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Teaching Process Skills with Children’s Literature: Graphs
Graphs written by Bonnie Bader and illustrated by Mernie Gallagher Cole is a story about a boy who does not want to go to his family reunion. Gary, the boy gives many reasons as to why he can’t go to the reunion, including … Continue reading
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Teaching Process Skills with Children’s Literature: Big Tracks, Little Tracks Following Animal Prints
Introduction: Being able to classify and identify objects in the world has become an important apsect of the elementary curriculm. Children are required to be able to differentiate between different animals, especially relating to certain characteristics such as color and … Continue reading
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Teaching Process Skills with Children’s Literature: Big and Small, Room for All
Big and Small, Room for All, written by Jo Ellen Bogart, is a wonderfully illustrated new book that introduces young children to the concept of size and how they fit in the world. Using simple language and eye-catching watercolor paintings, this book successfully explains … Continue reading
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Teaching Process Skills with Children’s Literature: Millions to Measure
Millions to Measure is part of a great series of books by David Schwartz that deals with measurements in length, weight, and volume. It explores how the metric system came about and explains how to measure using the metric system. … Continue reading
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Teaching Process Skills with Children’s Literature: I See Myself
I See Myself, written by Vicki Cobb and illustrated by Julia Gorton, follows a young girl exploring why she can see herself in some objects, like in a mirror or car window, but not in others. Throughout the book, children start to … Continue reading
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Teaching Process Skills with Children’s Literature: The Tree of Life
The Tree of Life by Peter SÃs offers an interesting portrayal of Charles Darwin’s life as a scientist. This book begins with a very good introduction. It begins, “Charles Darwin opens his eyes for the first time! He has no idea that … Continue reading
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Teaching Process Skills With Children’s Literature: Manfish: A Story of Jacques Cousteau
Manfish: A Story of Jacques Cousteau by Jennifer Berne and illustrated by Eric Puybaret takes children on a journey through the life of a curious boy who later became an inventor, film maker, explorer and marine conservationist. “From the very … Continue reading
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Teaching Process Skills with Children’s Literature: Room for Ripley
So you’re wondering how in the world are you going to be able to teach your students about capacity and liquid measurement in a fun and easy way. Room for Ripley by Stuart J. Murphy & illustrated by Sylvie Wickstrom … Continue reading
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Teaching Process Skills with Children’s Literature: Darwin
Do you want your students to be as excited and interested about science as Charles Darwin was? Check out the book Darwin by Alice B. McGinty and illustrated by Mary Azarian, and let their curiosity roll. In this beautifully illustrated … Continue reading
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Teaching Process Skills With Children’s Literature: How Math Works
How Math Works, by Carol Vorderman, is an interesting guide to deciphering the mysteries of mathematics. Geared towards students in grades 3-6, this book includes many hands-on experiments with clear, step-by-step instructions and colorful photographs. A list of materials needed … Continue reading
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