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One Red Apple is a gorgeously illustrated book that traces the life cycle of an apple tree. Written by Harriet Ziefert and with paintings by Karla Gudeon, the book is a visual feast. This was one of those books that as soon as I picked it up in the children's section, I knew it was coming home with me. One Red Apple The story begins with …
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This week our second grade blogging team is featuring activities and printables related to poetry. I decided to combine a classic lovely poem about autumn with something practical like handwriting practice. I created copywork from the poem "Autumn Fires" by Robert Louis Stevenson. "Autumn Fires" is a simple poem with vivid imagery your children …
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It's no secret that I'm a fan of Monica Wellington's books. The first book I found by chance in a bookstore. It was Apple Farmer Annie which is still one of my all-time favorite picture books. I had the opportunity to interview Monica when Colors for Zena was released. So you can imagine how excited I was when I discovered yesterday her …
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The fall book Apple Farmer Annie by Monica Wellington is the delightful story of Annie, a young woman who owns an apple farm and sells her products at the farmer’s market in the city. The book has bright, colorful illustrations that appeal to younger children as well as simple text making it an ideal read aloud. The story teaches children what …
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Enjoy fall with your kindergarten and first grade children with this collection of simple and easy-to-implement fall-themed ideas. These autumn lesson ideas and read aloud suggestions will work well in September and October with a wide variety of fall-focused units. Sorting Nuts, Leaves, and Pine Cones Have students collect a variety of nuts, …
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Most students love fall, so it is easy to get them excited about pumpkins, scarecrows, and other autumn themes. These simple fall classroom activities include easy-to-use creative writing prompts, hands-on projects, and fun ideas for a classroom. Best of all, they are simple for the teacher to prepare which is critical during the busy fall …
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Preparing activities for an elementary apple-themed unit doesn't have to be complicated. These fun, hands-on activities are easy to pull together and work well with apple units, Johnny Appleseed Day on September 26, and National Apple Month in October. Compare Apples to Apples Bring in as many different kinds of apples as possible. Choose a …
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I had never toasted pumpkin seeds before today. Oh my. These are SO GOOD. I am seriously going to need to buy more pumpkins just to make more of these! Here is the recipe I adapted for our use. This recipe for toasted pumpkin seeds is so easy and fully of healthy ingredients in including sea salt and extra virgin olive oil. It could not be …
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Little ones seem to all go through a barn phase. I think it's the combination of the red color and the cute animals. For whatever reason, it's a predictable stage when you need to find barn-themed books for kids. These first two books about barns have been Caroline's two favorite books for about three weeks now. She wants to hear them every …
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I was a voracious reader as a child. One of my elementary report cards says something like, "Sallie checks many books out of the library. But does she read them?" Yes, I probably read most of them. So to say a picture book is perhaps my favorite is a strong statement. But as I sit here I cannot think of any picture book I loved more than Miss …
