Monthly Archives: August 2008

Teaching Process Skills with Children’s Literature: Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?

Posted on August 29, 2008 by openwidearchive

Join the polar bear while he learns all about animal sounds at the zoo. Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? is the “auditory” version of Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle’s book Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do … Continue reading →

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How’s Your Content Knowledge?

Posted on August 27, 2008 by Tricia

My students arrive in 75 minutes. On the first day of class we begin by with a scavenger hunt as both a means of introduction and a way for me to see how much they “know” about the curriculum they … Continue reading →

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Nonfiction Monday – A Food Chain Trio

Posted on August 25, 2008 by Tricia

While I’ve been preparing my syllabi for fall, my son and I have been reading sets of books on some of the topics that are covered. Our recent reading has taken us into the realm of food chains and food … Continue reading →

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Nonfiction Monday – 10 Things I Can Do To Help My World

Posted on August 25, 2008 by Tricia

I was browsing the stacks at a local bookstore yesterday when this book jumped out at me. I was struck in part by the light bulb cutout on the cover and in part by the recycling symbol and statement indicating … Continue reading →

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Nonfiction Monday – It’s Back to School We Go!

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Tricia

Back to school is right around the corner for many kids. As summer’s end approaches, minds are on new teachers (who will it be?), new clothes (what will I wear?), school supplies and much more. First day jitters may already … Continue reading →

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Nonfiction Monday – Go, Go America

Posted on August 11, 2008 by Tricia

Alright readers, time for a quiz. Read each of the following statements and name the STATE that correctly completes the sentence. It illegal for boys to hurl snowballs at trees in the state of __. The annual Bald is Beautiful … Continue reading →

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Nonfiction Monday – And So They Build

Posted on August 4, 2008 by Tricia

I love books about animals homes. I’m always amazed at the vast array of shapes, sizes, and locations they come in. Perhaps more impressive though, is how some of these homes are built. That is the subject of this beautifully … Continue reading →

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