"Using art to understand stories In our read-aloud lesson, enjoy the unifying message of All the World, a Caldecott honor book written by Liz Garton Scanlon and beautifully illustrated by Marla Frazee. It offers a lovely message of peace for this holiday season. "
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"I'm sure by now you've all heard, "There's an app for that!" There's an app for almost anything you might ever need! This wiki is an attempt to lasso in some of the language arts apps that match our new common core standards. If an app addresses a particular age/grade level we've noted that otherwise it is appropriate for all age groups."
"Childhood is surreal. Why shouldn't children's books be? In this whimsical talk, award-winning author Mac Barnett speaks about writing that escapes the page, art as a doorway to wonder - and what real kids say to a fictional whale."
Nanoogo is an online platform used by kids to write stories, create original artwork, and express their unique talents! It is meant to be fun, but we are serious about its educational value. Teachers are using Nanoogo in many ways to enhance classroom engagement while addressing the core curriculum.
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This is a great site to show new teachers. The video that shows an alternative to Round Robin reading is worth showing our teachers. Although it is a bit more structured than I like, it is definitely a great start for a conversation about how to avoid Round Robin.