Category Archives: poetry

Teaching Earth Science with Children’s Literature: Comets, Stars, the Moon and Mars

Posted on September 24, 2008 by Tricia

Comets, Stars the Moon, and Mars is book of space paintings and poetry written and beautifully illustrated by artist, Douglas Florian. The book includes clever little poems about all eight planets, the sky, galaxies, and even a sad poem about … Continue reading →

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Teaching Physical Science with Children’s Literature: Scien-Trickery

Posted on September 10, 2008 by openwidearchive

Helping children develop critical thinking skills is essential, and Scien-Trickery by J. Patrick Lewis is a great book for the job. J. Patrick Lewis uses riddles to explore various science topics making learning fun and unique. This creative book shows … Continue reading →

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Teaching Physical Science with Children’s Literature: Spectacular Science

Posted on September 9, 2008 by openwidearchive

Do you like to read poetry and like learning about science? Here’s a fun and colorful book that allows you to enjoy both at the same time. Spectacular Science is a book of poems selected by Lee Bennett Hopkins which incorporates the beauty … Continue reading →

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Teaching Physical Science with Children’s Literature: In the Spin of Things

Posted on September 8, 2008 by openwidearchive

Unfortunately there are not many stories for teachers to read relating to motion, but there are a few out there. In the Spin of Things would be one of those few books. Rebecca Kai Dotlich and Karen Dugan once again … Continue reading →

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Teaching Physical Science with Children’s Literature: Flicker Flash

Posted on September 8, 2008 by openwidearchive

Many children associate the concept of light with the simple action of flicking a light switch and are unaware of the various forms of light that are used everyday. Joan Bransfield Graham and illustrator Nancy Davis compiled a series of poems, that … 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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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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