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The Mysterious Cave Paintings of Logansport, IN
Okay, so I’ve been driving through Logansport on my way to do Purdue Univ literary conferences appearances and school visits in Lafayette, IN for the last few years. Every time I pass this bridge, I...
View ArticleWelcome to the new website!
It is finally up! I hope the new format, weekly updated content, and expanded educational resources will provide all of you with more fun and assistance in using books in the classroom. Jeff, the...
View ArticleNature Fun For Computer Kids (Oh, and me!)
I have a new way to find a morning bubble of joy. Take a look at National Geographic’s new and improved web cams. Right now I am watching a heron in Africa. Earlier I was watching, and identifying fish...
View ArticleGeography, Music, Culture: Nat Geo Global Music
National Geographic has a great new music feature you’ll want to check out. This is a great way for families and just interested people in general to explore world music. Go to the link below and in...
View ArticleBumblebee Queen Math
For a teacher’s workshop recently, I was asked to share some ideas about using THE BUMBLEBEE QUEEN (Charlesbridge) in the context of math. Below are some of my informal ideas. I’m sure they will spark...
View ArticleFor Parents of Young Authors and Young Scientists
Additional posts for family fun: Raising a Young Scientist Nurturing Your Young Author
View ArticleBoogie For Your Bones
The National Osteoporosis Society in the United Kingdom has put a fun little dance routine up on youtube. Just google or go to youtube for “Boogie for Your Bones” Have some fun dancing around the...
View ArticleEnglish/Language Arts and Science Standards for Ant, Ant, Ant: An Insect Chant
These are based on Indiana Standards but should fit most. Ant, Ant, Ant (An Insect Chant) English/Language Arts Standards Kindergarten K.1.1 Identify the front cover, back cover, and title page of a...
View ArticleStandards for Bird, Bird, Bird: A Chirping Chant
Bird, Bird, Bird (A Chirping Chant) English/Language Arts Standards Kindergarten K.1.1 Identify the front cover, back cover, and title page of a book. K.1.2 Follow words from left to right and from...
View ArticleEnglish/Language Arts and Science Standards for Trout, Trout, Trout: a Fish...
Trout, Trout, Trout (A Fish Chant) English/Language Arts Standards Kindergarten K.1.1 Identify the front cover, back cover, and title page of a book. K.1.2 Follow words from left to right and from top...
View ArticleEnglish/Language Arts and Science Standards For Trout Are Made of Trees
Standards: Trout are Made of Trees English/Language Arts Standards Kindergarten K.1.1 Identify the front cover, back cover, and title page of a book. K.1.2 Follow words from left to right and from top...
View ArticleEnglish/Language Arts and Science Standards for Stars Beneath Your Bed
Stars Beneath Your Bed English/Language Arts Standards K.1.1 Identify the front cover, back cover, and title page of a book. K.1.2 Follow words from left to right and from top to bottom on the printed...
View ArticleYoga for Writers and Other Sore Computer Bodies
Being a writer can be perilous. Hours poring over books and sitting at the computer take a toll on our bodies. Our bodies are made to move, to climb trees and walk through forests and swim in rivers....
View ArticleStandards for the Bumblebee Queen
The Bumblebee Queen English/Language Arts Standards K.1.1 Identify the front cover, back cover, and title page of a book. K.1.2 Follow words from left to right and from top to bottom on the printed...
View ArticleStandards for Dig, Wait, Listen: a Desert Toad’s Tale
Dig Wait Listen English/Language Arts Standards Kindergarten K.1.1 Identify the front cover, back cover, and title page of a book. K.1.2 Follow words from left to right and from top to bottom on the...
View ArticleStandards for Vulture View
Vulture View English/Language Arts Standards Kindergarten K.1.1 Identify the front cover, back cover, and title page of a book. K.1.2 Follow words from left to right and from top to bottom on the...
View ArticleStandards for Hush, Little Puppy
Hush, Little Puppy English/Language Arts Standards Kindergarten K.1.1 Identify the front cover, back cover, and title page of a book. K.1.2 Follow words from left to right and from top to bottom on...
View ArticleBumblebee Math
Here are some ideas, sketched out, for what educators might do with the book, THE BUMBLEBEE QUEEN. BUMBLEBEE MATH (A mathematical look at The Bumblebee Queen by April Pulley Sayre) BEING A...
View ArticleTrout Are Made of Trees Sound and Sequence Activity
Here is an activity shared by author/educator Shirley Smith Duke, who presented it at the NAEYC Conference in Dallas in Nov 2008 in her 6+Traits session with author Anastasia Suen. Thank you Shirley...
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November Animal: It’s a Blur!
Look at the suprise we had last night. This animal was eating bird seed near our bird feeder. Hooray! This is my first good look at a gray fox. See the dark mask on its face? Although this fox has a...
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