Week of November 6, 2023 | TK and Kindergarten
Children's Book Week and Seasonal Veggie Silliness
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I Yam a Donkey! by Cece Bell
Last week we met a bored potato. This week, a stern yam corrects a grammatically-challenged donkey.
Crafty Connection Draw a yam bookmark on orange construction paper.
I Yam a Donkey! by Cece Bell
Last week we met a bored potato. This week, a stern yam corrects a grammatically-challenged donkey.
Crafty Connection Draw a yam bookmark on orange construction paper.
Week of November 6, 2023 | First Grade
Children's Book Week and Feasting Season Silliness
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The Wolf, the Duck, and the Mouse, by Mac Barnett
When a mouse is swallowed by a wolf, he learns that a duck devoured earlier has set up a table to enjoy the food the gluttonous predator eats.
My Little Sister Ate One Hare, by Bill Grossman
Little sister has no problem eating one hare, two snakes, and three ants, but when she gets to ten peas, she throws up quite a mess.
Stop that Pickle!, by Peter Armour
In this variation of The Gingerbread Man, a pickle tries to escape being eaten by fleeing through the city streets, pursued by a variety of other food items
Crafty Connection Rainbow food choices coloring sheet
The Wolf, the Duck, and the Mouse, by Mac Barnett
When a mouse is swallowed by a wolf, he learns that a duck devoured earlier has set up a table to enjoy the food the gluttonous predator eats.
My Little Sister Ate One Hare, by Bill Grossman
Little sister has no problem eating one hare, two snakes, and three ants, but when she gets to ten peas, she throws up quite a mess.
Stop that Pickle!, by Peter Armour
In this variation of The Gingerbread Man, a pickle tries to escape being eaten by fleeing through the city streets, pursued by a variety of other food items
Crafty Connection Rainbow food choices coloring sheet
Week of November 6, 2023 | Second Grade
Children's Book Week and National Monuments
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Website Children's Book Week
Video Washington, D.C., tour
One More Acorn, by Don Freeman
As winter nears, Earl the Squirrel searches for the acorns he stashed in the parks of Washington, D.C. Iconic author/illustrator Don Freeman began this story in 1963. His son completed it with help from an illustrator almost 50 years later.
Crafty Connection Make leaf rubbings on the reverse of the Find the Alligator coloring sheet.
Video Washington, D.C., tour
One More Acorn, by Don Freeman
As winter nears, Earl the Squirrel searches for the acorns he stashed in the parks of Washington, D.C. Iconic author/illustrator Don Freeman began this story in 1963. His son completed it with help from an illustrator almost 50 years later.
Crafty Connection Make leaf rubbings on the reverse of the Find the Alligator coloring sheet.
Week of November 6, 2023 | Third Grade
Children's Books Teach Gratitude for Equine Veterans
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Website Children's Book Week
Video Veteran's Day | PBS Kids
Background Video Sergeant Reckless, a Horse of a Different Breed | view minute 0:54-1:43
Sergeant Reckless, by Patricia McCormick
With every war comes stories of heroism. In this case, it's a little mare used to haul ammunition by U.S. soldiers during the Korean War. Though the marines had doubts about her ability to haul the heavy loads, they began her training. It quickly became apparent that not only did Reckless have a large heart, she'd also consume anything-including chocolate, Coca-Cola, and poker chips.
Training Activity Do you have a dog at home? See if you can train your dog to carry a basket, following the steps in this video. Note the similarities and differences in how the dog is taught and how Reckless was taught.
Kitchen Connection Reckless surely did love sweets! Use leftover Halloween candy to bake Candy Loaded Oatmeal Bars.
Video Veteran's Day | PBS Kids
Background Video Sergeant Reckless, a Horse of a Different Breed | view minute 0:54-1:43
Sergeant Reckless, by Patricia McCormick
With every war comes stories of heroism. In this case, it's a little mare used to haul ammunition by U.S. soldiers during the Korean War. Though the marines had doubts about her ability to haul the heavy loads, they began her training. It quickly became apparent that not only did Reckless have a large heart, she'd also consume anything-including chocolate, Coca-Cola, and poker chips.
Training Activity Do you have a dog at home? See if you can train your dog to carry a basket, following the steps in this video. Note the similarities and differences in how the dog is taught and how Reckless was taught.
Kitchen Connection Reckless surely did love sweets! Use leftover Halloween candy to bake Candy Loaded Oatmeal Bars.
Week of November 6, 2023 | Fourth Grade
Children's Books Teach Gratitude for Canine Veterans
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Website Children's Book Week
Video Veteran's Day | PBS Kids
Dogs on Duty, by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
When the news broke of the raid on Osama Bin Laden's compound, the SEAL team member that stole the show was a highly trained canine companion.
Video A salute to military working dogs.
Hey, Boy, by Benjamin Strouse
A bittersweet story of love and loss, reconciliation and aging.
Video Veteran's Day | PBS Kids
Dogs on Duty, by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
When the news broke of the raid on Osama Bin Laden's compound, the SEAL team member that stole the show was a highly trained canine companion.
Video A salute to military working dogs.
Hey, Boy, by Benjamin Strouse
A bittersweet story of love and loss, reconciliation and aging.
Week of November 6, 2023 | Fifth Grade
Children's Books Teach Gratitude for Caprine Veterans
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Website Children's Book Week
Video Veteran's Day | PBS Kids
Sergeant Billy, the True Story of the Goat Who Went to War, by Mireille Messier
In 1914, Canadian soldiers headed for battle in France borrowed a goat from a girl and promised to bring him back. He trained with his new buddies and, despite orders, they smuggled him aboard their ship. The goat did well in the trenches, comforted and amused the soldiers, and was even jailed as a spy.
Video Veteran's Day | PBS Kids
Sergeant Billy, the True Story of the Goat Who Went to War, by Mireille Messier
In 1914, Canadian soldiers headed for battle in France borrowed a goat from a girl and promised to bring him back. He trained with his new buddies and, despite orders, they smuggled him aboard their ship. The goat did well in the trenches, comforted and amused the soldiers, and was even jailed as a spy.
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