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NLAGB: Helen Lester’s Tacky the Penguin
This “Nothing Like A Good Book” (NLAGB) post is for Helen Lester’s Tacky the Penguin with delightful illustrations by Lynn Munsinger. There is “Nothing-L-A-G-B” read aloud and how it makes you feel. Tacky?!?!? Strange name for a penguin. Excuse me, an “odd” name for a penguin. This is the first installment in the misadventures of Helen Lester’s enduring
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His birthday is first, so Abraham Lincoln is older, right?
During a review of a unit on presidents, I was feeling pretty confident listening to the kiddos talk about the books and activities we had used to learn about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. As I walked by one table, I heard one of my first grade kiddos say… “No, George Washington isn’t. The other
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What ya selling? K-2 Curriculum Based Products
All PEI Penguin Educational Iceberg products can be used whole group or in work stations depending on the independence level of your kiddos. The product categories are Daily 5, English Language Arts, Holidays, IB PYP, Math, NLAGB (Nothing Like A Good Book), and Social Studies. The activities are designed to address TEA’s (Texas Education Agency) Curriculum Standards
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NLAGB: Busy Chipmunk by Kirsten Hall
This “Nothing Like A Good Book” (NLAGB) post is for Kirsten Hall’s Busy Chipmunk, with lovely illustrations by Cary Phillips. There is “Nothing-L-A-G-B” read aloud and how it makes you feel. Isn’t the chipmunk, just the cutest? Immediately you’re wonder what the chipmunk could be busy doing. You could tell a whole story before turning one page.
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Happy Fall Ya’ll with Splat the Cat!
“Appropriate seasonal clothing for fall? Sweaters, jackets, gloves??” Not so much! But “Pumpkins” – Oh yeah! Happy Fall Ya’ll! Summer to Fall has always been an interesting time in my classroom in Houston, Texas. Good luck trying to discuss the seasonal changes and appropriate clothing with kinder kiddos experiencing autumn in southeast Texas. This is
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NLAGB: J. Yolen’s Off We Go!
This “Nothing Like A Good Book” (NLAGB) post is for Jane Yolen’s Off We Go!, with amazing illustrations by Laurel Molk. There is “Nothing-L-A-G-B” read aloud and how it makes you feel. I love the frantic, but happy expressions of the characters on the cover. It’s a “back-front” cover. You know the kind, where you open the
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Padre, Abba, Daddy Day
Time to give the “Dads” their spot in the limelight. Bless ’em since their special day isn’t during the school year, they’ve learned not to expect as many cards or creations from school as Mom received in May. I’ve created this Father’s Day product to say … Thanks Dads! It’s your turn! The product includes
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Yeehaw! It’s Rodeo Time!
Howdy from Houston, Texas where the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo events take place every March/April (dates vary). You might have heard the phrase “Texas, is a whole other country!”, well if you’re in town during rodeo season you’ll see one reason why. I was such a naive teacher for my first rodeo season. 🙂
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Happy Birthday Dr. King!
How do you celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with your kiddos? It’s always interesting to share with my kiddos, that during the time period when Dr. King was an adult, some of them would not have been in my class. They might not be friends with the classmates that they’re friends with now. I’ve
