The Elephant’s New Shoe – A True Rescue Story

OJCS Storytime

Today we read The Elephant’s New Shoe by Laurel Neme, Foreword by Nick Marx, and illustrated by Ariel Landy.

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March 18

Chag Sameach – Passover Stories

Passover is almost here and so today I read two beautiful P.J. Library Passover stories…

Welcoming Elijah – A Passover Tale by Leslea Newman, illustrated by Susan Gal

and

Pippa’s Passover Plate by Vivian Kirkfield, illustrated by Jill Weber

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March 10

Let’s Hunt for Spring!

The first day of Spring is MARCH 20th believe it or not!! Today we read;

Hopper Hunts for Spring by Marcus Pfister

and

Spring by Stephanie Turnbull

Classroom Activity – Hunt for Signs of Spring

Go for a walk with your class and hunt for signs of Spring with this Spring Scavenger Hunt printout from the Backwoods Mama website!

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March 5

Science Stories Part 3 – The Scientific Method

Today we read Charlotte the Scientist is Squished by Camille Andros, Illustrated by Brianne Farley.

Activity

This website offers 3 super simple experiments you can do with your young students to practice the steps of The Scientific Method. Check out KidsAcademy!

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March 1

Winter Fun Day – Tacky the Penguin

I hope you are all having a super fun Winter Fun Day! Today we will read Tacky the Penguin by Helen Lester, Illustrated by Lynn Munsinger

Activity – Design a Snowglobe

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March 1

Winter Fun Day – One Hockey Night

I hope you are all having a great Winter Fun Day!!

Today we will read One Hockey Night by David Ward and Brian Deines and learn how to play the game ‘Freeze Frame’.

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