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

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

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

Get Ready For Kindergarten

Looking forward to the first day of school? Stop by the library and pick up some of these great books to help you get ready for kindergarten.

Wow School by Robert Neubecker

Kindergarten Rocks by Katie Davis

I Am Too Absolutely Small for School by Lauren Child

Emily's First 100 Days of School by Rosemary Wells

And check out these websites for some cool crafts and activities:

Kaboose School Crafts

About.Com

And for Parents, tips on first day of school:

National Education Association

Something Great to Read

The Secret of the Painted House by Marion Dane Bauer

My review

rating: 3 of 5 stars
Emily just wants to get away from her new house in the forest, but when she gets trapped in a strange playhouse in the woods, she realizes home is just where she wants to be.


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