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Picture Books Brave Irene by William SteigBridget and the Gray Wolves by Pija LindendaumThe Gunniwolf by Wilhelmina HarperHeckedy Peg by Audrey WoodIra Sleeps Over by Bernard WaberLilly’s Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin HenkesThe Minpins by Roald DahlMirette on the High Wire by Emily Arnold McCullyTikki Tikki Tembo by Arlene MoselThe Whingdingdilly by Bill Peet Grades K-3 Chocolate Fever by Robert K. SmithIn the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson by Bette Bao LordJames and the Giant Peach by Roald DahlThe Littles by John PetersonMr. Popper’s Penguins by Richard and Florence AtwaterPoppy by AviShoeshine Girl by Clyde Robert BullaStone Fox by John Reynolds GardinerThe Stories Julian Tells by Ann CameronStuart Little by E.B. White Grades 4+ Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie BrinkFrindle by Andrew ClementsThe Hundred Dresses by Eleanor EstesKeeper of the Doves by Betsy ByarsListening for Lions by Gloria WhelanMrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O’Brien

Word list for John Henry book - focus: add -er and -est Words include smaller, larger, happier, hotter, sadder ,deeper, closer, scarier...

These are the kindergarten sight words your child is expected to know.  Any words that are circled are the ones that your trouble had trouble identifying when tested at school.  

Here is a picture of me. If I were a fish, I would ______

by Barbara Reeves - Even though cities can be crowded and noisy, many animals call cities home.  This book describes animals, from pigeons to bats to foxes, that live in cities.  Readers find out how the animals thrive in this urban environment.  

Beloved by children and parents alike since 1989, this is an adaptation from a Ukrainian folktale about a boy and how his brand new knitted mitten becomes a snuggly home for several animal friends.

Story map worksheet, flow chart format

Circle all the letters F or f you can find

Books for first graders still contain simple concepts, picture clues and predictability, but sentences are more complex. First graders like to make predictions about what will happen next, give their opinion about what characters should have done, and make up new endings for stories. We recommend that each child reads for 20 minutes per night, five nights per week.

Write the story starter you like best in the space below. Imagine that you could become invisible whenever you wanted to. What are some of the things you would do? The perfect place in the whole wide world is ___________ because … If I were a turtle living in a pond, I would … Pretend that you can fly whenever you want. Where would you go? Pretend that there is no such thing as television, internet, or video games. How would you spend your time? If I could choose a different name, I would choose… My favorite outfit is… What questions would you like to ask animals and what would their answers be? What is your dream vacation? Write a poem about your favorite person, animal, or place. If you could be a superhero, what extraordinary powers would you have? Who is a hero of yours? Explain why this person means so much to you. If I could change places with my parents for one day, I would ... If you could decorate your room any way possible, what would you do? Name one sport you would like to be really good at and why. What is the best present you’ve ever received (or gave) and why? With my best friend, I like to ... If I had three wishes, I would wish for ... Story Starters

by Joan Walsh Anglund - Celebrate 20 years with Joan Walsh Anglund by rediscovering her uniquely illustrated and timeless story. Children will learn that a friend can be a tree, a pond, a cat or someone they least expect.

Example ideas for learning left / right orientation.  Games include hokey-pokey and simon says...