Category Archives: process skills

Teaching Process Skills with Children’s Literature: Measuring Penny

Posted on September 1, 2008 by openwidearchive

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

Posted on September 1, 2008 by openwidearchive

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

Posted on September 1, 2008 by openwidearchive

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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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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