Monthly Archives: January 2008

Connecting Science and Children’s Literature

Posted on January 5, 2008 by Tricia

Looking for some ideas for integrating children’s literature into science instruction? These sites offer some great starting points. 40 Books About Science and Scientists http://www.education.wisc.edu/ccbc/books/detailListBooks.asp?idBookLists=76 40 Books About the Seasons http://www.education.wisc.edu/ccbc/books/detailListBooks.asp?idBookLists=84 Combining Poetry and Science http://www.ala.org/ala/booklinksbucket/CombiningPoetryandScience.pdf “Doing” Science with Poetry … Continue reading →

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Connecting Math and Children’s Literature

Posted on January 5, 2008 by Tricia

Looking for some ideas for integrating children’s literature into math instruction? These sites offer some great starting points. Books Count! Number Fun for Young Children http://www.education.wisc.edu/ccbc/books/detailListBooks.asp?idBookLists=148 Children’s Literature in Mathematics Instruction http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/mathpict.htm Making Sense of Dollars and Cents: Books About … Continue reading →

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Book Awards and “Best of” Lists

Posted on January 5, 2008 by Tricia

Looking for recent and past award winning books? How about titles that make the “Best of” lists? Find what you need at these sites. ALA Notable Children’s Books http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/childrensnotable/notablecbooklist/currentnotable.htm Américas Book Award for Children’s and Young Adult Literature http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/CLACS/outreach/americas.html Booklist … Continue reading →

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Seeing ALL Children in Children’s Literature

Posted on January 5, 2008 by Tricia

If you are looking for books that explore the world and ALL its peoples, here are some sites that will help you find what you’re looking for. 40 Spanish/English Bilingual Books http://education.wisc.edu/ccbc/books/detailListBooks.asp?idBookLists=102 50 Multicultural Books Every Child Should Know http://www.education.wisc.edu/ccbc/books/detailListBooks.asp?idBookLists=42 … Continue reading →

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Flat and Square

Posted on January 4, 2008 by Tricia

Kristine O’Connell George’s book entitled Book! is this inspiration for this blog’s title. You can listen to her read it, because poetry deserves to be read and heard. It begins with “My gift is flat and square,” and ends with … Continue reading →

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