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Read-Alouds and Presentations Week to Week by Grade Level

5/30/2022

 

Week of May 30, 2022 | TK | Sharing

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This Is MY Fort! by Drew Daywalt
Monkey and Cake are normally good friends, but today Cake is building a no-Monkey fort--until Monkey teaches him a lesson about being alone and he realizes that forts (and other things) are much better when they are shared.

How to Share with a Bear, by Erik Pinder
Thomas builds a cave of pillows and blankets where he can read, but when he goes to get a flashlight, a young "bear" goes inside and nothing Thomas does discourages the bear from being near him.
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Crafty Connection Craft a brown bag bear puppet using paint and cut-out shapes, or simplify by using markers instead.

Week of May 30, 2022 | Kindergarten | Fun with Cats & Kindness

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Lost Cat, by C. Roger Mader
Slipper the cat is mistakenly left behind in the commotion when the lady she has always lived with moves in with her daughter's family, so Slipper sets out to find someone new to adopt. 

The Cat Who Lost His Purr, by Michele Coxon

Bootle the cat searches inside and outside for his lost purr and only retrieves it when his owners return.

I Like Your Buttons! by Sarah Lamstein,
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When a little girl compliments her teacher it starts a chain reaction of goodwill, good deeds, and thoughtfulness throughout the day.

June is Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month Click for info
Crafty Connection Create a bracelet made with buttons and pipe cleaners.

Week of May 30, 2022 | First Grade | A HOLE Lot of Fun

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Please, Mr. Panda, by Steve Antony
What is the proper way to ask for a doughnut?

The Hole Story of the Doughnut, by Pat Miller
In 1843, 14-year old Hanson Gregory left his home in Rockport, Maine and set sail as a cabin boy on the schooner Achorn, looking for adventure on the high seas. Little did he know that his knack for creative problem-solving would yield one of the world's most prized pastries.

Arnie the Doughnut, by Laurie Keller
Video Arnie the Doughnut presented by Storyline Online and actor Chris O'Dowd
Arnie the talking doughnut tries to convince Mr. Bing that not all doughnuts are meant to be eaten.
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Crafty Connection Doughnut coloring sheet 

Week of May 30, 2022 | Second Grade | Joy of Reading

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Legend of Spud Murphy, by Eoin Colfer When their mother drops them off at the library several afternoons a week, nine-year-old William and his brother dread the overbearing librarian, but are surprised at what they discover. Chapter 4 of 5.

Potatoes, by Sylvia A. Johnson

Describes the development of the potato, including information on planting seed potatoes, sprouting, the growth of the plant and its underground tubers, and the role played by tubers in the life of the potato plant, along with history of the introduction of the potato into the European diet.

The Potato King, by Christoph Niemann
A bit of reverse psychology employed by King Frederick the Great of Prussia helped make the potato the fourth largest food crop in the world today. 

Crafty Connection Video directions to make an owl using a potato stamp or recreate using crayons

Week of May 30, 2022 | Third Grade | Fascinating Worms

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Wonderful Worms, by Linda Glaser
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of the common earthworm.

My Brother Louis Measures Worms and Other Louis Stories, by Barbara Robinson
Mary Elizabeth relates the humorous misadventures of her brother Louis in this collection of short stories. This week: The Adoption of Albert

Crafty Connection Cut a spiral to make a long wiggle worm on the reverse of the worm joke sheet
At-Home Connection Paint with coffee

​Week of May 30, 2022 | Fourth Grade | New Perspectives

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Old Rock (is not boring) by Deb Pilutti
Tall Pine, Spotted Beetle, and Hummingbird are certain that being a rock is boring until Old Rock shares what he has seen and done since he first flew out of a volcano.

Charlotte and the Rock, by Stephen W. Martin
More than anything, Charlotte wants a pet. She doesn't even care what kind. But when her parents surprise her on her sixth birthday with a pet rock, the girl is thrown for a loop. Still, she tries her best to look on the bright side of the situation. Charlotte grows to love her pet, but she wishes it could return her affection. In a silly twist, Charlotte's wish comes true in a big way.
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Activity Rock painting tutorial with suggested supplies, step-by-step and simple designs.

Week of May 30, 2022 | Fifth Grade | Summer Reading Teaser

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Video A Tale Dark and Grimm book trailer

​A Tale Dark and Grimm, by Adam Gidwitz
Hansel and Gretel walk out of their own story and into eight other classic Grimm-inspired tales as the siblings learn to take charge of their destinies and become the clever architects of their own happily ever after.

Video No need to roast anyone, Hansel and Gretel...how about a PB&J sandwich made like this?

Read-Alouds and Presentations Week to Week by Grade Level

5/23/2022

 

Week of May 23, 2022 | TK and Kindergarten | Vacation Plans

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Goldfish on Vacation, by Sally Lloyd-Jones
Three goldfish live in a small bowl, in an apartment building, in the middle of a big city, until one summer they get to go on vacation--in a fountain, with lily pads, and reeds, and other neighborhood goldfish. Based on true events in New York City.

The real Hamilton Fountain in New York City Named after Robert Ray Hamilton (1850-1890), the great-grandson of Alexander Hamilton. He gave the fountain as a place for city horses to have a drink. Located at Riverside Drive and 76th Street.
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Crafty Connection Step-by-step video demonstration of how to draw a goldfish in a bowl

Week of May 23, 2022 | First Grade | Adventure in China

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The Story about Ping, by Marjorie Flack
A little duck finds adventure on the Yangtze River when he is too late to return to his master's houseboat one evening.

Video Fishing in China with cormorants

​Crafty Connection Activity
 Step-by-step directions to fold an origami boat

Week of May 23, 2022 | Second Grade | Summer Reading

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Legend of Spud Murphy, by Eoin Colfer
When their mother drops them off at the library several afternoons a week, nine-year-old William and his brother dread the overbearing librarian, but are surprised at what they discover. Chapter 3 of 5.
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Crafty Connection Step-by-step directions to make a simple owl scene using potato stamps and directions for a more complicated potato stamp art project. Both require adult supervision.

Week of May 23, 2022 | Third Grade | When Things Don't Go Right

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My Brother Louis Measures Worms and Other Louis Stories, by Barbara Robinson
Mary Elizabeth relates the humorous misadventures of her brother Louis in this collection of short stories featuring two very responsible children who somehow find themselves at the center of chaos.
​This week part 2 of 2: Louis at the Wheel.

The Rabbit Listened, by Cori Doerrfeld

When a child's block castle is destroyed, all the animals think they know just what to do, but the rabbit knows what the boy needs is someone to just listen.

Video OK Go This Too Shall Pass

Week of May 23, 2022 | Fourth Grade
Celebrating Memorial Day by Paying Kindness Forward

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Tucky Jo and Little Heart, by Patricia Polacco
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A fifteen-year-old soldier in World War II meets a sweet young girl in the Philippines who helps him remember what he is fighting for as he helps her and others of her village avoid starvation. Many years later she returns his kindness. Part 2 of 2.

Ordinary Mary's Extraordinary Day, by Emily Pearson
A child's good deed is multiplied as it is passed on by those who have been touched by the kindness of others.

Crafty Connection Make a friendship bracelet with pipe cleaners and beads or even candy wrappers

Week of May 23, 2022 | Fifth Grade | Summer Reading Teaser

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Video A Tale Dark and Grimm book trailer

​A Tale Dark and Grimm, by Adam Gidwitz
Hansel and Gretel walk out of their own story and into eight other classic Grimm-inspired tales as the siblings learn to take charge of their destinies and become the clever architects of their own happily ever after.

Video Hansel and Gretel are famous for eating a candy house. Candy is not gross, and, therefore, not awesome. But what if they ate a house of bugs? Ewww! Now THAT'S gross! The Case for Eating Bugs

Read-Alouds and Presentations Week to Week by Grade Level

5/16/2022

 

​Week of May 16, 2022 | TK | Insects

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Ladybug Girl and Bumblebee Boy, by David Soman and Jacky Davis
Lulu and Sam know how to include some new friends when they play Ladybug Girl and Bumblebee Boy, saving the playground from hairy monsters and big mean robots.
Video Ladybug Girl and Bumblebee Boy presented by Langworthy Public Library Includes a read-aloud (running time 6:56) and a ladybug paper craft (runs from minute 7:00 to 10:24)
Video Step-by-step instructions to make a paper ladybug 
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Week of May 16, 2022 | Kindergarten | We Love to Help at Home

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The LIttle Red Hen, by Paul Galdone
​In this classic folk tale, four friends live together in a cozy little house. The trouble is, only one of them does any work! The rest of them like to lie around the house all day. Do you think that's fair?
Video The Little Red Hen, presented by StoryTime at Awnie's House (running time 5:57)

Dad Bakes, by Katie Yamasaki
In this slice-of-life picture book, a father and daughter share a love of baking. After a long shift at the bakery, the father returns home for some rest, after which he and his daughter prepare dough together for a special bake.

Put it on the List, by Kristen Darbyshire
When family members see the consequences of forgetting to write things on the grocery list, they not only do better at keeping the list up-to-date, they also help with the shopping.


Kitchen Connection Basic vanilla butter cake recipe

​Week of May 16, 2022 | First Grade | A World of Worms

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Worm Gets a Job, by Kathy Caple
Worm attempts various jobs for his animal friends so that he can buy painting supplies and enter the art contest.
Video Worm Gets a Job presented by Mrs. Snively 

I Can Only Draw Worms, by Will Mabbitt
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Teaches the reader to count to ten using worms that have great adventures or everyday experiences, described but not illustrated due to the author/illustrator's inability to draw anything but worms.
Video I Can Only Draw Worms (abridged)  presented by Puffin Books (running time 1:58)
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Crafty Connection Students draw segmented worms onto a bookmark, or create worms from clay

​Week of May 16, 2022 | Second Grade | Boredom Buster: Reading

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I'm Bored, by Michael Ian Black
When a bored girl meets a potato who finds children tedius, she tries to prove him wrong by demonstrating all of the things they can do, from turning cartwheels to using their imaginations.
Video Click here for a read-aloud by the author, and a drawing demo from the illustrator.

Video Click here for Found Object Doodles by Debbie Ridpath Ohi (who probably is never bored!)

Legend of Spud Murphy, by Eoin Colfer
When their mother drops them off at the library several afternoons a week, nine-year-old William and his brother dread the overbearing librarian, but are surprised at what they discover. Chapter 1 and 2 of 5.
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Crafty Connection Children draw and cut out a potato bookmark from brown paper.

Week of May 16, 2022 | Third Grade | Responsibility

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Video Click here to see Mo Willems stage the scenery for Nanette's Baguette.

​Nanette's Baguette, by Mo Willems
Complications ensue when a young frog's mother gives her the responsibility of buying the family baguette.

My Brother Louis Measures Worms and Other Louis Stories, by Barbara Robinson
Mary Elizabeth relates the humorous misadventures of her brother Louis in this collection of short stories featuring two very responsible children who somehow find themselves at the center of chaos.
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This week part 1 of 2: Louis at the Wheel.

Crafty Connection Create a paper village of your own, inspired by buildings from your town.

Week of May 16, 2022 | Fourth Grade | Memorial Day

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Capital of Philippines, Manilla, Luzon
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Luzon rice fields
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Battle of Luzon, March 1945
Background The Republic of the Philippines is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia made up of more than 7,000 islands that are categorized under three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visaya, and Mindanao.

Tucky Jo and Little Heart, 
by Patricia Polacco
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A fifteen-year-old soldier in World War II meets a sweet young girl in the Philippines who helps him remember what he is fighting for as he helps her and others of her village avoid starvation. Many years later she returns his kindness. Part 1 of 2.

Week of May 16, 2022 | Fifth Grade | Summer Reading Teaser

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Video A Tale Dark and Grimm book trailer
A Tale Dark and Grimm, by Adam Gidwitz
Hansel and Gretel walk out of their own story and into eight other classic Grimm-inspired tales as the siblings learn to take charge of their destinies and become the clever architects of their own happily ever after.
Video A Tale Dark and Grimm may be awesome and a little gross... but what if I told you that you have mites living on...your FACE?! Ewww! Now THAT'S gross! ​

Read-Alouds and Presentations Week to Week by Grade Level

5/9/2022

 

Week of May 9, 2022 | TK and Kindergarten
Celebrating Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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Ling & Ting, Not Exactly the Same! by Grade Lin
Video Author/illustrator Grace Lin reads the first chapter from the book (running time 3:38)
Sticking together through everything from getting haircuts and preparing dumplings to practicing magic tricks and using chopsticks, identical twin sisters Ling and Ting display distinctive differences in personality and preference despite their similar looks.

Crafty Connections Follow along with author/illustrator Grace Lin to draw the Rabbit in the Moon, and learn what is symbolized by the apple, the orange, and the peach. Grace Lin also offers a Ling & Ting paper doll template to print, color, and cut out.

Week of May 9, 2022 | First Grade
Celebrating Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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The Ugly Vegetables, by Grace Lin
Video The Ugly Vegetables presented by Ed's Storytime (running time 7:12)
A little girl thinks her mother's garden is the ugliest in the neighborhood until she discovers that flowers might look and smell pretty but Chinese vegetable soup smells best of all.

Crafty Connections Follow along with author/illustrator Grace Lin to draw the Rabbit in the Moon, and learn what is symbolized by the apple, the orange, and the peach. Grace Lin also offers an Ugly Vegetable coloring sheet.
Kitchen Connection Ugly Vegetable soup recipe

Week of May 9, 2022 | Second Grade
Celebrating Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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Yoko, by Rosemary Wells
Video Yoko presented by ThePigNetwork (running time 4:18)
​Yoko's mother packs her a lunch with all her favorite sushi, but the other kids jeer ("Yuck-o-rama!") at the raw fish and green seaweed, and Yoko is devastated. In a well-meaning attempt to foster understanding, the teacher announces they will have an International Day, and everyone will bring in a dish from a foreign country. Will anyone try Yoko's sushi?
Crafty Connection Sushi coloring sheet 

Week of May 9, 2022 | 3rd-5th Grade | AAPI Heritage Month
Focus on Japanese-American Internment During World War II

Students will be introduced to Japanese-American internment camps in order to understand and appreciate a community event at Mira Costa High School honoring the Uyematsu family legacy in Manhattan Beach, and how a portion of the land the family once owned became Mira Costa. For some students this will be the first time they will have heard about the internment camps.
Community Event Sunday, May 15, 10am-12pm, MCHS Quad Meadows Elementary School and Meadows Cares invite families to learn about the Uyematsu family legacy in Manhattan Beach​ | RSVP ​
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Mira Costa sits on land formerly owned by the Uyematsu family. The original parcel stretched from Sepulveda Blvd. to Peck Ave. and from Artesia Blvd. to 2nd Street.
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Francis Uyematsu was famous for developing camellias
The Uyematsu family and Mira Costa (11 min.)

​Third Grade Presentation

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Camp Amache, Colorado, the Japanese American Internment Camp where the author's family resided
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Pre-Reading & Discussion Prompts For teachers and students from the Anti-Defamation League
Fish for Jimmy, Inspired by One Family's Experience in a Japanese-American Internment Camp, by Katie Yamasaki
Video Fish for Jimmy presented by Dana Mejia (running time 8:29)
After the attack on Pearl Harbor a family's peaceful life is shattered. The father is taken away and the rest of the family is taken to an internment camp. Little Jimmy refuses to eat the camp food and is growing weak. His brother makes a daring escape from the camp to find fresh fish to tempt Jimmy's appetite. Based on the author's family's history in a Colorado camp.
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World War II ended in 1945. In 1988 the U.S. Government finally apologized to the surviving internees from the camps. It admitted that the internment was due to racial prejudice, wartime paranoia, and poor leadership. The government also acknowledged that no Japanese American was ever found guilty of endangering the U.S. during World War II.

Fourth and Fifth Grade Presentation

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Many businesses owned by people of Japanese heritage had to be sold in haste at a fraction of their worth
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Tanforan Racetrack detention center, San Bruno, California, still smelled of horses when evacuees were moved in
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Manzanar internment camp, approx. 230 miles north of Los Angeles near Lone Pine
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Photos such as this one by Dorothea Lange documenting the camps were impounded by the military for their sympathetic nature and remained largely unseen until 2006
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Topaz internment camp in Utah
The Bracelet, by Yoshiko Uchida
Video The Bracelet presented by KonokaABC (running time 10:22)
Emi, a young Japanese-American whose family leaves Berkeley to be interned at the beginning of WW II, receives a bracelet as a parting gift from her best friend, but it's lost on the first day at the camp. Emi is desolate, but soon realizes she won't need a keepsake to remember her friend. The memories that fill her heart will always be with her. Based on the author's own experiences.
Pages to Pause for Discussion
  • Page 7 If you were Emi, what would the bracelet mean to you?
  • Page 11 How does the sentence, "Everyone was clutching bundles and suitcases tagged with family numbers," make you feel?
  • Page 14 What do you think the people who posted the sign, "We are loyal Americans" were trying to say?
  • Page 17 "This is your apartment." What are you thinking right now and why?
  • Page 19 The bracelet can't be found. How do you think Emi feels?
  • Page 23 What did Emi learn about herself?
  • Page 27 How do you think Emi's move to Utah will be different from her move to Tanforan Racetrack?

​World War II ended in 1945. In 1988 the U.S. Government finally apologized to the surviving internees from the camps. It admitted that the internment was due to racial prejudice, wartime paranoia, and poor leadership. The government also acknowledged that no Japanese American was ever found guilty of endangering the U.S. during World War II.
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