Thunder Boy Jr. PREVIEW BUY ON AMAZON By Sherman Alexie Spanish available? No Grades: Kindergarten 1st, 2nd, 3rd Summary:Thunder Boy Jr. wants a normal name...one that's all his own. Dad is known as big Thunder, but little thunder doesn't want to share a name. He wants a name that celebrates something cool he's done like Touch the Clouds, Not Afraid of Ten Thousand Teeth, or Full of Wonder.But just when Little Thunder thinks all hope is lost, dad picks the best name...Lightning! Their love will be loud and bright, and together they will light up the sky. MEMBERS-ONLY TEACHING RESOURCES TEACHING RESOURCES Lesson Plan and Google ActivitiesKWL ChartVenn Diagram – English SpanishMain Idea and Details – English SpanishSomebody Wanted But Then So – English SpanishStory Elements ... read more
The Undefeated Resources
The Undefeated PREVIEW BUY ON AMAZON By Kwame Alexander Spanish available? No Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Summary: Originally performed for ESPN's The Undefeated, this poem is a love letter to black life in the United States. It highlights the unspeakable trauma of slavery, the faith and fire of the civil rights movement, and the grit, passion, and perseverance of some of the world's greatest heroes. The text is also peppered with references to the words of Martin Luther King, Jr., Langston Hughes, Gwendolyn Brooks, and others, offering deeper insights into the accomplishments of the past, while bringing stark attention to the endurance and spirit of those surviving and thriving in the present. MEMBERS-ONLY TEACHING RESOURCES TEACHING RESOURCES Lesson Plan and Google ActivitiesKWL ChartVenn ... read more
Out of Wonder Resources
Out of Wonder PREVIEW BUY ON AMAZON By Kwame Alexander Spanish available? No Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Summary: Kwame Alexander, along with Chris Colderley and Marjory Wentworth, present original poems that pay homage to twenty famed poets who have made the authors’ hearts sing and their minds wonder. MEMBERS-ONLY TEACHING RESOURCES TEACHING RESOURCES Lesson Plan and Google ActivitiesKWL ChartVenn Diagram – English SpanishMain Idea and Details – English SpanishSomebody Wanted But Then So – English SpanishStory Elements – English Spanish AUTHOR RESOURCES Author VideoAuthor Website LESSON PLANS & ACTIVITIES LESSON PLAN AND ACTIVITIES WITH GOOGLE RESOURCESLESSONS FROM OTHER SOURCES:Teacher Guide From Candlewick PressTeaching Guide From Coretta Scott King ... read more
HOW TO READ A BOOK RESOURCES
How To Read A Book PREVIEW BUY ON AMAZON By Kwame Alexander Spanish available? No Grades: Kindergarten 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Summary: Find a tree—oblack tupelo ordawn redwood will do—andplant yourself.(It’s okay if you prefer a stoop, like Langston Hughes.)With these words, an adventure begins. Kwame Alexander’s evocative poetry and Melissa Sweet’s lush artwork come together to take readers on a sensory journey between the pages of a book. MEMBERS-ONLY TEACHING RESOURCES TEACHING RESOURCES Lesson Plan and Google ActivitiesKWL ChartVenn Diagram – English SpanishMain Idea and Details – English SpanishSomebody Wanted But Then So – English SpanishStory Elements – English Spanish AUTHOR RESOURCES Author VideoAuthor Website LESSON PLANS & ACTIVITIES LESSON PLAN ... read more
Mae Among the Stars Resources
Mae Among the Stars PREVIEW BUY ON AMAZON By Roda Ahmed Spanish available? No Grades: Kindergarten 1st, 2nd, 3rd Summary: 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. A biography of Mae Jemison. MEMBERS-ONLY TEACHING RESOURCES TEACHING RESOURCES Lesson Plan and Google ActivitiesKWL ChartVenn Diagram – English SpanishMain Idea and Details – English SpanishSomebody Wanted But Then So – English SpanishStory Elements – English Spanish AUTHOR RESOURCES Author VideoAuthor Website LESSON PLANS & ACTIVITIES LESSON PLAN AND ACTIVITIES WITH GOOGLE RESOURCESLESSONS FROM OTHER SOURCES:SEL ... read more
The Wall In the Middle of the Book Resources
The Wall in the Middle of the Book PREVIEW BUY ON AMAZON By Jon Agee Spanish available? No Grades: Kindergarten 1st, 2nd, 3rd Summary: There's a wall in the middle of the book, and our hero--a young knight--is sure that the wall protects his side of the book from the dangers of the other side--like an angry tiger and giant rhino, and worst of all, an ogre who would gobble him up in a second! But our knight doesn't seem to notice the crocodile and growing sea of water that are emerging on his side. When he's almost over his head and calling for help, who will come to his rescue? An individual who isn't as dangerous as the knight thought--from a side of the book that might just have some positive things to offer after all! MEMBERS-ONLY TEACHING RESOURCES TEACHING RESOURCES Lesson Plan and ... read more
Milo’s Hat Trick Resources
Milo's hat trick PREVIEW BUY ON AMAZON By jon agee Spanish available? No Grades: Kindergarten 1st, 2nd, 3rd Summary: Milo the Magnificent is the world’s least magnificent magician. He can't even pull a rabbit out of his hat! When Mr. Popovich gives him one more chance, Milo knows he has no choice: he has to go out and catch a rabbit for his act. Instead, he catches a bear. And the bear promises to help! Into the hat he dives. Milo rides the train home, sure his act will go off perfectly tonight. But when he arrives in his dressing room, he discovers that he left his hat—and the bear!—on the train. Meanwhile, across town, a man in a restaurant has a very familiar hat . . . Can Milo get his hat back in time for his act? MEMBERS-ONLY TEACHING RESOURCES TEACHING RESOURCES Lesson Plan and Google ... read more
5 Best Book Shelving Strategies For Elementary Librarians
In today's world of shifting trends and emerging trends in library collection organization, proper book shelving strategies are crucial to keeping your library organized and accessible. With the abundance of information available at our fingertips, it's more important than ever to have a system in place that makes finding and retrieving books as easy as possible for your patrons. In this article, we will explore some of the best book shelving strategies that can help you keep your library organized and user-friendly. Categorizing Your Books The first step to organizing your library is categorizing your books. This can be done in a number of ways, including by subject, author, genre, or age group. Dewey Decimal System: One of the most effective strategies is to use the Dewey Decimal System, which is a numerical classification system that organizes books by subject. This ... read more
30 Minute Library Lessons: Ideas for Busy Elementary Librarians
Don't let a busy schedule keep you from providing engaging library programming. These 30-minute library lessons are perfect for busy elementary librarians who find themselves short on time but not passion. What to do with 30 minute library lessons? Some of the buildings I work in have 30 minute library classes, while others have as little as 15 minutes. You can still get a lot done and somehow still get a good lesson in with that time even with checkout. You should be able to implement most if not all of these ideas with the right planning and preparation. 1. Book Talks: Quick and Engaging Reviews Book talks are a great way to get your students excited about reading under-circulated classics. They can also be used to promote new books in your collection. In just 30 minutes, you can give a quick and engaging review of a book, highlighting its plot, characters, and themes. ... read more
Resources For The Bill of Rights For Kids
The Bill of Rights is an important document that outlines the basic rights and freedoms of American citizens. It's important for kids to learn about these rights and understand how they impact their daily lives. Here's a great resource list for kids to research and learn about the Bill of Rights, including specific information on each amendment including free and paid resources depending on your teaching situation. Free Bill of Rights Resources For Kids 1. The Bill of Rights For Kids in Plain English A great video that gives a kid-friendly definition of the Bill of Rights. The video is quick and engaging - created by a fourth grader. 2. Mr. Nussbaum A great article that gives a brief history of the Bill of Rights as well as a quick explanation of each amendment. Includes audio as a support. This is my favorite resource for if you have students study a specific amendment ... read more
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