Monthly Archives: September 2008

Teaching Process Skills with Children’s Literature: Lunch

Have you been looking for a book about sensory descriptors that will actively engage students?  Author and illustrator, Denise Fleming, meets this need  with her book Lunch. Denise Fleming's Lunch is a clever story that teaches about the senses through … Continue reading

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Teaching Process Skills with Children’s Literature: Measuring Penny

Have you ever wondered how many different ways you can measure a dog? Measuring Penny by Loreen Leedy offers a great way to introduce students to measurement while discovering 14 different ways to measure a pet. At the beginning of … Continue reading

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Teaching Process Skills with Children’s Literature: Hello Ocean

While growing up children are constantly curious and active in exploring their surroundings.  Pam Munoz Ryan and Mark Astrella’s book Hello Ocean illustrates a common summer trip to the beach through all five senses. Hello Ocean is a descriptive book using great imagery … Continue reading

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Teaching Process Skills with Children’s Literature: My Five Senses

My Five Senses is a wonderful book for children to learn and/or refine their process skills. Born in New Jersey, Aliki is a wonderful author who incorporates a creative approach to story telling along with excellent pictures in order to attract many different … Continue reading

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Nonfiction Monday – When I Grow Up

In honor of Labor Day, I thought it appropriate to review When I Grow Up: A Young Person’s Guide to Interesting and Unusual Occupations by Jessica Loy. When I was growing up, I never dreamed about “normal” occupations. Doctor, lawyer, … Continue reading

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