Beautiful illustrations and carefully crafted text make this book just pure enjoyment from the beginning to the end. Click here for </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/0/blog/post/edit/1050786505295717774/9162205599321189172#" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pumpkin Soup Resources</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">9. </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/0/blog/post/edit/1050786505295717774/9162205599321189172#" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How To Make Friends With a Ghost</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- Amazing illustrations and a carefully crafted message about friendship and accepting people for who they are on the inside! </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">10. </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/0/blog/post/edit/1050786505295717774/9162205599321189172#" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Picnic at Mudsock Meadow</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- A magical ghost story which will keep you laughing throughout the entire book, with beautifully crafted illustrations. Click here for </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/0/blog/post/edit/1050786505295717774/9162205599321189172#" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Picnic at Mudsock Meadow Resources</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">11. </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/0/blog/post/edit/1050786505295717774/9162205599321189172#" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Stellaluna-</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> A classic book for children about recognizing the importance of being yourself. Click here for </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/0/blog/post/edit/1050786505295717774/9162205599321189172#" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Stelaluna Resources</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">12. </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/0/blog/post/edit/1050786505295717774/9162205599321189172#" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Creepy Carrots!</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-An adorable, humorous short picture book for kids of all ages! Click here for </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/0/blog/post/edit/1050786505295717774/9162205599321189172#" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Creepy Carrots Resources</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">13. </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/0/blog/post/edit/1050786505295717774/9162205599321189172#" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Room on the Broom</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- A light witty story with rhythmic text and fun illustrations. Click here for </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/0/blog/post/edit/1050786505295717774/9162205599321189172#" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Room on the Broom Resources</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">14. </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/0/blog/post/edit/1050786505295717774/9162205599321189172#" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If Your Monster Won't Go To Bed</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- Incorporates alliteration and word play in a funny discourse amongst the characters all while trying to get an unruly monster to bed! Click here for </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/0/blog/post/edit/1050786505295717774/9162205599321189172#" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If Your Monster Won't Go To Bed Resources</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">15. </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/0/blog/post/edit/1050786505295717774/9162205599321189172#" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Substitute Creacher</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- A funny cautionary tale told in rhyme with cartoon-like illustrations that are colorful and will entice all readers. Click here for </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/0/blog/post/edit/1050786505295717774/9162205599321189172#" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Substitute Creacher Resources</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">16. </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/0/blog/post/edit/1050786505295717774/9162205599321189172#" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Creature Features</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- Great informational text packed with cool facts and visuals on where certain animals live, what they eat, and why they look the way they do! Click here for </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/0/blog/post/edit/1050786505295717774/9162205599321189172#" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Creature Features Resources</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">17. </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/0/blog/post/edit/1050786505295717774/9162205599321189172#" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Quit Calling Me A Monster!-</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Beautiful illustrations and a funny picture book that speaks eloquently to how stereotyping and labels can make others feel. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">18. </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/0/blog/post/edit/1050786505295717774/9162205599321189172#" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How to Catch a Monster</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- The rhyming text flows well with bright illustrations that will keep you laughing throughout the story. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">19. </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/0/blog/post/edit/1050786505295717774/9162205599321189172#" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">D is for Drool</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-A whimsical alphabet book that is playful, creative, and a very fun read! Click here for </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/0/blog/post/edit/1050786505295717774/9162205599321189172#" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">D is for Drool Resources</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/0/blog/post/edit/1050786505295717774/9162205599321189172#" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I Need My Monster</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- Gorgeous illustrations, fun whimsical storytelling which will create infectious laughter throughout. Click here for </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/0/blog/post/edit/1050786505295717774/9162205599321189172#" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I Need My Monster Resources</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/0/blog/post/edit/1050786505295717774/9162205599321189172#" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How I Met My Monster</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- The Prequel to </span><i><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I Need My Monster</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">,</span></i><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> with the same gorgeous illustrations and funny perspective on the monster under the bed. Click here for </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/0/blog/post/edit/1050786505295717774/9162205599321189172#" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How I Met My Monster Resources</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-cadf7bfb-7fff-12c3-6bb4-dea05b4030ae"></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/0/blog/post/edit/1050786505295717774/9162205599321189172#" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hey, That's My Monster!-</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Another fun and creative book in the </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>I Need My Monster</i></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> series that will keep you laughing with the perfect balance of giggles and shivers. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">20. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0689852894/">The Spider and the Fly</a>- A cautionary tale from the 1800s with stunning illustrations. A perfect skill to drill home several ELA skills from an in-depth look at setting to rhythm/rhyme or even drawing conclusions. </span></span></p>Katie Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10352533350749235580noreply@blogger.com100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050786505295717774.post-58647210369026927282021-10-12T19:00:00.001-04:002021-10-12T19:00:00.310-04:00Monster Letter Freebie<p style="text-align: center;"> Kids just love the My Monster book series! I mean, can you blame them? Gorgeous illustrations, goofy creatures, and a child that overcomes fears! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YwRst6jXiQ0/YWV78axUOkI/AAAAAAAAZ1g/UWdkqmFTIdgaYsj_xMijNGEtdH9N6j3zgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_9291.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YwRst6jXiQ0/YWV78axUOkI/AAAAAAAAZ1g/UWdkqmFTIdgaYsj_xMijNGEtdH9N6j3zgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_9291.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">In fact, I love the My Monster books so much that it was used in the VERY first month of <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rooted-in-Reading-2nd-Grade-The-Bundle-2570459">Rooted in Reading</a> about 7 years ago! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DA3e3p2OU_c/YWV8YAhYoPI/AAAAAAAAZ1o/dX3RmEW5Gz4uQx33ckGV0LHT5_uIqRqbQCLcBGAsYHQ/s698/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-10-12%2Bat%2B8.14.42%2BAM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="698" data-original-width="698" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DA3e3p2OU_c/YWV8YAhYoPI/AAAAAAAAZ1o/dX3RmEW5Gz4uQx33ckGV0LHT5_uIqRqbQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-10-12%2Bat%2B8.14.42%2BAM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well Amanda Noll has done it again. She came out with an alphabet monster book for our youngest readers and it is just as fantastic as the others!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u6tegAi_RA4/YWV8oOFP--I/AAAAAAAAZ1w/PzJaAME1KEI4ZfJ2GxQ0hryfNTFbJe_OgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/6EA5FD4A-FA25-42DD-8740-AD82E1C90351.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u6tegAi_RA4/YWV8oOFP--I/AAAAAAAAZ1w/PzJaAME1KEI4ZfJ2GxQ0hryfNTFbJe_OgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/6EA5FD4A-FA25-42DD-8740-AD82E1C90351.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XZ-WmyanWZk/YWV8-hi0dVI/AAAAAAAAZ18/-858TH14gOg4fiNxdgreZrOXD0Pcgz7ugCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_4854.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XZ-WmyanWZk/YWV8-hi0dVI/AAAAAAAAZ18/-858TH14gOg4fiNxdgreZrOXD0Pcgz7ugCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_4854.HEIC" width="240" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2gLWQaZuOtE/YWV8-F3G7WI/AAAAAAAAZ14/Yr6rWLWH6CMbyfmvHEkWXFNIgBMBIMq5gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_4853.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2gLWQaZuOtE/YWV8-F3G7WI/AAAAAAAAZ14/Yr6rWLWH6CMbyfmvHEkWXFNIgBMBIMq5gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_4853.HEIC" width="240" /></a>\</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After Smith and I read D is for Drool, I decided that I should make a few practice pages since he has been so hard at work on his letters himself. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Monster-Letter-FREEBIE-7329882" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2sbtox-eFRU/YWV9XOpVm0I/AAAAAAAAZ2I/NHGehdm4prM07utsMVABhV3U5W8hob-tgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/B13DB6AC-697C-4D97-99A4-6C5BA83D4094.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can snag these free printables in my store by clicking the image below: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Monster-Letter-FREEBIE-7329882" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="403" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_qSS32KKUGw/YWV9rrBcHEI/AAAAAAAAZ2Y/Xgh4s7tB5k87cA7INmv9Qp7Ewz77yHe2wCLcBGAsYHQ/w403-h403/26D5E32F-5E76-4B6C-B2FF-4AEF0F3F2E85.JPG" width="403" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can find all of Amanda Noll's amazing My Monster books linked in my Amazon store below: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0979974623/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=onamzkatiek0b-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.2URKX7BTBOL60" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="376" data-original-width="382" height="287" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tPMnH-aSHNI/YWV-rSHJQDI/AAAAAAAAZ2g/BVZVZGHNAMA99-KorHq0RnSihSLFFnQ-QCLcBGAsYHQ/w291-h287/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-10-12%2Bat%2B8.24.16%2BAM.png" width="291" /></a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/194727709X/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=onamzkatiek0b-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.2URKX7BTBOL60" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="378" data-original-width="380" height="288" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wElzCVvNHq8/YWV-ro5QW7I/AAAAAAAAZ2k/r8r5akNd6aAU6AOmd3hWqarkZTe20ToTACLcBGAsYHQ/w290-h288/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-10-12%2Bat%2B8.24.10%2BAM.png" width="290" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1936261375/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=onamzkatiek0b-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.2URKX7BTBOL60" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="370" data-original-width="382" height="282" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m8uEjoLMInk/YWV-rqMebzI/AAAAAAAAZ2o/j6eSWi168sETzX5nRTu2vpJlogEmQLJ-QCLcBGAsYHQ/w291-h282/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-10-12%2Bat%2B8.24.24%2BAM.png" width="291" /></a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1947277499/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=onamzkatiek0b-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.2URKX7BTBOL60" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="374" data-original-width="378" height="285" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mFGcWSXvX38/YWV-tEXb4gI/AAAAAAAAZ2s/H9j6XzHNxAYntuDEkxLyL50QlD2GHM6BQCLcBGAsYHQ/w288-h285/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-10-12%2Bat%2B8.24.49%2BAM.png" width="288" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><br /></p>Katie Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10352533350749235580noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050786505295717774.post-87058509912111626842021-09-21T12:54:00.423-04:002021-09-24T17:59:14.894-04:0025 Must Have Narrative Nonfiction Books<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you have spent anytime at all talking to me about books, than you know that I am pretty obsessed with picture books, but more specifically, the genre of narrative nonfiction. I love the idea of combining real life factual events and putting it in a format that flows nicely and pulls in readers who may not typically go for nonfiction books. So to that point here are 25 nonfiction narrative books that I love for elementary classrooms! This post does include affiliate links. </div><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/148144669X/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=onamzkatiek0b-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.3L9LBD28EJAWM">1. The World is Not a Rectangle </a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4X1BNEla_6Y/YUoOCkHGkqI/AAAAAAAAZtM/qBfYQPehZwwFkFkjU81o9S2VpVuZ8qo7QCLcBGAsYHQ/s384/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.52.16%2BPM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="384" data-original-width="380" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4X1BNEla_6Y/YUoOCkHGkqI/AAAAAAAAZtM/qBfYQPehZwwFkFkjU81o9S2VpVuZ8qo7QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.52.16%2BPM.png" width="317" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Amazon Ember, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Zaha Hadid grew up in Baghdad, Iraq, and dreamed of designing buildings. At the time, there were not women architects. Hadid did not give up and now you can see her stunning buildings around the world. </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Amazon Ember, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Amazon Ember, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">For activities related to the book, click on the pic below!</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-World-is-Not-a-Rectangle-DIGITAL-PRINTABLE-Storybook-STEM-6055121?st=df059e3cc6ae8c1d7f9bb5335b689b00" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="692" data-original-width="698" height="217" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--Jtqq1NTMRQ/YU36w1UZT-I/AAAAAAAAZxc/vrwmKbdZm9IDCS7MrhOnzW0xDi-v_Of2QCLcBGAsYHQ/w219-h217/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-24%2Bat%2B12.19.47%2BPM.png" width="219" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1939547342/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=onamzkatiek0b-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.3L9LBD28EJAWM">2. Manjhi Moves a Mountain</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wlRVR6e1gbw/YUoOdQlSvGI/AAAAAAAAZtU/s8NvEqvEmFgl8_Jq4VnFMz81ONS6-kAuQCLcBGAsYHQ/s374/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.36.53%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="374" data-original-width="280" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wlRVR6e1gbw/YUoOdQlSvGI/AAAAAAAAZtU/s8NvEqvEmFgl8_Jq4VnFMz81ONS6-kAuQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.36.53%2BPM.png" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;">Dashrath Manjhi used basic tools and a lot of determination to drill through a mountain so that his village could access hospitals, schools, and more! This act took Manjhi 20 years! </span><em style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;">Manjhi Moves a Mountain</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;"> shows how everyone can make a difference if they refuse to give up!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">For activities related to the book, click on the pic below!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bXOemRgEOEY/YU376utM86I/AAAAAAAAZxk/Dyq0U59jpJoxr-Q_ex-8FI1ttiZJEeW2QCLcBGAsYHQ/s710/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-24%2Bat%2B12.23.03%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="710" data-original-width="696" height="225" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bXOemRgEOEY/YU376utM86I/AAAAAAAAZxk/Dyq0U59jpJoxr-Q_ex-8FI1ttiZJEeW2QCLcBGAsYHQ/w220-h225/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-24%2Bat%2B12.23.03%2BPM.png" width="220" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1328869210/?ref=idea_lv_dp_">3. Wangari's Trees of Peace</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iyqBkMy4wBE/YUoQJIsTsvI/AAAAAAAAZwY/Vt9GmJIgh6shJjo2f_TI7hM4axzIvX2ogCLcBGAsYHQ/s382/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.39.04%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="382" data-original-width="292" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iyqBkMy4wBE/YUoQJIsTsvI/AAAAAAAAZwY/Vt9GmJIgh6shJjo2f_TI7hM4axzIvX2ogCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.39.04%2BPM.png" width="245" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;">This true story of Wangari Maathai, environmentalist and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, is a shining example of how one woman’s passion, vision, and determination inspired great change.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">For activities related to the book, click on the pic below!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rooted-in-Reading-1st-Grade-April-Read-Aloud-Lesson-Plans-and-Activities-4446779?st=f8c49ef904febf538198d4502067cd9b" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1150" data-original-width="868" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QVfiDAFamRM/YU39gyeSCUI/AAAAAAAAZxs/YMEUvmH82M85TOz86It_jOM7OaeMNHLzgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-24%2Bat%2B12.31.47%2BPM.png" width="242" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1338298275/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=onamzkatiek0b-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.23GZHP4APHAN2">4. The Girl Who Thought in Pictures</a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OyK4LzIBYB4/YUoQItEWS_I/AAAAAAAAZwQ/R-iAHZuYuYQGhUnY2o1dl-ld9O1IClYMgCLcBGAsYHQ/s378/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.38.50%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="378" data-original-width="378" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OyK4LzIBYB4/YUoQItEWS_I/AAAAAAAAZwQ/R-iAHZuYuYQGhUnY2o1dl-ld9O1IClYMgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.38.50%2BPM.png" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Temple Grandin </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">When Temple was diagnosed with autism as a child, no one expected her to talk. Little did they know that she would become one of the most powerful voices in modern science. Temple's visual thinking enabled her to improve the quality of life for animals all over the world. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">For activities related to the book, click below: </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rooted-in-Reading-1st-Grade-October-Read-Aloud-Lesson-Plans-and-Activities-4055704?st=9b06e437ebd027e78ba4e233a262507a" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1148" data-original-width="858" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CZb3HjSQFX8/YU4LgQ9uvxI/AAAAAAAAZx0/kiiMe43a3iAui9NhhkSVEF8RbthUqDWBACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-24%2Bat%2B1.31.30%2BPM.png" width="239" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1416979700/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=onamzkatiek0b-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.3L9LBD28EJAWM">5. Pop! The Invention of Bubble Gum</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CiqfkFDFvcc/YUoQFvr30eI/AAAAAAAAZvk/c3iknmYo5uIst7CiStfdxckDhEAX0DI4gCLcBGAsYHQ/s382/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.36.42%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="382" data-original-width="352" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CiqfkFDFvcc/YUoQFvr30eI/AAAAAAAAZvk/c3iknmYo5uIst7CiStfdxckDhEAX0DI4gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.36.42%2BPM.png" width="295" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Bubble gum was invented in 1928, when an enterprising young accountant at Fleer Gum and Candy used his spare time to experiment with different recipes. Use this book to learn the history of one of their favorite treats!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Amazon Ember, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">For activities related to the book, click below: </span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pop-Invention-Bubble-Meghan-McCarthy-ebook/dp/B0068T28A2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3LJ04UJIS9PUE&dchild=1&keywords=pop+the+invention+of+bubble+gum&qid=1632504994&sprefix=pop+the+invention+of+%2Caps%2C-1&sr=8-1" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="696" data-original-width="694" height="228" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qfo3b1-Zh_g/YU4NCUpKXCI/AAAAAAAAZx8/oj0oT-2PlKILBIcUD0a1pjX2w4FlAFo-gCLcBGAsYHQ/w227-h228/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-24%2Bat%2B1.37.57%2BPM.png" width="227" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/158536956X/">6. Ticktock Banneker's Clock</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wtHgDlwTtBE/YUoQEg4w61I/AAAAAAAAZvQ/i-AmOcagQbIzc9fSVMUgMg8aJqgMokJ4ACLcBGAsYHQ/s384/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.36.11%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="384" data-original-width="316" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wtHgDlwTtBE/YUoQEg4w61I/AAAAAAAAZvQ/i-AmOcagQbIzc9fSVMUgMg8aJqgMokJ4ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.36.11%2BPM.png" width="263" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Amazon Ember, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Benjamin Banneker was born a free man in Maryland at a time when most African Americans were enslaved. At the age of 22 he taught himself how to build a clock. This amazing book does a wonderful job giving a timeline for how long an invention can take and the amount of perseverance required to succeed. </span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/145215211X/?ref=idea_lv_dp_">7. On a Beam of Light</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H3tHKmSbZm4/YUoQHmQ4vDI/AAAAAAAAZwA/gH06Xg1UVAUP6HEc2yTvxNMMxF8wfwQ-ACLcBGAsYHQ/s386/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.37.51%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="362" data-original-width="386" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H3tHKmSbZm4/YUoQHmQ4vDI/AAAAAAAAZwA/gH06Xg1UVAUP6HEc2yTvxNMMxF8wfwQ-ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.37.51%2BPM.png" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">The true and inspiring story of Albert Einstein and his struggles as a young student. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Click below for activities related to the book: </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rooted-in-Reading-3rd-Grade-March-Read-Aloud-Lessons-and-Activities-3645889" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="704" height="228" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eGwN3nFDCF0/YU4cGhcvjII/AAAAAAAAZyI/2vw55UlSt7cNHlWqA7obrPkqVBHQl0QtQCLcBGAsYHQ/w229-h228/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-24%2Bat%2B2.42.22%2BPM.png" width="229" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1534110240/?ref=idea_lv_dp_">8. The Boy Who Grew a Forest</a> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ccPF7kqZgK4/YUoQKNEgXZI/AAAAAAAAZwk/LuwJuhzwfpMQ0vBxfupEfmQ47ryhbLImACLcBGAsYHQ/s382/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.39.51%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="380" data-original-width="382" height="318" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ccPF7kqZgK4/YUoQKNEgXZI/AAAAAAAAZwk/LuwJuhzwfpMQ0vBxfupEfmQ47ryhbLImACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.39.51%2BPM.png" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;"> As a boy, Jadav Payeng was worried about the destruction of the forest and the erosion of the land around him so he began planting trees. What began as a small patch of bamboo, grew over the years into 1,300 acre forest filled with native plants and animals. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Click below for activities related to the book:</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rooted-in-Reading-Kindergarten-April-Read-Aloud-Lessons-and-Activities-6672686" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1158" data-original-width="866" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pdTs72500N4/YU4dt-SgCOI/AAAAAAAAZyU/75cgCn0ytHQj6QX2Lx1wVCcAEomZTzsVQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-24%2Bat%2B2.49.05%2BPM.png" width="239" /></a></div><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1580892981/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=onamzkatiek0b-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.3L9LBD28EJAWM">9. Whoosh</a><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g_9zlH37r9U/YUoQEiyK2SI/AAAAAAAAZvY/B0ESClvlkLUONZJ-BnkIR9haB8RP-gR6QCLcBGAsYHQ/s388/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.36.24%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="388" data-original-width="302" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g_9zlH37r9U/YUoQEiyK2SI/AAAAAAAAZvY/B0ESClvlkLUONZJ-BnkIR9haB8RP-gR6QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.36.24%2BPM.png" width="249" /></a></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px 0px 14px; padding: 0px;">Trying to create a new cooling system for refrigerators and air conditioners, inventor Lonnie Johnson instead created the mechanics for the super soaker water gun. </p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px 0px 14px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Click below for activities related to the book:</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px 0px 14px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Storybook-STEM-Science-ENGINEERING-4000630?st=42879cb578f83565a9ea82a4214bc325" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="692" height="222" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D1h28DTChhM/YU4eOrJTIXI/AAAAAAAAZyc/SVu54wPA880dXN34p3ljtazzsSwj2QUrACLcBGAsYHQ/w223-h222/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-24%2Bat%2B2.51.17%2BPM.png" width="223" /></a></div><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px 0px 14px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1481465597/?ref=idea_lv_dp_" style="background-color: transparent;">10. I Dissent </a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hlv_3dk64Xs/YUoQINeViQI/AAAAAAAAZwI/HF2V-q_1jzcjQNDJt7FPuTMyaXsrxbR3gCLcBGAsYHQ/s384/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.38.02%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="384" data-original-width="294" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hlv_3dk64Xs/YUoQINeViQI/AAAAAAAAZwI/HF2V-q_1jzcjQNDJt7FPuTMyaXsrxbR3gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.38.02%2BPM.png" width="245" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg learned to argue and defend people at a very young age. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Click below for activities related to the book:</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rooted-in-Reading-3rd-Grade-March-Read-Aloud-Lessons-and-Activities-3645889?st=da7e1a5e18c6cf8548f6f37043b5b6ba" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" height="257" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aFcOaO4Dois/YU4fFxtAvMI/AAAAAAAAZys/YWnoRfghgC0bfm_Pv1ius2UomOd89BM1gCLcBGAsYHQ/w257-h257/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-24%2Bat%2B2.55.02%2BPM.png" width="257" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1419714651/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=onamzkatiek0b-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.1TNNQD8FTYQHR">11. Trombone Shorty </a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Zw95QYobyfg/YUoQHJ0A0JI/AAAAAAAAZv4/51D_EJDlOm8D_HqU57gyPihNgDRS7JaKQCLcBGAsYHQ/s384/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.37.39%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="372" data-original-width="384" height="310" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Zw95QYobyfg/YUoQHJ0A0JI/AAAAAAAAZv4/51D_EJDlOm8D_HqU57gyPihNgDRS7JaKQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.37.39%2BPM.png" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Today, Troy Andrews is a Grammy-nominated musician who tours the world with his band, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. He inspires hope for the next generation in New Orleans and for music lovers everywhere.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Click below for activities related to the book:</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rooted-in-Reading-3rd-Grade-February-Read-Aloud-Lessons-and-Activities-3583455?st=b3af164125c34b7b7c971e22ffcd7492" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="702" data-original-width="704" height="241" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Sz55p1d1ptk/YU4fbEN2RiI/AAAAAAAAZy0/htW9vYSxsfQe51jVFCczw-ZyNozgb-RhQCLcBGAsYHQ/w242-h241/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-24%2Bat%2B2.56.25%2BPM.png" width="242" /></a></div><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0316394726/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=onamzkatiek0b-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.23GZHP4APHAN2">12. The Darkest Dark </a><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HpSfmnlsNWw/YUoQI4Pl7JI/AAAAAAAAZwU/6MvZSP4TRYIqltVUiS_j5uey4BFG0f9-gCLcBGAsYHQ/s382/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.38.57%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="382" data-original-width="382" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HpSfmnlsNWw/YUoQI4Pl7JI/AAAAAAAAZwU/6MvZSP4TRYIqltVUiS_j5uey4BFG0f9-gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.38.57%2BPM.png" width="320" /></a></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; padding: 0px;">Chris loves rockets and planets and pretending he's a brave astronaut exploring the universe. Only one problem: At night Chris doesn't feel so brave. He's afraid of the dark.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">But when he watches the groundbreaking moon landing on TV, he realizes that space is the darkest dark there is - and the dark is beautiful and exciting, especially when you have big dreams to keep you company.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Click below for activities related to the book:</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rooted-in-Reading-1st-Grade-January-Read-Aloud-Lesson-Plans-and-Activities-4251290" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="698" data-original-width="700" height="262" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z1rh_XVb2Dc/YU4f0HYWrCI/AAAAAAAAZy8/D_c_4GJ-lVYCEqTGs-yD7_EmENolBFfyQCLcBGAsYHQ/w263-h262/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-24%2Bat%2B2.58.10%2BPM.png" width="263" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">12.<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0399557253/?ref=idea_lv_dp_"> Joan Proctor, Dragon Doctor</a></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_1WI7Mjkg9Y/YUoQJ_7hkSI/AAAAAAAAZwg/wo7XiqPTR5wk13G9MI4mjlEpuAoNax7FgCLcBGAsYHQ/s386/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.39.45%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="386" data-original-width="304" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_1WI7Mjkg9Y/YUoQJ_7hkSI/AAAAAAAAZwg/wo7XiqPTR5wk13G9MI4mjlEpuAoNax7FgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.39.45%2BPM.png" width="252" /></a></p><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><div style="text-align: center;">While other girls played with dolls, Joan preferred the company of reptiles. She carried her favorite lizard with her everywhere--she even brought a crocodile to school!</div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Amazon Ember, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">When Joan grew older, she became the Curator of Reptiles at the British Museum. She went on to design the Reptile House at the London Zoo, including a home for the rumored-to-be-vicious Komodo dragons. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Click below for activities related to the book:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rooted-in-Reading-1st-Grade-January-Read-Aloud-Lesson-Plans-and-Activities-4251290" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1142" data-original-width="858" height="284" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-neeH_fFqdrw/YU4gaFztoUI/AAAAAAAAZzE/ymwLKWKtx_YrqO1pOm4BD57Ht63cAY-jQCLcBGAsYHQ/w213-h284/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-24%2Bat%2B3.00.32%2BPM.png" width="213" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1481450654/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=onamzkatiek0b-20&linkCode=iil&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.3L9LBD28EJAWM">14. The Marvelous Thing that Came from a Spring </a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iwlGywxtO1U/YUoQFC1OUmI/AAAAAAAAZvc/HechvJ98dfUhFkT7977eJqSLsFHb-JMzQCLcBGAsYHQ/s386/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.36.30%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="386" data-original-width="318" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iwlGywxtO1U/YUoQFC1OUmI/AAAAAAAAZvc/HechvJ98dfUhFkT7977eJqSLsFHb-JMzQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.36.30%2BPM.png" width="264" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">With the help of his wife, Betty, Richard James took this ordinary spring and turned it into a plaything. But it wasn’t just any old trinket—it was a Slinky, and it would become one of the most popular toys in American history.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Click below for activities related to the book:</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Storybook-STEM-Science-FORCE-MOTION-4001568?st=5ec96237370005b7e1d5511db3262573" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="678" data-original-width="702" height="258" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B6pSZcoWDDs/YU4hHTlJR9I/AAAAAAAAZzM/4UD6K4J5ydkjPWdu5oA174SWyiuy3pVJwCLcBGAsYHQ/w267-h258/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-24%2Bat%2B3.03.26%2BPM.png" width="267" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1596432667/">15. Henry and the Cannons</a> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3r1e3uyv0pI/YUoQFbr6QBI/AAAAAAAAZvg/TBRdkoZJmuYqukMGLiBgRJfw23Mux3KSACLcBGAsYHQ/s384/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.36.35%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="384" height="250" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3r1e3uyv0pI/YUoQFbr6QBI/AAAAAAAAZvg/TBRdkoZJmuYqukMGLiBgRJfw23Mux3KSACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.36.35%2BPM.png" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;"> In 1775 in the dead of winter, a bookseller named Henry Knox dragged 59 cannons from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston - 225 miles of lakes, forest, mountains, and few roads. It was a remarkable journey and lesson of determination. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0803735111/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=onamzkatiek0b-20&linkCode=iil&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.3L9LBD28EJAWM">16. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind </a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YGYSefnH3_c/YUoQEjvk_SI/AAAAAAAAZvU/on62L0DybFU_hGzxZBws2ReCVtb1YY5ngCLcBGAsYHQ/s384/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.36.19%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="384" data-original-width="284" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YGYSefnH3_c/YUoQEjvk_SI/AAAAAAAAZvU/on62L0DybFU_hGzxZBws2ReCVtb1YY5ngCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.36.19%2BPM.png" width="237" /></a></p><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">When fourteen-year-old William Kamkwamba's village was hit by a drought, everyone's crops began to fail. William spent his days in the library and figured out how to bring electricity to his village. Against all odds, William built a functioning windmill out of junkyard scraps, and thus became the local hero who harnessed the wind.<br /></span><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Click below for activities related to the book:</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Storybook-STEM-Science-ENGINEERING-4000630?st=42879cb578f83565a9ea82a4214bc325" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="692" height="236" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PSGDnXCevH4/YU4ecafySiI/AAAAAAAAZyg/910_4U868PgYIkykJJ4fHcbqp6nDDruVACLcBGAsYHQ/w237-h236/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-24%2Bat%2B2.51.17%2BPM.png" width="237" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08729D8X7/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=onamzkatiek0b-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.3H8PWZIOYXQFO">17. Mae Among the Stars </a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_gQyRyrwcIc/YUoQJiNWHAI/AAAAAAAAZwc/wxvJPnwyAbQhjmb5qq0wYur-NZAnKWTnACLcBGAsYHQ/s380/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.39.36%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="380" data-original-width="300" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_gQyRyrwcIc/YUoQJiNWHAI/AAAAAAAAZwc/wxvJPnwyAbQhjmb5qq0wYur-NZAnKWTnACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.39.36%2BPM.png" width="253" /></a></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; padding: 0px;">Little Mae’s curiosity, intelligence, and determination, matched with her parents' encouraging words, paved the way for her incredible success at NASA as the first African American woman to travel in space.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Click below for activities related to the book:</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rooted-in-Reading-Kindergarten-February-Read-Aloud-Lessons-and-Activities-6434025?st=338b93a547cb8e57067439a4e0d7b766" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1156" data-original-width="866" height="291" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yQgN6GE5Fac/YU4h3B1m5SI/AAAAAAAAZzU/Qpy5ndwjy4o1BzWh72_5-SwdrOsyyIC-ACLcBGAsYHQ/w218-h291/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-24%2Bat%2B3.06.50%2BPM.png" width="218" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1467716081/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=onamzkatiek0b-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.3L9LBD28EJAWM">18. One Plastic Bag </a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FCM2MEutHPc/YUoQGEaCLuI/AAAAAAAAZvo/egp4snIbCCQ-UkczUnmdYbGKxTmHeQOWACLcBGAsYHQ/s380/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.37.00%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="380" height="269" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FCM2MEutHPc/YUoQGEaCLuI/AAAAAAAAZvo/egp4snIbCCQ-UkczUnmdYbGKxTmHeQOWACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.37.00%2BPM.png" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Isatou Ceesay teaches women how to take trash and make something useful out of it. Through her ingenious idea Isatou has employed many women who may not have had opportunities otherwise. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Click below for activities related to the book:</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/One-Plastic-Bag-DIGITAL-PRINTABLE-Storybook-STEM-Earth-Day-5970366?st=8ea60c2ed6f973da8031518649a42bfe" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="690" height="254" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T4r9q7wCumo/YU4iWmDlqPI/AAAAAAAAZzc/i_d4xoNwEWo732O39gtfJGV-CtrMMJXHACLcBGAsYHQ/w250-h254/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-24%2Bat%2B3.08.26%2BPM.png" width="250" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0316045462/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=onamzkatiek0b-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.2TS4KH9BG13CI">19. Me...Jane</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XO6qi4C_KUw/YUoVIZytS3I/AAAAAAAAZxI/QuLOfWo9yiAdKXCYE_aR2ZWRGbah5Co7QCLcBGAsYHQ/s380/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B1.23.35%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="352" data-original-width="380" height="296" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XO6qi4C_KUw/YUoVIZytS3I/AAAAAAAAZxI/QuLOfWo9yiAdKXCYE_aR2ZWRGbah5Co7QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B1.23.35%2BPM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;"> As young Jane observes the natural world around her with wonder, she dreams of "a life living with and helping all animals", until one day she finds that her dream has come true.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Amazon Ember, Arial, sans-serif;">Click below for activities related to the book:</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Amazon Ember, Arial, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14px; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rooted-in-Reading-Me-Jane-with-Jane-Goodall-3652245?st=fa91c85e023bdcdecafe1fe0e85e167e" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="698" data-original-width="700" height="245" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DcHhJc96lvU/YU4inLFE-ZI/AAAAAAAAZzk/Qb8kKSbc08g3sTl3Kgx5u43T-9aZnim1gCLcBGAsYHQ/w246-h245/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-24%2Bat%2B3.10.01%2BPM.png" width="246" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/044981744X/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=onamzkatiek0b-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.3UPVB3PM0NMT7">20. Emmanuel's Dream</a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-exZ_58Gc6SM/YUoQGQy7HRI/AAAAAAAAZvs/aUABjFH_N4sGKJiAySobnm6FA_uH-7ZNwCLcBGAsYHQ/s390/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.37.10%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="390" data-original-width="312" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-exZ_58Gc6SM/YUoQGQy7HRI/AAAAAAAAZvs/aUABjFH_N4sGKJiAySobnm6FA_uH-7ZNwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.37.10%2BPM.png" width="256" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;"> As a boy, Emmanuel hopped to school more than two miles each way due to a deformed leg. He rode an astonishing 400 miles across Ghana in 2001, spreading his powerful message: disability is not inability. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Click below for activities related to the book:</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rooted-in-Reading-Emmanuels-Dream-3007441?st=7e3860307453012aafe0bb40f82c887c" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="694" data-original-width="692" height="259" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2TyY5627daA/YU4jDtoMVII/AAAAAAAAZzs/CSYLUcIU7c8c0cTu45OYTaO68pSrFS70wCLcBGAsYHQ/w258-h259/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-24%2Bat%2B3.11.30%2BPM.png" width="258" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0805090495/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=onamzkatiek0b-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.1TNNQD8FTYQHR">21. The House that Jane Built </a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ptW-Am9ryn4/YUoQHSSfYVI/AAAAAAAAZv8/oqigyYIVMbYDc7EEMvsNxaZBOjjX7C6nwCLcBGAsYHQ/s392/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.37.46%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="318" data-original-width="392" height="260" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ptW-Am9ryn4/YUoQHSSfYVI/AAAAAAAAZv8/oqigyYIVMbYDc7EEMvsNxaZBOjjX7C6nwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.37.46%2BPM.png" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Ever since she was a little girl, Jane Addams hoped to help people in need. In 1889, she bought a house in a run-down Chicago neighborhood and turned it into a settlement home, adding on playgrounds, kindergartens, and a public bath. By 1907, Hull House included thirteen buildings. And by the early 1920s, more than 9,000 people visited Jane's home each week. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Click below for activities related to the book:</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rooted-in-Reading-3rd-Grade-March-Read-Aloud-Lessons-and-Activities-3645889?st=e005f3f1f11d1b899c5e94b7a4947252" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" height="255" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KvblEdX5yOs/YU4je4lUoRI/AAAAAAAAZz0/rq22ebfANEMLu2n_2hdtz7Eysks_Cwr7wCLcBGAsYHQ/w255-h255/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-24%2Bat%2B2.55.02%2BPM.png" width="255" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">22.<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0439269679/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=onamzkatiek0b-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.1TNNQD8FTYQHR"> When Marian Sang </a></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sVw7Qkgfanc/YUoQGzC5mkI/AAAAAAAAZv0/vpJyJDrw7IoHEdSroqgUFDzgQB8x2sYogCLcBGAsYHQ/s384/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.37.33%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="318" data-original-width="384" height="265" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sVw7Qkgfanc/YUoQGzC5mkI/AAAAAAAAZv0/vpJyJDrw7IoHEdSroqgUFDzgQB8x2sYogCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.37.33%2BPM.png" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">This book follows Marian Anderson from childhood to concert at the Lincoln Memorial in 1939, which drew a crowd of 75,000 people. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Click below for activities related to the book:</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rooted-in-Reading-3rd-Grade-February-Read-Aloud-Lessons-and-Activities-3583455?st=24239d785e7314a1076ce6dcf69996d9" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="702" data-original-width="704" height="263" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U5BmIknNZIM/YU4jwrRU7sI/AAAAAAAAZz8/Px7wmQNiJhIqOuHSqdCoRtYg1APkrefXwCLcBGAsYHQ/w264-h263/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-24%2Bat%2B2.56.25%2BPM.png" width="264" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0316324906/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=onamzkatiek0b-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.1TNNQD8FTYQHR">23. Finding Winnie </a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h7DpH3SuIvE/YUoQGrzjBoI/AAAAAAAAZvw/nVFGEUxbN7It1foxjXBV2si9RLWefEMywCLcBGAsYHQ/s386/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.37.21%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="386" data-original-width="384" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h7DpH3SuIvE/YUoQGrzjBoI/AAAAAAAAZvw/nVFGEUxbN7It1foxjXBV2si9RLWefEMywCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.37.21%2BPM.png" width="318" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">In 1914, Harry Colebourn, a veterinarian on his way to tend horses in World War I, followed his heart and rescued a baby bear. He named her Winnie, after his hometown of Winnipeg, and he took the bear to war.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Click below for activities related to the book:</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rooted-in-Reading-3rd-Grade-September-3247870?st=b1b1da8369b5a454570503333fc6eaa0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="682" data-original-width="696" height="258" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nACj0KGHarM/YU4kCggSRaI/AAAAAAAAZ0E/w2LSU9ZFN_kxSHImweA8HpyfzvTmWMFLgCLcBGAsYHQ/w263-h258/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-24%2Bat%2B3.16.03%2BPM.png" width="263" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0689834195/?ref=idea_lv_dp_">24. Salt in His Shoes </a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tg4p4Im8LXw/YUoQIcxmC3I/AAAAAAAAZwM/lKfL8FuJfTwWLdNtJsdxFkJytDc1bxl7ACLcBGAsYHQ/s382/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.38.29%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="382" data-original-width="290" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tg4p4Im8LXw/YUoQIcxmC3I/AAAAAAAAZwM/lKfL8FuJfTwWLdNtJsdxFkJytDc1bxl7ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.38.29%2BPM.png" width="243" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Michael Jordan wasn't always a basketball legend. When he was a kid on the playground, he was the boy that people didn't want on their team. Michael works hard, grows a couple inches, and grabs the opportunity to show the boys at the playground his skills! </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Click below for activities related to the book:</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rooted-in-Reading-2nd-Grade-April-Read-Aloud-Lessons-and-Activities-2444655?st=1c2c343ba632434826e1f132378b2f0a" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="688" data-original-width="688" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NjCncpbiqag/YU4kjsoLZvI/AAAAAAAAZ0M/ucUdJF1sdWs_5EDicAE1rYmqbMYhCM8qACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-24%2Bat%2B3.18.21%2BPM.png" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1442414022/?ref=idea_lv_dp_">25. The Tree Lady </a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_734C9eOyi4/YUoQH9HPNjI/AAAAAAAAZwE/XJHo7dpYXxsLuvZcm1FHnjEYrL65cVdpwCLcBGAsYHQ/s378/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.37.57%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="310" data-original-width="378" height="262" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_734C9eOyi4/YUoQH9HPNjI/AAAAAAAAZwE/XJHo7dpYXxsLuvZcm1FHnjEYrL65cVdpwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-21%2Bat%2B12.37.57%2BPM.png" width="320" /></a></p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Amazon Ember, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Katherine Sessions grew up in northern California surrounded by trees and then moved to the southwest part of the state to become a teacher. 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If you aren't following me on instagram, you must think I just dropped off the face of the planet! I haven't, I promise! Just like many of you, the mom/work/life balance is REAL and I am just trying to fit it all in and be present for my kids! So I thought in my reentry into the blogging world, I would pick a mom topic- lunches! So without further adieu, here are my top 10 favorite things that I use for lunches for either the kids or me! Currently the big kids are loving school lunches, but Smith is super picky so I make his lunch each day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RJZ1WJ6?tag=onamzkatiek0b-20&linkCode=ic5&ascsubtag=amzn1.infl.us.product&creativeASIN=B08RJZ1WJ6&ref=exp_queenof1stjungle_dp_vv_d">Bento Boxes</a>- this keeps Smith happy because foods are not running into each other and it helps me make sure he has a balanced meal. The one we have for Smith is not available right now so I have linked a similar one. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AVH81VQ?tag=onamzkatiek0b-20&linkCode=ic5&ascsubtag=amzn1.infl.us.product&creativeASIN=B01AVH81VQ&ref=exp_queenof1stjungle_dp_vv_d">Bento Box Sleeve</a>- Don't forget the insulated sleeve for your box. This is really helpful because I am able to slip an ice pack in between the bento box and the sleeve to keep his lunch cool until 10:30 when he has "lunch" hahaha. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085Y3N6TQ?tag=onamzkatiek0b-20&linkCode=ic5&ascsubtag=amzn1.infl.us.product&creativeASIN=B085Y3N6TQ&ref=exp_queenof1stjungle_dp_vv_d">Soft Ice Packs </a>- Here are the ice packs that we love. They also make nice compresses for Mom's eyes when the craziness of the week has just become too much! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0859NBHNK?tag=onamzkatiek0b-20&linkCode=ic5&ascsubtag=amzn1.infl.us.product&creativeASIN=B0859NBHNK&ref=exp_queenof1stjungle_dp_vv_d">Sandwich Cutters</a>- Well these were a pleasant surprise. There are actually nine cutters in all so you can work with different sizes or close up the sides of a PB and J! They also have the cutest little jokes that you can add to your child's lunch box. Perfect! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">5. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BKL4KKY?tag=onamzkatiek0b-20&linkCode=ic5&ascsubtag=amzn1.infl.us.product&creativeASIN=B00BKL4KKY&ref=exp_queenof1stjungle_dp_vv_d">Kids' Protein Shakes</a>- Alright real talk. Smith doesn't always make the best choices for food. We know that at least once a day we are getting some nutrients into him with these shakes. He loves them so much that we have them on scheduled subscription twice a month. They are an absolute necessity in our house! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">6. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0038LNVR2?tag=onamzkatiek0b-20&linkCode=ic5&ascsubtag=amzn1.infl.us.product&creativeASIN=B0038LNVR2&ref=exp_queenof1stjungle_dp_vv_d">Food Picks and Forks</a>- I almost forgot I had these before going into this school year. They are the cutest way to keep Smith's fingers clean and my little animal lover can't get enough of them! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">7. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0777JD5DD?tag=onamzkatiek0b-20&linkCode=ic5&ascsubtag=amzn1.infl.us.product&creativeASIN=B0777JD5DD&ref=exp_queenof1stjungle_dp_vv_d">Meal Prep Containers-</a> Okay, switching it up- these are a must have for me. I love meal prepping because when I am hungry I just grab what's close. Luckily I have gotten in the habit of getting fruits, veggies, and some kind of protein together for the week on Sundays. I love that these are glass, deeper than most I have used, and they are incredibly sturdy. In fact, I just ordered 3 more because SOMEONE borrowed one and I just can't be short! Ha! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">8. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VSYFWNK?tag=onamzkatiek0b-20&linkCode=ic5&ascsubtag=amzn1.infl.us.product&creativeASIN=B07VSYFWNK&ref=exp_queenof1stjungle_dp_vv_d">Salad Containers-</a> These are a new addition to my routine for me, but I just love them. They have the perfect amount of sections and keep my salad ingredients so fresh. I love, love, love them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">9. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FHY9R81?tag=onamzkatiek0b-20&linkCode=ic5&ascsubtag=amzn1.infl.us.product&creativeASIN=B08FHY9R81&ref=exp_queenof1stjungle_dp_vv_d">Crockpot Liners-</a> Okay- I know I am late to this game, but holy cow. These liners make my life so much easier. I make crockpot meals at least twice a week, but I hate the cleanup of it because I feel like it always has to soak in my sink! No more! Last night I made meatball subs, picked up the liner, tossed it in the trash, and immediately stored my crockpot. Perfection! They will make meal prepping large meals so much easier!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">10. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D84P19H?tag=onamzkatiek0b-20&linkCode=ic5&ascsubtag=amzn1.infl.us.product&creativeASIN=B07D84P19H&ref=exp_queenof1stjungle_dp_vv_d">Storage Containers-</a> Like many of you, I love the aesthetically pleasing feel of an organized pantry. These clear containers give me just that effect, plus make it easier for me to see when it is time to restock some essentials. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Alright guys and gals, I hope that gave you some ideas that make your midday meals easier! Let me know if I left off any of your favorites! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/queenof1stjungle?listId=3MOT88JSYWM73" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="466" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Yxo8yUbV4d8/YTIaemTzEaI/AAAAAAAAZrg/4sN2eTZlrF81Cy6QsuVje2Z0jrqg_zVFgCLcBGAsYHQ/w466-h466/Lunch%2BMust%2BHaves%2BSquare.jpg" width="466" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Katie Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10352533350749235580noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050786505295717774.post-74820364307322518572020-05-19T23:14:00.004-04:002020-05-19T23:14:51.916-04:00Bedtime Stories<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi loves!!! If you are on instagram, you may know that Vera, Juan, and I hosted a live where we discussed some of our favorite books that center on families. Here are is a list recapping for you with easy affiliate links and synopses on Amazon:</div>
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<a href="http://teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Amy-Lemons/Category/-002-READING-Kinder-434722" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Rooted in Reading</a> is a reading curriculum that was created to enhance the Language Arts instruction in <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Amy-Lemons/Category/-002-READING-Kinder-434722" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Kindergarten</a>, 1<sup>st</sup>, 2<sup>nd</sup>, and 3<sup>rd</sup> grade classrooms. Teachers read purposefully-selected picture books to their students each week. Students are actively engaged in listening to and discussing each text throughout the read-aloud. Before, during, and after the read-aloud, teachers guide book conversations through thought provoking discussion questions. With Rooted in Reading, the learning process continues through targeting specific skills and standards as students interact with this text all week. Activities for each text have been designed to assure students are actively thinking, making connections, and responding to the text in a meaningful way. This reading curriculum focuses on deepening comprehension, developing and expanding vocabulary, and integrating language skills with the use of a mentor text.</div>
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We are going to take a look at our <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Amy-Lemons/Category/-002-READING-Kinder-434722" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Kindergarten Reading Curriculum </a>and <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Amy-Lemons/Category/-002-READING-Kinder-434722" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Kindergarten Lesson Plans</a> so that you can see what it's all about! Keep in mind that this showcases ONE book and ONE week of learning. Each monthly teaching resource includes FOUR books and FOUR weeks of learning!</div>
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All of our <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Amy-Lemons/Category/-002-READING-Kinder-434722" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Kindergarten reading lesson plans</a>, as well as the other grade levels, focus around a mentor text for the week. You might be thinking... what are the benefits of using picture books all throughout my Kinder reading curriculum? Well, I'll give you 10 reasons to fit this into your reading lesson plans!</div>
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<li>Using a read-aloud allows an opportunity for students to reflect. </li>
<li>Picture books provide a safe space for classroom discussions. </li>
<li>Interactive read-alouds enhance and enrich the classroom community. </li>
<li>It allows teachers to model effective reading strategies in a controlled area. </li>
<li>Picture books provide a non-threatening environment where reluctant and skilled readers can flourish.</li>
<li>.Reading aloud a picture book builds a bridge between language and reading. The read-aloud shows students how language works in context. </li>
<li>Incorporating read-alouds in the classroom exposes students to multiple genres that they may not gravitate towards on their own. </li>
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Like each of the grade levels, <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Amy-Lemons/Category/-002-READING-Kinder-434722" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Our Kindergarten Rooted in Reading </a>curriculum focuses on one or more comprehension standards each week. The standards structure for each unit are outlined in an easy to understand overview for the entire Rooted in Reading curriculum. We also spiral comprehension skills throughout the year so that students have ample exposure and practice. Rooted in Reading does not teach the skills in isolation. The read-aloud serves as a mentor text throughout the week where the students are analyzing the text, making connections, and digging deeper with comprehension by participating in intentional conversations pertaining to the read-aloud.</div>
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Teachers are provided with a set of lesson plans , like the <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Amy-Lemons/Category/-002-READING-Kinder-434722" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Kindergarten reading lesson plans </a>pictured above, that include activities and resources for comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar. All of the components are focused around one main read-aloud that is introduced at the beginning of the week, reread throughout the week, and referred to during all of the lessons.</div>
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Each week the <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Amy-Lemons/Category/-002-READING-Kinder-434722" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">lesson plans</a> will guide the teacher on how to introduce, model, and teach the main comprehension focus. For this particular book, students will learn all about books. They will learn different ways to read, how we read, and about caring for books. Every book and set of lesson plans has its own comprehension focus. </div>
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Students practice those reading skills each week throughout the use of different graphic organizers, response sheets, flap-books, etc. Students use these activities to expand their critical thinking skills as they are digging deep into the text.</div>
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We don't stop at lesson plans and suggestions, we also implement interactive lessons and discussions in our reading curriculum. Here you can see that Kindergarten students will learn all about the parts of a book. As a class, they will label the parts of a book together. The teacher facilitates the discussion, but the students are actively engaged in the conversation. By getting the students actively engaged in the discussion, teachers can work through any questions and help students to identify key comprehension components.</div>
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Students are assessed each week on the mentor text and skills. In our Kindergarten reading curriculum, students are tested on their comprehension of the read-aloud AND on their knowledge of the focus skill. Here you can see that we have kept the assessment developmentally appropriate for kindergarten. This allows teachers to immediately know if their students are mastering the comprehension standards or if reteaching is necessary.</div>
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One unique thing about our <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Amy-Lemons/Category/-002-READING-Kinder-434722" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">reading curriculum</a> is that each week we pair a nonfiction text with the mentor text. These nonfiction readers can be found right within the weekly lesson plans and are written on a level that students can understand. For example, In our Kindergarten reading curriculum you can see the Kindergarten readers are learning about the school community. They learn important facts and details about the school community which helps them to better understand the different character roles seen in the main story for the week. By incorporating the nonfiction readers into the reading lesson plans, we provide teachers with an opportunity to use contextual information for summarizing and reiterating key skills from the mentor text.</div>
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We understand the value of <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Amy-Lemons/Category/-002-READING-Kinder-434722" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">interactive lessons</a>, not only for the main read aloud, but also for the nonfiction connection. Each week students participate in an interactive lesson anchored by an informational chart. This anchor chart is created WITH the students as they are brainstorming information that they acquired through the nonfiction reader.</div>
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Now that students have participated in a nonfiction read-aloud, classroom discussion, and interactive lesson, they can demonstrate their understanding of the material with the nonfiction response. This allows students to show what they have learned in a kindergarten-friendly format. Here students create a school bus and write about one of the school workers.</div>
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Integrating vocabulary into <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Amy-Lemons/Category/-002-READING-Kinder-434722" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">reading lessons</a> is crucial. Did you know that students cannot possibly comprehend a story if they do not understand the vocabulary within the text? We want students to understand and enjoy what they are reading, so we help to develop a deep understanding of words.</div>
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Our <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Amy-Lemons/Category/-002-READING-Kinder-434722" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Kindergarten reading lesson plans</a> guide the teacher with words to focus on, activities to practice the meaning of those words, and assessments that show students' understanding of the words introduced. </div>
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We believe that when we teach <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Amy-Lemons/Category/-002-READING-Kinder-434722" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">ELA skills </a>through skill and drill, it is almost impossible to pull in all the previous knowledge in an engaging and timely manner. Picture books allow us to accomplish what we need to in our instruction while allowing students to enjoy the process. In our lesson plans each week students are given the opportunity to respond to the text. They may complete a directed drawing or writing craft that is always paired with a written response. </div>
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Included in our <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Amy-Lemons/Category/-002-READING-Kinder-434722" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Kindergarten Rooted in Reading Curriculum</a> is The Daily Deep Dive. Our lesson plans focus on one sentence from the mentor text each week. Throughout the week, students are engaged with that sentence in what we call the daily deep dive. They are locating the parts of speech, identifying vocabulary words, thinking about the meaning of the words, and more. The mentor sentence allows students to put everything together with just one sentence: comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary.</div>
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Well hello loves! We are recovered from a weekend of horses and a retirement party for my dad rounding out with Emmie winning her very first blue ribbon:</div>
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....and I wanted to take a minute to show you all Brooke and my latest Storybook Stem unit! We wanted to find two mentor texts that highlighted friendship and love: two interlocking themes that are so popular in February. With that in mind we have for you: <i>Stick and Stone</i> and<i> I'll Love You 'Till the Cows </i></div>
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<a href="https://amzn.to/38sB4bY">Stick and Stone:</a> This is a fantastic and simply worded picture book about how life is better with a friend. Stick "sticks" up for Stone with a mean Pinecone comes around. There are lots of "play on words" situations and a very clear beginning, middle, and end. Students of all ages will find themselves engaged with the illustrations and text. </div>
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<a href="https://amzn.to/2RBhKTk">I'll Love You 'Till The Cows Come Home: </a> This is just the kind of book that you can picture yourself curling up with at night and reading to loved ones. It also offers the great opportunity to analyze the rhythm, rhyme, and repetition that allows poetry and in particular nursery rhymes, to have such a soothing effect on readers. </div>
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In the following images you will get a great look at our unit. You may click on any of the pictures to visit Brooke's Teachers Pay Teachers Storefront to purchase the unit for yourself! </div>
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<br />Katie Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10352533350749235580noreply@blogger.com44tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050786505295717774.post-22963515522016321692020-01-06T11:35:00.001-05:002020-01-11T11:46:57.201-05:0011 Wonderful Winter Books <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Between Rooted in Reading and Storybook STEM, we have got you all set for those wintery books and coordinating activities. Keep reading for links to find the book on Amazon, a pic of what is included, and a link to the unit itself. To find the units, just click on the picture. Affiliate Links are included for the books. </div>
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<a href="https://amzn.to/35w8TXM">1. Snowballs</a>- The simplistic and and engaging text of Snowballs is sure to pull in your youngest of readers. Brooke and I paired Snowballs with three other books that are perfect for January that will have your students hooked!</div>
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<a href="https://amzn.to/37Kc6Ez">2. Snow Day!</a>- Have you read Snow Day! by Lester Laminack? Much like the First Day Jitters, students will be surprised by who is MOST excited by the possibility of a day to relax!</div>
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These two books are PRECIOUS. So funny and engaging. If you haven't read them yet, FIND THEM NOW. This unit is a really popular one for us because everyone loves some Penguin Research too!</div>
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Oh my goodness. It has been a MINUTE. It's such a crazy time of year that I wanted to make something easy for you all. I wanted to have a landing spot to help you find gifts for the book lover in your life. Are you yourself the book lover? Then forward this link on to a special someone in your life. Tell them I said it was okay :) </div>
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The following is a list of incredibly affordable (all under 20 dollars!) stocking stuffers or gifts for the people in your life who love to read. I will be writing a post soon with the best books I have read in 2019, but for right now I was focused on the non-book things!</div>
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<a href="https://amzn.to/2LqeZBI">1. Eat.Sleep.Read Coffee Mug</a>- First things first. Let's get hydrated. I love, love, love this 8 dollar mug. Hopefully all three of these things, eating, sleeping, and reading are things that you are doing A LOT of over your winter break.<br />
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<a href="https://amzn.to/33U1uRn">6. LED Clip Reading Light</a>- Alright, I always get people trying to bring me over to the dark side with reading on a Kindle so this may be a silly gift for those of you already over there, BUT for someone like me who really, truly can only read in print...this is a great gift. Especially when you are trying not to wake the snoring bear next to you (Ahem, my husband).<br />
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<a href="https://amzn.to/2rXq9an">10. Fuzzy Socks </a>- Comfy, cozy, and enables you to pull a little Tom Hanks slide into the living room if you are up for it. Need I say more?<br />
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<a href="https://amzn.to/2LwHJsJ">11.Rose Gold Book Ends-</a> I don't typically need bookends (because why be a quitter and stop before the shelf is full) but if I did, I would TOTALLY want these in my stocking! I would actually like about anything in rose gold.<br />
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Alright, now get to clicking! What did I leave off my list that you would like?!?!</div>
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For years Amy and I have had requests to bring our Rooted in Reading units to upper grades. We thought <a href="http://bit.ly/RIRFrank">Being Frank</a> was the PERFECT book to try it out! </div>
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If you haven't read Being Frank, you must find it! It is so unbelievably clever and hilarious. My favorite kinds of books are ones that have some hidden humor that allow adults to have a little chuckle too! </div>
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Frank is SUCh a memorable character that he naturally lends himself to working on Character Traits. </div>
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What Amy and I have done is allow you several different baby steps for learning how to analyze characters. We use this AMAZING short film (5 mins) <a href="http://bit.ly/RIRSoar">Soar</a> to help us out. </div>
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Next up, we look at things that Frank does, says, and and thinks to help us learn more about him. </div>
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And lastly we ask the kids to flip what they have learned and apply it to themselves. They come up with a name for themselves- just like you see with the characters in <i>Being Frank. </i></div>
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I adore using picture books as mentor texts for big kids and I think that you will too if you try it out with Being Frank. You can find Amy and I's unit in her <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rooted-in-Reading-Being-Frank-3rd-and-4th-Grades-4714166">TPT store.</a> </div>
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As your loved ones and precious students head back to classrooms this year, The King of Kindergarten is a perfect back to school book. </div>
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Every one of our students deserves to see themselves in the pages of the books we read to our students. I love that the main character of this book is a a black boy. </div>
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Words have power. This book is an amazing way for children to see that good or bad, words have impact. </div>
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Ohhhhh Kwame Alexander, this book is SO perfect. It explains exactly who I feel about reading and I can't wait to read it to a group of wide-eyed children. </div>
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When Brooke and I saw it, we KNEW the latest Mo Willems' book was going to be a must for your first week of school. </div>
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We tried to think of all the things that you would like on those first few weeks from a book. Through these fun and easy puzzles, your students will have a chance to connect. The pigeon's anxiety serves as a perfect springboard for connecting to all kinds of emotions on the first day!<br />
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These simple but engaging STEM options will have your students giggling and creating from Day 1 in your classroom.<br />
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She even introduces simple machines to them through QR codes. Science the first week of school? Check! </div>
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This amazing book allows you to jump right in to discussing author choices, text to self connections, and vocabulary.<br />
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That’s when we got together and decided we wanted to take what we were doing each and every day in our own classrooms and create something for the entire year, something that other teachers could benefit from as well. In the fall of 2015, we chose 4 picture books and began developing a curriculum that our 2nd grade students fell IN LOVE with. It TRANSFORMED our ELA block. It helped us fall in love with teaching again. It helped our students fall in love with reading in a way we had never seen before.</div>
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Over the next few years we began creating curriculum for 1st and 3rd grade classrooms. It has been a true blessing to see so many teachers use our curriculum over the years. It touches our hearts to see every picture, read every review, and hear how <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rooted-in-Reading-Info-Research-Teacher-Testimonies-4554766" style="background: 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #b8d544; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out 0s;">Rooted in Reading</a> has impacted so many classrooms.<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Sk4bqSS9U7w/XNMKPJ_CulI/AAAAAAAAXTw/FFMpwCy38XUHSA6JNoOcWtiXR62NXMzNQCEwYBhgL/s1600/Slide3-1024x576.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="background-color: transparent; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="1024" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Sk4bqSS9U7w/XNMKPJ_CulI/AAAAAAAAXTw/FFMpwCy38XUHSA6JNoOcWtiXR62NXMzNQCEwYBhgL/s640/Slide3-1024x576.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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We know how beneficial it can be to use picture books in the classroom, but we know that some teachers need to provide evidence to their administrators. Well, now we have you covered! We have put together a <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rooted-in-Reading-Info-Research-Teacher-Testimonies-4554766" style="background: 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #b8d544; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out 0s;">document</a> with information, testimonials, and more! You can click <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rooted-in-Reading-Info-Research-Teacher-Testimonies-4554766" style="background: 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #b8d544; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out 0s;">HERE</a> to check that out.</div>
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I swear the months are flying by....and I can't keep up! Let's slow down for a second and just appreciate these beautiful books! You can find them through my affiliate links below:</div>
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The following are the four nonfiction readers included for the month. One to pair with each book! I love the topics for each one and found myself learning A LOT! </div>
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I haven't blogged a ton about the first grade units so I wanted to make sure you saw a good bit of what is in each one. </div>
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For the Magical Sea Creatures nonfiction reader, I chose to focus on the habitat AND habits of each animal. I think with more understanding of what lives below sea level, comes more compassion and effort to protect our beautiful oceans. </div>
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For each week, you will receive two to three digital anchor charts and relatively quick comprehension activities to allow your students to demonstrate their understanding of the whole group lesson. </div>
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After The Fall offers a wonderful opportunity to review nursery rhymes that your students may or may not be familiar with. </div>
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Have you ever read The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig? What a FANTASTIC book! I find myself giggling several times when I am reading it because I find the author so clever. </div>
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It's been a minute sine I have shared about anything non-school related, but I figured since a large majority of the country has caught the Marie Kondo bug that this might be of interest! Last Sunday I caught the organizing itch hard! I didn't even get out of my pajamas. I just spent the whole day tossing and bossing people around :) dreamy, right??</div>
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I started with the laundry room, where we have our "pantry". You would not believe the dates on some of the stuff I threw out! I love having baskets to group like items. It seems to keep us a lot more organized! I was trying to link some similar ones from Amazon, but they are all too expensive...just go to Walmart! </div>
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I know I am a weirdo but I actually enjoy laundry...which is a good thing since 5 people equals TONS of laundry. </div>
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After the laundry room, I moved on to the kitchen. We just loved to our home a year ago and luckily purged a lot then so I was able to go through all the cabinets and fridge pretty easily. Y'all it feels SO good to know exactly where everything is and have a clear mind with less stuff!</div>
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The main reason that wanted to share these pictures is because I actually have found a few great organizational "things" to help keep everything in its place. </div>
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First up are these <a href="https://amzn.to/2E3y6yi">drawer organizers</a>. I found them on Amazon and I actually ordered a few more, because they are saving my LIFE. The main reason I like them so much is that you can customize them for </div>
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All of Mr. Husband's things are organized and not rolling around in my drawers anymore! </div>
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Next up was my vehicle. I spend a good 3 hours a day minimum in my car. Between getting Smith to therapies and all of the kids activities... I live in my car. It was making my crazy the amount of disorganization I was dealing with daily! </div>
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First thing I realized was that I needed the whole family's help. So I have stressed to my kids that if they bring it to the car, they need to take it from the car! </div>
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I also needed to reign in Smith's toys. I took a bunch out of the car for good and then started using a basic shower caddy for the rest. Plus I keep a few books handy because we are definitely a family of readers!</div>
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Plus I found this lap desk for Smith to play with his dinos and sharks on! He loves it and so does Momma because it keeps the mess contained and him entertained for hours! </div>
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I also got this <a href="https://amzn.to/2N0n67R">organizer for my trunk</a>. It is a dream! I keep my yoga mat and other things that we need for activities. It has all kinds of pockets on the kids for wipes, sunscreen, bug spray, and water bottles. Seriously, such a good purchase! </div>
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And the last place I have tackled so far is Emmie's closet. I have finally come to term with the fact that she is too old for me to pick out her clothes for her (10 in March) so I asked her to go through and let me know the things that she wouldn't wear anymore. Such a beautiful pile of clothe! Luckily we have lots of little friends to pass them down too! </div>
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Even though I am not picking out her clothes anymore, I was able to pass down a habit to her. On Sundays Emmie picks out her clothes for the whole week and puts them in this <a href="https://amzn.to/2WVORTG">organizer</a>. We have done this since she was four years old and it is such a life saver for us! </div>
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Did you have lots of great intentions for the week of Valentine's Day and now you are feeling all kinds of tired and overwhelmed. Yep, yep. I know that feeling. So let me help you out with some easy, print and go help! </div>
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When Amy saw <a href="https://amzn.to/2Tz1lhO">Robot in Love</a> at Barnes and Noble, we both knew right away that it was screaming to be a Rooted in Reading book. So, we made it happen!</div>
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The skills that we focused on for within the book are inferences, schema, and character traits. Take a closer look with me...</div>
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One of my biggest frustrations with adults is when they do not understand the complexity and rigor that picture books offer to our students. The amount of stuff going on in these illustrations is amazing! We need to talk about how characters act when they are "in love" and what is happening when the robot lands in the puddle. We can't assume that kids have been exposed to enough of the world to really GET it. And, folks that is what we do in Rooted in Reading. We zoom in. We give them time to talk and analyze. </div>
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I also LOVE using animated short films to really hit a Grand Slam with the kids. This "Cupid Love" video is a perfect addition to use alongside Robot in Love and gives students a chance to infer without the pressure of decoding words at the same time! </div>
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If you are interested in seeing more of a Robot in Love, you can see it in Amy's store here:</div>
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I also decided to make this freebie for you! It has bookmarks to use as small gifts for your kids on Valentine's Day AND three printables to use for those of you that want to the Robot in Love unit but think it might be a little too challenging for your kids. You can find those freebies <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Robot-Valentine-Freebie-4362542">here:</a> </div>
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AND since I decided to be an overachiever this week, Amanda Newsome and I decided to team up on a little <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Valentines-Day-Book-Freebie-4359970">Book Freebie</a>. It comes with MORE bookmark options for any book, tags to use with gifts, book recommendation cards, AND a bulletin board idea. Phew! Look at the pictures below for more insight. </div>
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I hope that you are winding down from the week and preparing for a weekend of relaxation and rest....right?!?! </div>
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First and foremost after years of saying I am going to get to it, I FINALLY made an email list and I can't wait to start sharing some of my favorite books and other content with you all that way. You can sign up for it by clicking <a href="https://pages.convertkit.com/0ce749e6ad/f94bf6f333">HERE</a>! </div>
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Second, Brooke and I have heard you loud and clear. You wanted Kindergarten Storybook STEM after seeing how well our <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Storybook-STEM-All-Year-BUNDLE-2878214">bundle</a> has worked with first and second graders. </div>
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We are taking some of your favorite books AND throwing in some new ones.... and coming up with the perfect <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Kindergarten-Storybook-STEM-GROWING-BUNDLE-4333647">STEM and Literacy activities for your Kindergartners</a>.</div>
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We completely understand that your students need clear and easy to manage STEM that ties into your science standards. For example check out a few things from The Napping House and The Mitten: </div>
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We also took the this opportunity to REALLY hit home those ELA standards in an engaging way. </div>
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And because once you guys tried one, that you would want more, we completed SEVEN at once! You can grab Volume One Bundle or The Whole Set.</div>
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Katie Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10352533350749235580noreply@blogger.com93tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050786505295717774.post-76976213529532676902019-01-17T14:31:00.001-05:002019-01-17T14:31:54.717-05:00Not your Typical February Picture Books<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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First, let me apologize for my disappearance from this blog space. Second, let me welcome you into the second semester of your school year....the time of year when the lightbulbs start to go off, the routines get mastered, and you truly fall in love with those sweet children in your classroom. Well, lets cross our fingers and toes that that's what is happening in your rooms right now. Amy and I just recently uploaded our <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rooted-in-Reading-1st-Grade-February-Read-Aloud-Lesson-Plans-and-Activities-4309353">February Unit for First Grade Rooted in Reading</a>, and I could not be more in LOVE. These are not your typical February books and I think your kids will love the change of pace! I want to give you some insight into this unit so you can see detailed descriptions of the four books and then images from the preview that show you everything inside the units! </div>
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1. <u><a href="https://amzn.to/2VZKLt2">Cloudette-</a> </u> Much like the Little Engine that Could, Cloudette wonders her value because she is so small. She can't do the BIG cloud things like a massive storm or creating a lake from a torrential downpour. She understands that everyone thinks she is cute, but she wants to be so much more. Tom Litchenheld's humor and attention to detail is what I crave in a picture book. It makes it enjoyable for the grown-up too! </div>
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<u><a href="https://amzn.to/2sG34X3">2. The Big Bed-</a> </u> If you have never read Bunmi Laditan's blog The Honest Toddler, you are seriously missing out on some full belly laughs. Bunmi has a way of connecting to adults and finding the humor in our sometimes hostage situation with children that is so refreshing. When I heard she was coming out with a picture book I immediately purchased it. I could not be more THRILLED with her end result. She packed her main character with so much voice and personality that you can't help but love her. The daughter's persistence and well-thought-out plan also makes for the perfect mentor text for persuasive writing as well. If you do nothing else today, find this book and read it! </div>
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<u><a href="https://amzn.to/2FG9ME3">3. The Radiant Child- </a></u> Anybody else a podcast listener? I am a Podcast enthusiast and this morning I listened to the same sentence about ten times. The sentence was "Creativity was how I share my soul with the world." In a time when teachers have to fight tooth in nail to keep arts education in place that meant so much to me. It is so important that our students see examples of real life artists. The real life story of Jean Michel Basquiat is brilliant because it is so different than the ones our students are probably accustomed to hearing. And if you need a way to hook them, because well money talks, share with them that one of Basquiat's paintings was recently bought for 110 million dollars!</div>
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<u><a href="https://amzn.to/2W2Go0e">4. The Koala Who Could-</a></u> Growth Mindset is all the rage in education and for all the right reasons. Students need to learn to persevere when things are tough. Even as a 34 year old woman I have to remind myself not to quit (like when I can't remember my password for the thousandth time). Students need to know that tremendous growth happens when we are uncomfortable and take risks! </div>
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There is nothing that I love doing on this here blog more than I enjoy bring you a themed book round-up! My Back to School Superhero unit is one of my favorites in my store so I have always been on the lookout for great mentor texts to pair with it! So here we go:</div>
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<b>1. Ten Rules of Being a Superhero</b>: </div>
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As soon as I read this book, I envisioned the perfect way to incorporate it in the first week of school! Prepare the anchor chart a head of time and after reading the book as a class, ask how you can apply that rule to your classroom! I think this is a great way to stay on the positive side of how to create a classroom community where students look out for each other! </div>
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This book is DARLING. I love the illustrations so much and the simple text lends itself perfectly for introducing comprehension strategies. I think older students would benefit from this book when talking about perspective. And for younger students it would be a great way to hear about special people in their life without making it directly about "family". </div>
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I had seen this book around for a long time now, but never made the effort to find it. Well, boy was I wrong. This book is FANTASTIC! I think students would be incredibly engaged listening to it. I also love that the author acknowledges that upset feelings are okay, crying is okay, we don't always have to be tough, but we do need to pick ourselves back up! </div>
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Wonder Woman is not only great for gender equality, but she shows students how to take on the challenges of a new school year with grace and strength! I also have to say that the illustrator does a great job of representing students of several ethnicities AND has dad bringing Wonder Woman to and from school! </div>
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This one might be a little more for home, but I couldn't resist adding it in. My little 3 year old batman is working on routines so this book is a great way to reinforce what we do every night before bed. </div>
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Like I said earlier, these books would be a great addition to the B2S unit I used for several years with my 2nd graders. You can see some snippits below! </div>
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Hi all! A few of us that believe strongly in the power of Workshop got together and decided to write out quick blog posts that will help you start out your year successfully. When you get to the end of this post you will find links to take you to four other blog posts so make sure to check those out too! </div>
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I was lucky to start my teaching career in a school that provided a reading specialist as a mentor in addition to my district provided mentor. She helped me construct my Writers Workshop in such a way that my students were given ample amount of time to write even at the beginning of the year. She encouraged me to not focus on the content of what my students were writing so much as establishing Rituals and Routines. I found though that some of my students wanted a little more direction at this point in the year. You know know who I am talking about..."Mrs. King- I don't know what to wriiiiite." </div>
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I figured out that this was a GREAT time to focus on illustrations. Something that would allow all my students to be successful. These mini-lessons will serve a dual purpose. 1. You will be asking them to think deeply as readers 2. You will show them ways to enhance their writing. I call that a Win-Win! </div>
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In this blogpost I will show you five books that I used and the point of emphasis for that book/illustrator. If you click on the pictures, it will take you to my Amazon Affiliate links, but I think you will find that you have many if not all of these books in your classroom already! </div>
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<b>1. <u>Book</u>: Today I Will Fly!</b> </div>
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Really ANY of the amazing Elephant and Piggie books will work for this objective. LONG before students are comfortable writing dialogue in their narrative, writers will stare drawing speech bubbles above their characters' heads. What a great way to get students adding personality and action to their "stories" early on.</div>
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<b>2. <u>Book</u>: This is My Book</b></div>
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I just discovered this book a few weeks ago, and I just adore it! In fact I might have tried to figure out a reason to post about it because it is just that good! As the illustrator, Pett uses his characters to make the reader laugh by disobeying the author and main character. Point out all the funny tidbits and discuss with students how they can add similar elements in their illustrations. </div>
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<b>3. <u>Book</u>: The Red Ripe Strawberry, and The Big Hungry Bear</b></div>
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One of my favorite things about picture books is the amount of high level thinking is involved by asking readers to infer based on the pictures. Illustrator Don Wood adds so much context to The Red Ripe Strawberry, and The Big Hungry Bear. Talk to your students about all the clues and how much more interesting the story is due to the drawings. </div>
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<b>4. <u>Book</u>: The Rabbit Listened</b></div>
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The Rabbit Listened is another new to me book. I would put this book in the Top 5 most important books to have in your classroom library. In fact you could spend a whole week studying this one. Cori Doerrfeld is able to add so much feeling into this book by how she draws the characters. Students will have a lot to say about how the character is feeling AND how it makes them feel as a reader. I can't wait to hear what you all think of this one!<br />
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<b>5. <u>Book</u>: Hey, Little Ant</b></div>
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I am SURE you all know Hey, Little Ant! The drawings that require the reader to turn the book sideways have ALWAYS been some of my favorites. I love when my students start doing this in their own books too! It allows the reader to gain a whole new perspective just from the drawings!<br />
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Alright folks, I hope you have a wonderful start to your school year, and I also hope you enjoyed my thoughts and head on over to my friends' blog and read some more! </div>
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<br />Katie Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10352533350749235580noreply@blogger.com49tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050786505295717774.post-45307488781731626262018-07-22T18:48:00.000-04:002018-07-23T11:56:37.530-04:0020 Back to School Read Alouds to Establish a Caring Classroom<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's almost that time you guys! The parents are chomping at the bit to get their kids back to you, and you are most likely soaking up the last few weeks of break/scrambling to get ready for those new students! </div>
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Books are my thing so I wanted to compile a list of tried and true AND some new picture books to use in the first couple of weeks (Did you like that rhyme there?) of school. These are not just your nervous about the first day of school books, but more along the lines of establishing the kind of climate that you desire in your room and among your community of learners. A loving environment where all students feel safe and accepted! Under each book I will give a short summary and link to any resources that I have co-authored for that book if there is one. I highly recommend adding some or all of these books to your classroom library!</div>
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1. The Big Umbrella</div>
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<b>Summary:</b> A beautifully simple story of a big red umbrella. The umbrella protects and shields anyone that it meets. The people underneath the umbrella are all shapes, sizes, ages, and colors. For younger children the straightforward message is that all are welcome and loved in this classroom. Older students will be able to dive into the symbolism of the umbrella and dive into Text-to-World connections.</div>
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2. We're All Wonders</div>
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<b>Summary:</b> Just like in the chapter book and popular movie, Auggie knows he looks different, but that doesn't mean he doesn't love all the same things that other kids love. It also doesn't mean that he isn't WONDER-ful. In a very simply text R.J. Polacio is able to to address the theme that different is beautiful. I also love that she also shows in the illustrations a child coming up to Auggie to be friendly. I think too many times adults tell children not to stare when really we should be spreading the message of going up and engaging. Be inclusive!</div>
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<b>Resource:</b> <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Storybook-STEM-August-3144778">Storybook STEM {August}</a></div>
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3. Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon</div>
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<b>Summary:</b> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: , , "segoe ui" , "roboto" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Excuse me while I go find Molly Lou Melon and borrow some bravery! This book is PERFECT for Back to School, character education, or just a laugh. Molly Lou Melon doesn't let anyone get to her! I love the lessons she learns from her grandmother, and per usual, David Catrow’s illustrations are perfectly whimsical! </span></div>
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<b>Resource:</b> <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Storybook-STEM-Back-to-School-Edition-3245408">Storybook STEM {Back to School}</a></div>
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4. Ada Twist, Scientist</div>
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<b>Summary:</b> Ada, oh Ada! She is delightfully curious and creative. Isn't that what we want from our students? Curious and creative? Talk to students about how you will support them in their passions, just like Ada's parents did. That we need curious students or otherwise the world's mysteries will never be figured out. Bring up famous scientists and inventors and ask students what the world would be like if they hadn't been curious?</div>
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<b>Resource:</b> <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Storybook-STEM-October-3392251">Storybook STEM {October}</a></div>
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5. The Bad Seed</div>
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<b>Summary:</b> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: , , "segoe ui" , "roboto" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">I totally judged a book by its cover when I bought this one because look at that cover art!!! Luckily the insides are just as good. Let me give you the rundown on why I love this book: 1. We need to remember as teachers that our students are largely the product of some sad and scary stuff that happens to them outside of school- hence the reputation of a "bad seed". We just see the behavior that is a result of circumstances that they can't control. 2. NO student is ALL bad or all good. It's our job to highlight the good so that they want to showcase it more. If I was judged based on my attitude when I need more coffee, I would totally be labeled a bad seed. 3. Students can steer their direction in life with the right guidance and support. 4. The illustrations are awesome!!! This is a must for your read alouds K-5 teachers. You heard me- keep rocking those picture books 5th grade teachers!</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: , , "segoe ui" , "roboto" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> </span></div>
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<b>Resource:</b> <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rooted-in-Reading-1st-Grade-August-Read-Aloud-Lesson-Plans-and-Activities-3786084">Rooted in Reading {1st Grade/Aug}</a></div>
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6. Quiet Please, Own McPhee</div>
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<b>Summary:</b> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: , , "segoe ui" , "roboto" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> Trudy Ludwig is the author of Invisible Boy. Owen McPhee is a perfect beginning of the year read aloud to address talking over our classmates or teachers. We miss SO much when we don't listen to others. In addition I think it would pair beautifully with Louder, Lili (a personal favorite about a girl who finds her voice to save her class pet from a bully). It would allow you to address how finding a balance of talking and listening is key to success in our classrooms!</span></div>
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7. All Are Welcome</div>
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<b>Summary:</b> "We're part of a community. Our strength is our diversity. A shelter from adversity. ALL are welcome here." Well if that line doesn't say it all! This book shows students of all colors, backgrounds, and religions learning, playing, eating, sharing, and enjoying being together. This book is the perfect visual to let students know that they are safe and loved. You will set the precedent for the year with this beautiful book! </div>
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8. Ish</div>
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<b>Summary:</b> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: , , "segoe ui" , "roboto" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">There’s so much I love about this book. For starters, I’m a big fan of books that talk to students about staying true to themselves and that’s exactly what Ish does! My favorite teaching point to hit home with students from this book is the impact of kind words. Teaching kids to compliment each other is HUGE and not something that comes naturally to many. Think about what it means to you when someone goes out of their way to make you feel good? It’s so easy and something that we definitely want in our classrooms!</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: , , "segoe ui" , "roboto" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> </span></div>
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<b>Summary:</b> Pinduli becomes the victime of verbal abuse from her peers. They make her question everything about her appearance. She tried to change who she was for them. In a surprising turn of events, she manages to scare the other animals and learn the strengths she didn't know she possessed. Pinduli also allows for a beautiful class discussion on the impact of one mean phrase and how it ripples out to everyone around. If you are going to impact the world every day, wouldn't you want to leave a positive mark instead of a negative one?</div>
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<b>Resource: </b> <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rooted-in-Reading-3rd-Grade-August-Read-Aloud-Lessons-and-Activities-3172806">Rooted in Reading {August/3rd Grade}</a></div>
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10. The Invisible Boy</div>
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<b>Summary:</b> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: , , "segoe ui" , "roboto" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">It is BOLD statement when I declare my favorite picture book but this is it. If you could only have one book in your classroom, this is it. K-12 WE ALL NEED TO BE READING THIS BOOK. It is not a new concept that many students feel lonely or left out, but it is one that we can directly address and try to fix. Relationships and connections will change the world, one day at a time. Trudy Ludwig, thank you for this beautiful book. </span></div>
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<b>Resource:</b> Rooted in Reading {<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rooted-in-Reading-August-August-Read-Aloud-Lessons-and-Activities-2530579">August/2nd Grade</a>}</div>
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<b>Summary:</b> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: , , "segoe ui" , "roboto" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Have you read Spoon? If not, run straight to Amazon!! Spoon becomes jealous of the other cutlery because they appear to be better at things that spoon isn't really made to do. Spoon's parents help him to realize his gifts. Did I mention that there are tons of idioms and humor for adults and students alike. What an adorable, engaging way to talk to students about being proud of who they are!!!</span></div>
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12. School's First Day of School</div>
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<b>Summary:</b> School is nervous about the very first day with students. The janitor helps ease worries. School ends up enjoying the day and asks the janitor to make sure the students return the next day! The change in perspective with engage students while helping to make them more comfortable about the new experience. Not to mention, the illustrator Christian Robinson has SUCH a beautiful style.</div>
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Resource: <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rooted-in-Reading-1st-Grade-August-Read-Aloud-Lesson-Plans-and-Activities-3786084">Rooted in Reading {1st grade/August}</a></div>
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13. The Name Jar</div>
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<b>Summary:</b> <span style="background-color: white; color: #4f5755; font-family: "work sans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Unhei (pronounced Yoon-Hey) is leaving all that she knows in Korea to move to the United States.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #4f5755; font-family: "work sans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> Kids on the bus immediately begin to poke fun at how different she is than they are. Unhei begins to question if maybe having an American name would help her feel more accepted. Not only is this book an excellent resource for addressing how classmates should accept each other, it is a nice reminder to teachers to respect a child's name. It is never okay to poke fun or change a child's name so it is easier for the adult to say. You can show a child just how much you respect them by putting the extra effort into pronouncing their name correctly! </span></div>
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<b>Summary:</b> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: , , "segoe ui" , "roboto" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Edward the Emu is in my top 3 B2S books. I first heard about Edward at a Kagan Training my first year teaching 13 years ago- goodness that feels like forever ago! I immediately fell in love with the book and shared it with my team because that is what I do when I love a book! </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: , , "segoe ui" , "roboto" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> The rhythm is perfection. The illustrations are dreamy. And the message is so on point. Stop trying to be like every other animal in the zoo! You are beautiful and wonderful being exactly YOU! If you don’t have Edward the Emu yet, what are you waiting for?!?</span></div>
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Resource: <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rooted-in-Reading-August-August-Read-Aloud-Lessons-and-Activities-2530579">Rooted in Reading {August/2nd}</a></div>
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15. Officer Buckle and Gloria</div>
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<b>Summary:</b> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: , , "segoe ui" , "roboto" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> If you have been in the classroom for ten years or more, you most likely know about Offier Buckle and Gloria. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: , , "segoe ui" , "roboto" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">I occasionally like sharing books that have been around a while because the new-ish teachers may not know them! Officer Buckle is the PERFECT book to help establish school safety guidelines. I totally have second thoughts every time I stand on a chair thanks to this book! Ha! You can also pull in themes of friendship and forgiveness from this faqntastic picture book! Not to mention- the inferences from pictures!!! Do you love Officer Buckle and Gloria too?!?!</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: , , "segoe ui" , "roboto" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> </span></div>
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16. Chester's Way</div>
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<b>Summary:</b> Kevin Henkes has my heart. I truly adore every book he has ever written. Chester's Way is definitely at the top of that list though because Chester learns just how much he will gain by creating new friendships. In true Henkes' style, the rhythm and illustrations allow children to enjoy the text with ease. </div>
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<b>Resource:</b> <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rooted-in-Reading-August-August-Read-Aloud-Lessons-and-Activities-2530579">Rooted in Reading {2nd Grade/August}</a></div>
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17. Sheila Rae the Brave</div>
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<b>Summary:</b> Sheila Rae isn't scared of ANYTHING, that is until she gets lost. Her little sister Louise, who is pretty much scared of everything steps up to the plate and shows Sheila Rae that it's okay to be scared and depend on others for help. </div>
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<b>Resource:</b> <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rooted-in-Reading-August-August-Read-Aloud-Lessons-and-Activities-2530579">Rooted in Reading {2nd Grade/August}</a></div>
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18. Do Unto Otters</div>
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<b>Summary:</b> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: , , "segoe ui" , "roboto" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">I have had this book in my library since my very first year teaching. It’s such a fun way to open up a discussion on how we expect to treat each other in our classroom. I know many of you make a classroom contract at the beginning of the year and I think this would be a great opener for that lesson. The book also addresses the idea that just because someone is different (The otters) doesn't mean that they are weird or bad! I hope you really dive into that with your students. So much of hatred blossoms from not knowing and being scared of different. Talk to students early and often about the beauty and importance of diversity!</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: , , "segoe ui" , "roboto" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> </span></div>
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19. The Thing You Couldn't Do</div>
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<b>Summary:</b> How do children react when they encounter something new that might be difficult? Even as an adult this is something I struggle with... the ability to push through. I think it is important to address pretty early in the year that every single one of us will be trying new things this year. The book also shows children playing outside using their imaginations. Seeing children acting this way will encourage students to continue this practice themselves, and we all know that PLAY is the most important work for children! </div>
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20. The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade</div>
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<b>Summary:</b> I have shared this book several times on my Instagram ( <a href="https://www.instagram.com/queenof1stjungle/?hl=en">queenof1stjungle</a> ) because it is just that good. One little girl learns how important her voice is. By pointing out to her classmates how awful they are being to each other, the students are able to make a positive change in their behavior that impacts their classroom climate in a big way. </div>
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I know just how slammed those first few weeks of school are, but I also know what it is like to have an unexpected 5 minutes of NO PLANS. Uh oh! Why not have a basket of these books ready to go just in case! I promise you will set the stage for an amazing year!</div>
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When Amy and I decided to add nonfiction readers to all of our <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rooted-in-Reading-3rd-Grade-The-BUNDLE-3172816">Rooted in Reading</a> units, I didn't realize what a staple they would become for your classrooms!<br />
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I recently purchased a binding machine off of Amazon to put together all my readers in a way that they would last and I LOVE it. I wanted to share with y'all!<br />
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I was able to do all four books for <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rooted-in-Reading-3rd-Grade-April-Read-Aloud-Lessons-and-Activities-3700306">April's Rooted in Reading unit</a> in about twenty minutes including printing, hole punching, putting the coils in, and adding the covers.<br />
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We are so impressed to learn the different ways that you all use these books in your classroom. Here are some pictures from instagram:<br />
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Using readers during small groups in page protectors and highlighting main idea and supporting details. BRILLIANT!<br />
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These students are completing research and group work to demonstrate learning about presidents! Every nonfiction reader also comes with a quick follow-up activity so that if you need evidence of understanding, you will get it!<br />
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One of our most popular weeks of all of Rooted in Reading is SHARK WEEK! These students are creating posters by cutting apart the black and white version of the readers and making posters! <br />
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These students created powerpoint presentations using the President's Day readers1<br />
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And last but not least....these second graders cut apart their Brown Bear readers to dig into captions and other elements of nonfiction readers. </div>
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So just to recap...if you have never used a Rooted in Reading unit, each week we focus on one super high quality picture book, but we also provide tons of additional resources for your week. So if you were to buy the April units you would get four nonfiction readers to add to your library!</div>
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Katie Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10352533350749235580noreply@blogger.com110tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050786505295717774.post-53127007102088263302018-03-13T19:00:00.000-04:002018-03-13T19:00:00.188-04:00Challenging Kids of ALL Ages<div style="text-align: center;">
You heard me. The "product" I love that challenges my two year old and my ten year old. AT.THE.SAME.TIME.</div>
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I am a huge proponent of play based learning. I also have a almost three year old boy with speech goals. There could not be a better way for me to work with him on these goals. I don't do very well with toys all over the place- it actually makes my eyes cross. I love that STEM bins allows him to play to his heart's content WITH some structure. Let me give you a little peek....</div>
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We lost our playroom when we moved to our new house so I am working on a play closet. It is a very long closet under the stairs. I am pretty obsessed with these shelving units from IKEA...they are perfect for everything!!!</div>
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Smith loves to look at the cover of the boxes and decide what tools he wants to work with.</div>
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And those dino jammies make my heart swoon!!!</div>
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My favorite part of STEM bins? These cards! They are perfect for Smith. He doesn't have to read anything to understand that he has a task. There are also cards that challenge Nash and Emmie as well, I just forgot to get a picture! Drats!</div>
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I can't say enough about the wonderful talking Smith was doing while he was building and engineering!<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KMyvR2mz1dk/WqaGqjd6omI/AAAAAAAAV74/GpDWyEQ09kUkwIIuSaNLbw2tcEn9Zf-mACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1468.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KMyvR2mz1dk/WqaGqjd6omI/AAAAAAAAV74/GpDWyEQ09kUkwIIuSaNLbw2tcEn9Zf-mACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_1468.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
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After the big kids came home from school and I was working on dinner, all three kids grabbed a different STEM bin and set of cards to work on. </div>
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Nash even asked me if I could suggest STEM Bins to his teacher :)</div>
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Another part of STEM bins that I love so much is the collaboration aspect. When kids have a mutual purpose, their discussions typically shift in the direction toward more productivity. </div>
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Last but not least reason that I love STEM bins for at home is the focus on fine motor. Nash has always struggled a little with his grip, handwriting, tying, etc. This is a perfect way for him to work on these skills in a play based way!</div>
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Overall we are INCREDIBLY happy with <a href="http://www.hand2mind.com/item/stem-binsreg-comprehensive-kit/14336">STEM Bins</a> and know they will grow with our family. What you didn't see in my post was the box that came with every last thing I could ever need for <a href="http://www.hand2mind.com/item/stem-binsreg-comprehensive-kit/14336">STEM Bins</a>, even down to the velcro circles and small binder rings for the cards. Brooke also included a blackline booklet so that you can copy and use the accompanying printables over and over again!</div>
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