Monthly Archives: January 2008

Podcast No. 1 – What Makes a Good Counting Book?

Posted on January 30, 2008 by Tricia

In this inaugural podcast, I consider the qualities of good counting books. This one comes in at a whopping 16 minutes, but it’s filled with book suggestions and points to consider when selecting titles. Books mentioned include: Teeth, Tails and … Continue reading →

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Nonfiction Monday – I, Matthew Henson: Polar Explorer

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Tricia

I am always on the lookout for strong biographies to add to my teaching collection. I stumbled across I, Matthew Henson shortly after the new year and after reading just a few pages, knew I had to have it. Here’s … Continue reading →

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School Around the Globe

Posted on January 18, 2008 by Tricia

I recently received an e-mail with the following request. I need to come up with a collection of children’s books that includes various representations of schools. I was hoping to find books involving schools in other countries and cultures, but … Continue reading →

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Outstanding Science Books Published in 2007

Posted on January 12, 2008 by Tricia

Yesterday I posted the results of the BCCB Blue Ribbon Awards in Nonfiction on my other blog. While I found the selected books to be excellent choices, I was more than a little disappointed that not one science book made … Continue reading →

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BCCB Blue Ribbons – Nonfiction

Posted on January 11, 2008 by Tricia

Each year the staff of The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books awards Blue Ribbons to the books they believe to be the best of the previous year’s literature for youth. Here is this year’s list for nonfiction. The … Continue reading →

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Finding Winning Science Titles – Awards and Booklists

Posted on January 8, 2008 by Tricia

Finding good science books for kids isn’t hard, not if you know where to look. There are many outstanding lists published each year, as well as some lesser known awards that highlight excellent science books. Here are some gems you … Continue reading →

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Blogrolls and Resources

Posted on January 5, 2008 by Tricia

I’ve been thinking a lot about the issue of blogrolls and how to link to the resources that I find most valuable in my teaching. I’ve decided that instead of generating a blogroll that will extend down the page and … Continue reading →

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Poetry Resources

Posted on January 5, 2008 by Tricia

Integrating children’s literature across the curriculum means using poetry as well as picture books. If you are looking for poetry resources to get you started, check out some of the sites on this list. 30 Days of Poetry http://www.msrogers.com/English2/poetry/30_days_of_poetry.htm ArtsEdge: … Continue reading →

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General Resources for Children’s Literature

Posted on January 5, 2008 by Tricia

There are many, many good resources on the web for thinking about children’s literature. Here are few of my favorites. Booklists by CLP Children’s Librarians http://www.clpgh.org/kids/booknook/topicbooklists/ Booktalks Quick and Simple http://nancykeane.com/booktalks/default.htm Carol Hurst’s Children’s Literature Site http://www.carolhurst.com/index.html Children’s Book Council … Continue reading →

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Connecting Social Studies and Children’s Literature

Posted on January 5, 2008 by Tricia

Looking for some ideas for integrating children’s literature into social studies instruction? These sites offer some great starting points. Thematic Book Lists from the Cooperative Children’s Book Center 40 Books About Labor http://www.education.wisc.edu/ccbc/books/detailListBooks.asp?idBookLists=104 40 Books About Peace and Social Justice … Continue reading →

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