Everyone has a story to tell. What is yours?
Night Tree by Eve Bunting tells a beautiful story about one family’s yearly tradition to decorate a tree for the animals in the woods. This is a great book to add to your December read aloud collection. Here are some activities you can pair with this story. About the Book By moonlight in the quiet forest, a young boy… Read More
Have you read the book Pigeon Math by Asia Citro and Richard Watson? It’s a humorous story about trying to determine the number of pigeons on the line when outside influences keep that number changing until the end. I have a few freebies I want to share that can be paired with this story. I received a copy of this… Read More
Thanksgiving at the Tappletons’ is a delightful book that reminds readers about the true meaning of Thanksgiving. I want to share a few activities and a writing craft you can pair with this story. Thanksgiving at the Tappletons’ Thanksgiving is always a special day at the Tappletons’. But this Thanksgiving nothing seems to go right. First, the turkey… Read More
I am so excited about Julia Cook’s latest book, I’m Stretched. Children and adults today are busier than ever. That’s why it is so important to recognize the signs of stress and have multiple strategies for managing time as well as stress. This book does a fantastic job of sharing realistic ways kids can work through the stress in their… Read More
Coding Capers: Lucy and the Missing Robot is an adventure story that also teaches coding terminology in a way kids can understand. This STEM-friendly book would be a great addition to your classroom library. I want to share a set of discussion questions and an activity you can pair with this book. I received a copy of this book… Read More
If you’re looking to add another story to your Halloween book collection, check out Bonaparte Falls Apart by Margery Cuyler. This is a story about friendship, humorous mishaps, and creative problem solving. It’s sure to be a bone-a-fide hit with your kids! Here are some activities you can pair with this spooktacular story. About The Book Written by: Margery… Read More
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While I love my name now, growing up it was not always my favorite. I did not like being teased about it. “Tell me a story, Storie!” or “Is your middle name Book?” or “Is that your REAL name?” A name is a huge part of our identity. Each student in the classroom has a special name. It is our responsibility to learn AND respect each and every name. This includes how to spell and pronounce them. There are a handful of books written that celebrate the beauty, history, and magic behind names, but Your Name is a Song is a new book by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow and Luisa Uribe that needs to be shared.
After spending a day at school hearing her name being mispronounced, a little girl tells her mom that she doesn’t want to return. In response, the mother teaches her the musicality and magic behind a wide variety of names. Empowered with this new knowledge, the girl returns to school the next day ready to share what she has learned with her classmates and teacher.
This book not only has a beautiful message, but the illustrations are gorgeous. I appreciate that the author has selected a large variety of names to celebrate, but has also taken the time to include a pronunciation guide and meaning behind each name. This would be a wonderful addition to your classroom, school, or home library.
Be sure to check out Your Name is a Song by @authorjamilah and @lupencita . Thank you to @theinnovationpress for sharing this book with my family in exchange for an honest review.
➡️ Head to my blog to grab a few FREE activities to pair with this book: storiesbystorie.com/your-name-is-a-song-activities/
Seatbelts, everyone!
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Universal, Elizabeth Banks’ Brownstone Productions and Marc Platt are developing a feature live-action hybrid movie about Scholastic’s The Magic School Bus. Joanna Cole wrote the books with ...Eva dreams of dancing. She also has cerebral palsy, and doesn’t know what dancing would look like for someone in a wheelchair. She’s doesn’t want to imagine or pretend, she just wants to dance.
When Mom finds an audition for dancers of all ages and abilities, Eva isn’t so sure. She wonders if the other kids will stare and whisper. When she arrives, she hesitates, but with the encouragement of her teacher and classmates, Eva’s dancing dream becomes a reality.
I Will Dance by Nancy Bo Flood and Julianna Swaney is an absolutely beautiful story and the illustrations are just as amazing. I love how this book portrays that there are many different types of dancers.
Have you read this book yet?
