Week of February 27, 2023 | TK | Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
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Ten Apples Up On Top! by Dr. Seuss (writing as Theo. LeSieg)
A lion, tiger, and dog are balancing ten apples on their heads when two irritable bears start to chase them.
Crafty Connection Cat in the Hat coloring sheet
Website Seussville
A lion, tiger, and dog are balancing ten apples on their heads when two irritable bears start to chase them.
Crafty Connection Cat in the Hat coloring sheet
Website Seussville
Week of February 27, 2023 | K | Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
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I Can Read with My Eyes Shut! by Dr. Seuss
The Cat in the Hat takes Young Cat in tow to show him the fun he can get out of reading.
Crafty Connection Cat in the Hat coloring sheet
Website Seussville
The Cat in the Hat takes Young Cat in tow to show him the fun he can get out of reading.
Crafty Connection Cat in the Hat coloring sheet
Website Seussville
Week of February 27, 2023 | First Grade | Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
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And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, by Dr. Seuss
Marco struggles to report truthfully to his father the events of his day, rather than embellish the dull sights in order to make for a more exciting tale. Published in 1937, this first book for children by Dr. Seuss was rejected by 27 publishers before being accepted by Vanguard Press.
Discuss When the book finally made it to the shelves, some people thought it was unsuitable for children, saying the story encouraged the telling of lies. In fact, the book is about an active imagination; Marco tells the truth at the end. However, in March 2021 Seuss Enterprises pulled Mulberry Street from publication along with five other works by Seuss due to the inclusion of imagery they deem as "hurtful and wrong." Talk about the removal in the context of the No Place for Hate Pledge (coming next week) and how it can sometimes take many years to rectify a wrong.
Video 4-year-old on the importance of reading
Crafty Connection Cat in the Hat coloring sheet
Website Seussville
Marco struggles to report truthfully to his father the events of his day, rather than embellish the dull sights in order to make for a more exciting tale. Published in 1937, this first book for children by Dr. Seuss was rejected by 27 publishers before being accepted by Vanguard Press.
Discuss When the book finally made it to the shelves, some people thought it was unsuitable for children, saying the story encouraged the telling of lies. In fact, the book is about an active imagination; Marco tells the truth at the end. However, in March 2021 Seuss Enterprises pulled Mulberry Street from publication along with five other works by Seuss due to the inclusion of imagery they deem as "hurtful and wrong." Talk about the removal in the context of the No Place for Hate Pledge (coming next week) and how it can sometimes take many years to rectify a wrong.
Video 4-year-old on the importance of reading
Crafty Connection Cat in the Hat coloring sheet
Website Seussville
Week of February 27, 2023 | 2nd Grade | Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
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Wild About Books, by Judy Sierra
In this celebration of the literary life, librarian Molly McGrew drives her bookmobile into the zoo, and then the fun begins! The animals draw close to listen to a Dr. Seuss story, and once they "learn all about this new something called reading," they try creating their very own stories.
Video 4-year-old on the importance of reading
Crafty Connection Create your Dr. Seuss name Students experiment with their names to create their own pseudonyms: Doctor + Middle Name | Abbreviation of First Name + Last Name spelled backwards.
Website Seussville
In this celebration of the literary life, librarian Molly McGrew drives her bookmobile into the zoo, and then the fun begins! The animals draw close to listen to a Dr. Seuss story, and once they "learn all about this new something called reading," they try creating their very own stories.
Video 4-year-old on the importance of reading
Crafty Connection Create your Dr. Seuss name Students experiment with their names to create their own pseudonyms: Doctor + Middle Name | Abbreviation of First Name + Last Name spelled backwards.
Website Seussville
Week of February 27, 2023 | Third Grade | Biography
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Farm Boy circa 1940,
(top right). Library of Congress, Bound for Glory exhibit
Tenant Farmhouse, Poplar Grove Plantation, North Carolina
(bottom right). Library of Congress, Bound for Glory exhibit
Mr. Williams, by Karen Barbour
"I was good at making my rows straight." Born the same year as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Mr. Williams lived simply, sometimes facing the harsh reality of racism in the South. This understated story drives home that though most of us will not grow up to be famous, we can live our lives with dignity.
Text Connection Describe an ordinary activity in your daily life to help others know what is is like to be you. Consider keeping a diary or journal to capture moments in your daily life.
(top right). Library of Congress, Bound for Glory exhibit
Tenant Farmhouse, Poplar Grove Plantation, North Carolina
(bottom right). Library of Congress, Bound for Glory exhibit
Mr. Williams, by Karen Barbour
"I was good at making my rows straight." Born the same year as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Mr. Williams lived simply, sometimes facing the harsh reality of racism in the South. This understated story drives home that though most of us will not grow up to be famous, we can live our lives with dignity.
Text Connection Describe an ordinary activity in your daily life to help others know what is is like to be you. Consider keeping a diary or journal to capture moments in your daily life.
Week of February 27, 2023 | All Grades | CA Young Reader Medal
Picture Book Nominee Presentations Begin
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About the CYRM California Young Reader Medal Program
Parker Looks Up, by Parker and Jessica Curry
This book is based on the viral photograph of two-year-old Parker Curry, who, during a visit to the National Portrait Gallery in the spring of 2018, became mesmerized by Amy Sherald's portrait of Michelle Obama. Sparkles and confetti pieces to show when Parker is spellbound, or she sees something that is inspiring to her. Attentive readers will notice that the pieces of confetti match the colors from Michelle Obama's dress.
Parker Looks Up, by Parker and Jessica Curry
This book is based on the viral photograph of two-year-old Parker Curry, who, during a visit to the National Portrait Gallery in the spring of 2018, became mesmerized by Amy Sherald's portrait of Michelle Obama. Sparkles and confetti pieces to show when Parker is spellbound, or she sees something that is inspiring to her. Attentive readers will notice that the pieces of confetti match the colors from Michelle Obama's dress.
Week of February 27, 2023 | 4th/5th Grade | CA Young Reader Medal
Picture Book for Older Readers Nominee Presentations Begin
Novel Reading Challenge (Optional) Voting Party March 29
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About the CYRM California Young Reader Medal Program
This Way, Charlie, by Caron Levis
When nearly-blind Charlie the horse comes to live at Antonia's ranch for sick, injured, and anxious animals, Jack the goat initially has little patience with the big, amiable fellow. Their ensuing friendship is based on a true story that took place on a wildlife ranch–sanctuary.
Video Charlie and Jack at Wild Heart Ranch, Oklahoma
This Way, Charlie, by Caron Levis
When nearly-blind Charlie the horse comes to live at Antonia's ranch for sick, injured, and anxious animals, Jack the goat initially has little patience with the big, amiable fellow. Their ensuing friendship is based on a true story that took place on a wildlife ranch–sanctuary.
Video Charlie and Jack at Wild Heart Ranch, Oklahoma
Novel Reading Challenge | Grades 4/5 | Read All Three & Vote on 3/29/23 | Participation Optional
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Optional Students in fourth and fifth grade are invited to participate in an optional novel reading challenge. students qualify to participate by completing this questionnaire and returning it to Mrs. Snively by Friday, March 24. Voting day is Wednesday, March 29 during lunch. Participants will eat their lunch in the library, vote, and receive prizes and giveaways. This challenge is not part of the CYRM program.
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