The BEST Summer Book Suggestions (2012)

Jo - Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 10:23 pm
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Categories: General, Reading

My passion is teaching children to read and write. I wanted to share some sites that will help you find the perfect books for your children, no matter what their age.

  1. Teachers first 100 books
  2. Oprah’s reading list for kids
  3. Common sense media book lists
  4. Scholastic 100 books
  5. USA Today 2012-02-14 100 greatest books for- kids
  6. School library journal top 100 children’s novels

 

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June Writing Ideas (2012)

Jo - Sunday, June 3, 2012, 1:36 am
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Categories: General

Whether or not child gets bored this summer, I hope these ideas help!

  1. How many different ways can you find to make homemade ice cream? What is your favorite? Can you make it with the help of an adult? Here is  an easy one.  ice-cream-in-a-bag
  2. If you could do anything you wanted this summer what would it be? Write a letter to your parents/guardian explaining why you should be able to do this. Your letter may be funny, silly, or it may actually work!
  3. What is graduation?  Have you ever known anyone who has graduated? Have you ever graduated yourself? Describe the experience.
  4. What is summer solstice? Write a story about the summer solstice to share with someone who doesn’t know what it is.
  5. List ten facts you know about summer.
  6. My favorite teacher last year was __ because he/she…
  7. Write a list called, “How to Have a Super Summer” to yourself.
  8. Write a “snail mail” letter to an older relative or friend. You will make them happy.
  9. What does June really mean? Where does it get its name?
  10. June is “Adopt A Shelter Cat Month”.  Think and write about any of the following questions.

 

 

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