I recently had the privilege to take a group of 3rd graders to the Kings County Farm Day at the Fair Grounds in Hanford, California. This annual event is sponsored by the Kings County Farm Bureau. These terrific people deserve a standing ovation for putting on a great event. Third grade students from Kings County […]
Books
E is for Eggs (shh!)
It is spring here In California’s Central Valley. The Kinders and firsts have been learning about the many birds living in the orchards surrounding the school. One boy recently brought me a broken robin’s egg – the yolk was dripping through his fingers and all the children gathered around to look. This led to a […]
D is for Dogs and Donuts (and a doggy donut recipe)
My students love reading Laura Numeroff”s books and one of their favorites is If You Give a Dog a Donut. Like the other If You Give… books, this one was illustrated by Felicia Bond,who happens to be one of my favorite children’s illustrators. This demanding dog and his patient, accommodating boy have a busy day as all requests […]
C is for Celebrate and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory…and a recipe
Let’s celebrate – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory turns 50 this month! Written by Roald Dahl, it was published in 1964 and has become a classic of children’s literature. Yes, there have been 2 movies and a musical made based on the story but I still prefer the book. It is the tale of Willie […]
B is for Book Bag. What’s in yours?
I must admit, I am a bit of a bag lady. I have quite a collection and always seem to find a new bag to take along. I have tote bags, book bags, over the shoulder bags and back packs. There’s a just right bag for every trip. I tend to carry too much “just […]