Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Clementine's Letter Clementine's Letter by Sara Pennypacker


My review


rating: 5 of 5 stars
Clementine is the B-E-S-T best. This third grader is full of fantastic ideas, and although they sometimes get her into trouble, you can be sure she had the best of intentions, and they are always fun to read about. Her parents and teacher know just how to help Clementine do her best, but can she figure out the rules with a new substitute teacher?


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Check out all the Clementine Books from Newton Falls Public Library:
Clementine

The Talented Clementine

and

Clementine's Letter

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Fall Fun


I can still hear the lawn mowers going 'round outside, but each night it is getting colder and fall is on the way. I've started looking for great crafts, activities and songs for fall, and I thought I would share what I found with you! Enjoy!

Kindernature

Teaching Heart

Step by Step

Patti's Preschool Resources

Some of my favorite books for fall are:

Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert

Mouse's First Fall by Lauren Thompson

Apples and Pumpkins by Anne Rockwell

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Olympic Topics

Are you watching the Olympics? As I watch the competitions, I am learning about China and its people, about athletes and all the hard work that they do, and about the long history of the Olympics. If you are interested in these things too, here are some titles for you:


The Emperor's Silent Army: Terracotta Warriors of Ancient China by Jane O'Conner


Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolph Became the World's Fastest Woman by Kathleen Krull


Hour of the Olympics and Ancient Greece and The Olympics: A Nonfiction Companion to Hour of the Olympics by Mary Pope Osborne