Looking for the best dinosaur children's books? These picture books about dinosaurs for elementary students are engaging for primary and upper elementary kids. Books with lesson plans and activities linked. Fiction and nonfiction dinosaur books for kids and more for your kindergarten, first, second, third, fourth or fifth grade students. Your students will delight in these classic and brand new books! If you’re a member of the Picture Book Brain Trust Community, you already have access to EVERY lesson plan and activity for these books! Just click on the Lesson Plans button in the menu! Dinosaur Children's Books: Best Dinosaur children's books What are some of your favorite dinosaur children's books? Are there any must read dinosaur children's books that I left out? Let me know in the comments, and I'll add ... read more
54 New and Noteworthy Children’s Books About Nature
Looking for the best children's books about nature to read with your kids? Here are some great picture books about the environment for classroom read alouds or for students to read. Children's books about nature including animals, plants, conservation, and more. Ideas for elementary school teachers looking for children's books with nature and the environment as a central theme including lesson plans and activities! Great for Kindergarten, first, second, third, fourth or fifth grade. If you’re a member of the Picture Book Brain Trust Community, you already have access to EVERY lesson plan and activity for these books! Just click on the Lesson Plans button in the menu! Children's Books About Nature Best Children's Books About Nature What are some of your ... read more
My Baba’s Garden by Jordan Scott Book Review
It's certainly no sophomore slump for author Jordan Scott's second children's book: My Baba's Garden by Jordan Scott. My Baba's Garden Review A boy spends his mornings and afternoons with his Baba (grandmother). The personal connection they share despite a language barrier is obvious. Perhaps this boy is the same as the one from I Talk Like a River who has a stutter and his grandmother learning English, being a native Polish speaker. Jordan Scott's deft poet hand weaves specific details that reveal a deeply creative boy and a fascinating, dynamic character in Baba. The grandmother sings as she cooks and kisses any food that may fall from a plate before replacing it on the plate. She also walks slowly through the rain to look for worms for her garden. When she can no longer live alone, things change for both Baba and the boy, but the boy has been watching and learning from ... read more
How to Spend School Library Funds On Things That AREN’T Books
Have some school library funds to spend, and you either don't want to buy books or you CAN'T buy books? School libraries are the go-to place for students to enhance their knowledge and acquire new skills. However, the funds allocated to school libraries are often limited or have a lot of strings attached to them. As a school library media specialist, it can be challenging to manage your school library budget and funds effectively. While books are an essential part of any library, there are other things that school librarians can invest in to make the library a more engaging and informative place for students. In this article, I will discuss some innovative ways in which school librarians can spend library funds on things that aren't books. Library Tech Tools There are some awesome technology tools that can make your library space more fun, interactive and inviting. Bluetooth ... read more
The Tree and the River by Aaron Becker
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the wordless mentor text book The Tree and the River by Aaron Becker. A great story about nature, the human impact or for Earth Day. Activities include a dictation / mentor sentence. Google Slides presentation and student activities on Google Docs. Lessons and activities focus on: The lesson plans include: The Dictation / mentor sentence plan includes: DOWNLOAD THE LESSON PLAN AND ACTIVITIES ... read more
20 Graphic Novel Adaptations of Literature, Movies and TV to Engage Kids
Looking for the best graphic novel adaptations for teens and kids? Here are some great graphic novels for classroom read alouds or for students to read. These graphic novel adaptations of classics, popular novels, and popular TV shows and movies. Ideas for elementary, middle and high school teachers and librarians! If you’re a member of the Picture Book Brain Trust Community, you already have access to EVERY lesson plan and activity for these books! Just click on the Lesson Plans button in the menu! Graphic Novel Adaptations Best Graphic Novel Adaptations What are some of your favorite graphic novel adaptations? Are there any must read graphic novel adaptations that I left out? Let me know in the comments, and I'll add it! If you’re a member of the Picture Book Brain Trust Community, you already ... read more
30 New and Engaging Historical Fiction Graphic Novels
Looking for the best historical fiction graphic novels for teens and kids? Here are some great nonfiction and historical fiction graphic novels for classroom read alouds or for students to read. Children's graphic novels that are historical fiction, biographies, memoirs and more. Ideas for elementary and middle school teachers looking for historical fiction graphic novels as a central theme including lesson plans and activities! Great for Kindergarten, first, second, third, fourth or fifth grade.. If you’re a member of the Picture Book Brain Trust Community, you already have access to EVERY lesson plan and activity for these books! Just click on the Lesson Plans button in the menu! Historical Fiction Graphic Novels Best Historical Fiction Graphic Novels What are some of your favorite historical ... read more
40 Graphic Novels for Novel Studies Teachers and Kids Will Both Love
Looking for the best graphic novels for novel studies? Here are some great children's graphic novels for classroom read alouds or for students to read. Children's graphic novels that are historical fiction, biographies, realistic and more. Ideas for elementary school teachers looking for children's graphic novels as a central theme including lesson plans and activities! Great for Kindergarten, first, second, third, fourth or fifth grade. If you’re a member of the Picture Book Brain Trust Community, you already have access to EVERY lesson plan and activity for these books! Just click on the Lesson Plans button in the menu! Best Graphic Novels for Novel Studies Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales Hilarious, gruesome, and packed with facts, this series introduces readers to some of the strangest ... read more
10 Creative Ideas For Summer Reading Programs
Summer is a great time to encourage children to read and practice their literacy skills, and there are a lot of summer reading programs that can get kids reading. With the right approach, learning can be fun for children and make the summer more meaningful. Here are 10 creative ideas for summer reading programs that will get your kids excited about reading. Summer Reading Programs What are Summer Reading Programs? Summer Reading Programs are focused on encouraging young people to read books during summer break. Each program usually has a theme, is offered online or in-person and provides participants with access to great books and opportunities to interact with other readers. Through these programs, teens are able to engage in thoughtful conversations while discovering different genres of literature and exploring the wonders of good stories. Benefits of Summer Reading ... read more
18 New and Noteworthy Patriotic Children’s Books
Looking for the best patriotic picture books? These patriotic children's books for elementary students are engaging for primary and upper elementary kids. Books with lesson plans and activities linked. Picture books about various topics such as American history, the American flag, presidents and more for your kindergarten, first, second, third, fourth or fifth grade students. Your students will delight in these classic and brand new books! If you’re a member of the Picture Book Brain Trust Community, you already have access to EVERY lesson plan and activity for these books! Just click on the Lesson Plans button in the menu! Patriotic Children’s Books Patriotic Books For Older Students: Best Patriotic Children’s Books What are some of your favorite patriotic children's books? Are there any must read patriotic picture ... read more
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