Purim Storytime – Cakes and Miracles
Happy Purim!! Today we read; Cakes and Miracles – A Purim Tale by Barbara Diamond Goldin, illustrated by Jaime Zollars
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Let’s Celebrate The Trees!
Tu B’Shevat is such a wonderful holiday. It is so important to grow up appreciating nature and trees! Today I will read three books about trees. They are; Are Trees Alive? by Debbie S. Miller, illustrated by Stacey Schuett Have You Seen Trees? by Joanne Oppenheim, illustrated by Jean and Mou-Sien Tseng Picture a Tree … Continue reading Let’s Celebrate The Trees!
OJCS Storytime – Cleaning Frenzy!
Today we read; Tidy by Emily Gravett Sweep by Louise Greig and Julia Sarda Activities: Teachers can choose between several handout activities in this amazing Emily Gravett Sweep teacher resource page. Kitchen Cleaning Frenzy Game: Designate one corner of your kitchen to be your ‘net’ area by marking it off with duct tape. If you … Continue reading OJCS Storytime – Cleaning Frenzy!
OJCS Storytime – Books About Pigs!
Today we read a few books about some very adorable little piggies! A Piglet Named Mercy by Kate DiCamillo, illustrated by Chris Van Dusen If You Give a Pig a Pancake by Laura Numeroff Story Sequencing Activity You Can Print Teachers can print the ‘If You Give a Pig a Pancake’ story sequencing activity pages … Continue reading OJCS Storytime – Books About Pigs!
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OJCS Storytime – Books About Reading
Today We Read; Born to Read by Judy Sierra and illustrated by Marc Brown We Are in a Book! by Mo Willems Carlo Likes Reading by Jessica Spanyol Optional Activity: Your students can be just like the adorable Carlo and label the whole classroom! A great exercise in practicing writing simple words for younger students. … Continue reading OJCS Storytime – Books About Reading
OJCS Storytime – Lesson on How Books Are Made
How This Book Was Made by Mac Barnett and illustrated by Adam Rex Video for grade 1 and 2 Video for grade 3 and 4
OJCS Storytime for the LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL!!
Kiki & Coco in Paris – Photographs by Stephanie Rausser, story by Nina Gruener, doll by Jess Brown. We made it to the last week of school! Woo hoo!! Maybe you and your family are going away somewhere for a little trip or to a cottage. This book is about a girl who takes a … Continue reading OJCS Storytime for the LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL!!
Fun Summer Reading Recommendations for Middle Schoolers
Lazy hours spent reading on the patio or at the beach is one the best things about summer! Here is a list of not-heavy, super fun, reading recommendations for our grades 6, 7, and 8s that you can find at your nearest public library or bookstore. I can’t wait to see everyone in September, I … Continue reading Fun Summer Reading Recommendations for Middle Schoolers
Fun Summer Reading Recommendations for Grade 4 and 5
Lazy hours spent reading on the patio or at the beach is one the best things about summer! Here is a list of not-heavy, super fun, reading recommendations for our grades 4s and 5s that you can find at your nearest public library or bookstore. I can’t wait to see everyone in September, I have … Continue reading Fun Summer Reading Recommendations for Grade 4 and 5