September is Library Card Sign-Up Month – a time when the American Library Association and libraries across the country remind parents that the most important school supply of all is found at your public library–it’s your library card! Since 1988, the month of September has marked a month of celebration and a continuation of a national campaign launched nationwide!… Read more »
Tool Box
THE IMPORTANT BOOK
When summer ends and a new school year has begun, one activity that helps kids recognize the ways in which each student brings something unique to the classroom is a reading of THE IMPORTANT BOOK by Margaret Wise Brown with illustrations by Leonard Weisgard. The story opens, “The important thing about a spoon is that…”… Read more »
CHALK BOX KID, by Clyde Robert Bulla
Compliment the experience of reading THE CHALK BOX KID with this chapter-by-chapter comprehension guide created by www.gardenofpraise.com. With an intensive, careful reading of the book along with the added support provided by this guide, the heartwarming story of Gregory and his garden may well become one of your family’s favorites! The Chalk Box Kid Discussion Guide… Read more »
THE ART LESSON, by Tomie dePaola
Click here to download an Illinois District U-46 Reader’s Theatre script for The Art Lesson written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola. THE ART LESSON Readers Theatre
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ARE YOU looking for ways to extend a child’s enjoyment of the ReaderKidZ Book Room recommendations? Look no more! Here, at the Tool Box, we’re crafting connections using literary tools of the trade… Check back frequently to find the latest links, book extension activities, games, and more. We hope you’ll subscribe to ReaderKidZ or visit… Read more »
STARGIRL, by Jerry Spinelli
Even though, in this book, the protagonist’s age exceeds that of the upper age range of the typical ReaderKid, we’ve found that Spinelli’s STARGIRL connects with many upper elementary aged readers in a powerful way. Stargirl offers a multitude of literary elements to discuss, interesting characters to consider, and a plethora of potential supplemental lessons to enjoy…. Read more »
PRINCESS POSEY AND THE FIRST GRADE PARADE Teacher Activity Guide
Access an in-depth Teacher Guide designed to compliment the experience of reading Stephanie Greene’s Princess Posey and the First Grade Parade here. Princess Posey and the First Grade Parade Teacher Activity Guide Enjoy working through the Discussion Questions. Then have fun with the Compare and Contrast activity, making and play the Word Bank Game, and… Read more »
