Week of March 11, 2024 | TK-Third Grade
California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee 3 of 5
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California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee | Book 3 of 5
The Scarecrow, by Beth Ferry
In this tender story about the comforting power of friendship and the joy of helping others, a loving bond grows between two unlikely friends. About the California Young Reader Medal Program
Crafty Connection Scarecrow coloring sheet
The Scarecrow, by Beth Ferry
In this tender story about the comforting power of friendship and the joy of helping others, a loving bond grows between two unlikely friends. About the California Young Reader Medal Program
Crafty Connection Scarecrow coloring sheet
Week of March 11, 2024 | Fourth and 5th Grade
California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee 3 of 5
CYRM Picture Book for Older Readers Nominee 3 of 3
CYRM Intermediate Novels Reading Challenge (Optional)
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California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee | Book 3 of 5
The Scarecrow, by Beth Ferry
In this tender story about the comforting power of friendship and the joy of helping others, a loving bond grows between two unlikely friends. About the California Young Reader Medal Program
Crafty Connection Scarecrow coloring sheet
The Scarecrow, by Beth Ferry
In this tender story about the comforting power of friendship and the joy of helping others, a loving bond grows between two unlikely friends. About the California Young Reader Medal Program
Crafty Connection Scarecrow coloring sheet
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California Young Reader Medal Picture Book for Older Readers Nominee | Book 3 of 3
Nicky & Vera, by Peter Sis
1. Intro Click to enlarge image of Nicky and child then read this brief synopsis: The true story of Sir Nicholas "Nicky" Winton, a young London broker who, in the months leading up to World War II, rescued 669 predominantly Jewish children from the Nazis. Nicky visited Prague in December 1938 and found families who had fled the rise of the Nazis in Germany and Austria living in desperate conditions with little or no shelter and food, and under threat of Nazi invasion. He immediately realized it was a race against time to rescue the children before the borders closed. Like The Scarecrow, Nicky & Vera reminds us about the joy of helping others, and the lasting bond that can create.
2. Read one-sheet about Sir Nicholas Winton
3. Show One Life movie trailer (running time 2 min.)
4. Read Nicky & Vera, by Peter Sis
5. Read one-sheet about Peter Sis
Nicky & Vera, by Peter Sis
1. Intro Click to enlarge image of Nicky and child then read this brief synopsis: The true story of Sir Nicholas "Nicky" Winton, a young London broker who, in the months leading up to World War II, rescued 669 predominantly Jewish children from the Nazis. Nicky visited Prague in December 1938 and found families who had fled the rise of the Nazis in Germany and Austria living in desperate conditions with little or no shelter and food, and under threat of Nazi invasion. He immediately realized it was a race against time to rescue the children before the borders closed. Like The Scarecrow, Nicky & Vera reminds us about the joy of helping others, and the lasting bond that can create.
2. Read one-sheet about Sir Nicholas Winton
3. Show One Life movie trailer (running time 2 min.)
4. Read Nicky & Vera, by Peter Sis
5. Read one-sheet about Peter Sis
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Optional CYRM Reading Challenge In October 2023, students in fourth and fifth grade were invited to read the three nominated CYRM intermediate novels and be ready to vote for their favorite. Voting day is Wednesday, March 27, during lunch. Participants will eat their lunch in the library, vote, and receive prizes and giveaways. Students qualify to participate by completing this WORKSHEET and returning it to Mrs. Snively by Monday, March 25.
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