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Check out the following link for information on Pizza Hut’s Book It Program and America’s Biggest Storytime. Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow will read his favorite childhood book, Green Eggs and Ham, by Dr. Seuss on February 15. The webcast will air at 8:00 am CST and will run all week.
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There is nothing quite like a book! What do you love about books? Please share your love of books with us. Guaranteed you'll love this video. Have you ever attended one of Black Hills Reading Council’s monthly meetings? If not, you’re missing out! If you have, you know that we give out some fabulous door prizes. Four lucky members won a hardcover copy of Big Brown Bat by Rick Chrustowski at the November meeting. The books were donated by Joel Tigner of the South Dakota Bat Working Group.
The SDBWG is involved in many educational efforts. One part of that effort is the Books for Schools Progam. The group works to get sets of twelve wonderful nonfiction books into schools across the state. Has your school been a recipient? Another effort is the multimedia presentations available to classrooms in the Black Hills area. Programs are available for all age groups. They are provided as a community service and are free of charge. Contact Joel at 605-390-2061 or joeltigner.gmail.com for more information or to schedule a program. To learn more about the South Dakota Bat Working Group, please visit http://sdbwg.org/. You can also sign up for Echoes, an e-newsletter devoted to bat issues in South Dakota. Subscriptions are free- just email [email protected]. One section of the newsletter is devoted to poems and artwork related to bats. If you have submissions for future editions, please send them to [email protected]. You may also send them to Cary through snail mail, C/O Knollwood Elementary, 1701 Downing Street, Rapid City, SD 57701. Please state how you would like to be published (for example, first name and school or first and last name). We can only accept original pieces of work, not work copyrighted by someone else. As an elementary teacher, I am always on the lookout for quality literature to help teach social skills. A colleague recently let me borrow three terrific books by Julia Cook, A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue, (tattling versus reports) My Mouth Is a Volcano (interrupting and blurting out), and Personal Space Camp (respecting other people’s boundaries). I loved them! They are entertaining to read (lots of rhyme and fun language) and students relate to the practical stories in ways that really make a difference.
I was so intrigued with the books that I wanted more information on this author. Julia is a former elementary teacher and guidance counselor. Now she is the author of numerous books and a national keynote speaker. I found several more books to add to the ever growing wish list: Bully B.E.A.N.S. (being proactive with bullying) and I Am a Booger… Treat Me With Respect (teaching “pickers and flickers” healthy habits). To find out more information about her books and presentations, visit http://www.juliacookonline.com/. What tried and true books you use in your classroom to teach different personal skills? The first day of school is less than two weeks away. Teachers are busy setting up their classrooms and thinking about what the first week of school is going to look like. Read alouds are an essential part of the school day. A great deal of thought and care goes into selecting the perfect books for that first week. They often assist with community building and help set the tone for the year. There are many quality choices out there and the list continues to grow.
As you’re making plans for the first week, here’s a short list of books you may want to consider. Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes Chrysanthemum loves her name … until she starts school and is teased about it. This popular book can be used for discussions of how everyone got their names. It also leads to a discussion of having confidence and respecting differences. Courage by Bernard Waber A fun book about the different ways the trait of courage is displayed. This book is a good reminder that it takes courage to begin a school (for teachers as well as students). First Day Jitters by Julie Dannenberg Sarah Jane is worried about starting a new school and imagines all sorts of terrible things as she refuses to get out of bed. Students will relate to Sarah Jane and enjoy the surprise ending. How Do Dinosaurs Go To School by Jane Yolen The first part of the book asks if dinosaurs would act in a misbehaving way in certain situations. In the second half of the book, the dinosaurs demonstrates appropriate behavior at school. The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn Chester the Raccoon is hesitant to start school until his mother shares a special secret with him. The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi A young girl names Unhei has come to America from Korea. Her name, pronounced “Youn-hye” means grace. She decides to choose an American name after being teased on the bus. Her classmates help her by filling a glass jar with suggestions. In the end, she decides to keep her name. Oh the Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss A beloved classic about the joys and challenges we will all face in life. Once Upon an Ordinary School Day by Colin McNaughton Everything about the boy’s day is ordinary- his breakfast, his walk to school, his thoughts. His day begins to change when his new teacher, Mr. Gee, burst into the classroom with a challenge for all kids to use their imagination. The Teacher from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler A young boy expects the worst on his worse day of school. He imagines his new teachers, Mrs. Green, is a monster of the worst kind. What books have you used or are planning to use the first week of school? What activities do you use that go along with them or the previous mentioned books? |