November 30, 2020
Anna's Prayer by Karl Beckstrand
Zester the Zebra and His Missing Stripes by Christen Conrad
- characters (the main people or animals in the story)
- setting (where and when the story takes place)
- problem (the biggest problem in the story or decision that needs to be made)
- solution (how the problem is solved or the final decision made)
November 26, 2020
Red Bird Sings: The Story of Zitkala-Ša by Gina Capaldi and Q.L. Pearce
November 21, 2020
10 Quirky Corona Christmas Books for Children
November 20, 2020
My Sister Emma by Gina Conger
Autism... also known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD)... is a diagnosis consisting of a wide variety of symptoms and/or characteristics. There are four different types of autism that fall under the ASD umbrella, and no one person experiences it in the same way as someone else. General characteristics of autism may include challenges in verbal communication, repetitive movements, and difficulties with social skills. Since autism is a spectrum disorder, some people will be significantly impacted by it and require lifelong support, whereas others will be highly skilled and able to live independently with minimal or no assistance.
My Sister Emma by Gina Conger (affiliate link to Amazon) is about a little girl Emma who has autism. She does not 'suffer' from it... she has family and friends who love her and is able to live a full and happy life with the help of a few supports. What kind of supports does Emma use and how do they help her? Keep reading to find out!November 19, 2020
Hot Chocolate Surprise + STEM Activity
Teachers are always on the lookout for fast and easy science experiments to complement what their students are learning from their textbooks. Sometimes science textbooks are dry and not very interesting... even when they are introducing interesting subject matter! Science experiments are a fun, hands-on way to bring energy and excitement to those pesky pages. If you are looking for a science experiment that is easy to prepare and conduct, educational, and with a high-interest level, give Hot Chocolate Surprise a try. Hot Chocolate Surprise appeals to students of all ages and meets a number of objectives. Read on for a list of materials needed, directions, a free printable, and a (yummy) extension activity.
November 18, 2020
Draw Me Close to You by Kossim Osseni
November 14, 2020
Goose Farm Adventure by Kenyetta Obie
November 10, 2020
I Move A Lot and That's Okay by Shermaine Perry-Knights
November 6, 2020
A World of Cookies for Santa: Follow Santa's Tasty Trip Around the World by M.E. Furman
November 5, 2020
Ritu Weds Chandni by Ameya Narvankar
November 4, 2020
Goo on My Shoe by Jacqui Sheperd + STEM Activity
November 2, 2020
Leaves in Fall by Mari Schuh
🍎 Animals making preparations for winter
🍎 Farmers harvesting their crops