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Blog Defunct

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Tricia

Please note that this blog has not been updated since 2010. It has been kept online as a resource for teachers.

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Teaching Process Skills with Children’s Literature: June 29, 1999

Posted on March 10, 2010 by openwidearchive

June 29, 1999, written and illustrated by Caldecott Medalist David Wiesner, chronicles the strange events that occur exactly one month after the story’s young scientist, Holly Evans, launches vegetable seedlings into the sky on seed flats with Acme weather balloons. … Continue reading →

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Teaching Ancient Civilizations with Children’s Literature: The Trojan Horse

Posted on February 6, 2010 by openwidearchive

Warwick Hutton masterfully retells and illustrates the famous legend of  The Trojan Horse. The familiar story is told in child friendly language that provides context to the simple and beautiful  watercolor and pen illustrations.  For those who may be unfamiliar … Continue reading →

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Teaching Physical Science with Children’s Literature: It’s Science! Solid, Liquid, or Gas?

Posted on January 25, 2010 by openwidearchive

Introduction and Summary It’s Science! Solid, Liquid, or Gas? written by Sally Hewitt, is about the different states of matter. It explores matter throughout the book with a key word on each page, such as “Gas”, followed by a description … Continue reading →

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