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January 3, 2021

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Those Shoes by Maribeth Boelts is one of my favori

Those Shoes by Maribeth Boelts is one of my favorites to share this time of year. It is a story about kindness, the spirit of giving, and being grateful for what we have.⁣
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All Jeremy wants is a pair of black high tops, the ones with two white stripes that everyone at school seems to be wearing. His grandmother says the shoes are a WANT and what Jeremy NEEDS is a pair of warm boots for winter.⁣
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Jeremy is willing to spend his own money to buy the special shoes from a thrift store - even if it means squeezing his toes into a pair of shoes that are too small. What will Jeremy do with a pair of shoes he so desperately wanted, but can’t wear?⁣
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Have you read this one?

Took a quick trip to the local library today. Here

Took a quick trip to the local library today. Here are the books that made it into the bag. I’ll be sharing these over the next few weeks as bedtime stories with my kids, but let me know which titles catch your eye.

Perfect Pets…is there such a thing? ⁣ ⁣ Barn

Perfect Pets…is there such a thing? ⁣
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Barnabus is a half-mouse, half-elephant. He has lived in a secret lab hidden deep underground beneath the PERFECT PETS shop for as long as he can remember. His days are spent in a bell jar as he listens to Pip the cockroach tells stories about the world above.⁣
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One day, the Green Rubber Suits place red FAIL stamps on all the jars. Barnabus learns that he and his friends will be recycled. He decides he will turn this impossible situation into an opportunity to discover a new place that might be home. After freeing his friends, he must lead the group through numerous challenges and dangers. But what will happen when they reach the surface?⁣
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This is not your typical picture book. With a longer length and detailed artwork, readers are swept into an adventure story filled with suspense. They will be rooting for Barnabus and the others to break free and find the place where they are welcomed for who they are.⁣
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I love that this story has a message about staying true to yourself, embracing the imperfections that make us who we are, courage, and the power of working together as a team. This would be a fantastic addition to your school or home library.⁣
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Have you read this one yet?⁣
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#thebarnabusproject

Let’s chat about Thanksgiving.⁣ ⁣ What would

Let’s chat about Thanksgiving.⁣
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What would you do if⁣
• the turkey fell into the pond?⁣
• all the pies were sold out?⁣
• the class bunny ate the salad?⁣
• you saw mashed potatoes on the wall?⁣
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Talk about a holiday gone wrong! But, that’s what happens in the book Thanksgiving at the Tappletons’. Fortunately, this family comes to realize that there’s more to Thanksgiving than the trimmings. ⁣
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If you’re reading this story this month, try pairing it with a fun, low-prep craft. This Thanksgiving placemat lifts to reveal a piece of writing. Students can share a memory, things they are thankful for, their favorite Thanksgiving foods, a holiday gone wrong, or something else. This craft is available in my TPT store. Follow the link in my bio or send me a DM for the link. ⁣
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For those who celebrate Thanksgiving, what’s your favorite part of the day?

🎶 Have your students ever created musical instr

🎶 Have your students ever created musical instruments out of recycled materials? I remember doing this project years ago during a sound unit. Kids got really creative and made drums, guitars, xylophones, and more. And all of those memories came flooding back as I turned the pages of Building an Orchestra of Hope. ⁣
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Cateura, Paraguay is a town built on a landfill. Favio Chávez not only helps the families who live and work there, but he also conducts a youth orchestra in a nearby village. When he decides to bring music to Cateura, he quickly discovers he has more kids than instruments. With the help of a carpenter friend, Favio collects garbage from the landfill and slowly transforms it into a variety of instruments. Then he patiently works with the kids to make sure they can play them correctly and read music. With repurposed instruments, the children fill their community with music and hope!⁣
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“The world sends us garbage,” Favio says.⁣
“We send back music.”⁣
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This story has a great message about community, innovation, hope, and the power of music. I love that the back matter includes additional information about Favio Chávez and the town of Cateura. This would be a great book to inspire some STEAM-infused activities!⁣
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Thank you to @eerdmansyoungreaders for sharing this book by Carmen Oliver and Luisa Uribe with my family!⁣
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#buildinganorchestraofhope #kidlit #picturebookreview ⁣
#classroombookaday #picturebooksaremyjam

Do your kids love finding clues and solving myster

Do your kids love finding clues and solving mysteries? Mine do! So when I find a game that incorporates learning with adventure and mystery, I want to share it with others. ⁣
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With Osmo’s Detective Agency, my kids were able to search for clues while tracking a suspect through one of 6 different cities around the world. Many of the clues led them to famous landmarks. Along the way, they learned interesting facts about the culture and history of each location. ⁣
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This game includes 8 different maps tucked inside a travel case and a magnifying glass that interacts with an iPad (or Fire tablet). Your kids can explore New York, Cairo, Sydney, Paris, Beijing, and Rio de Janeiro. Plus, there’s another 2-sided map that includes Osmo Town and The World!🌎 ⁣
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Thank you to @playosmo for sharing this Detective Agency game with my family. It’s a great way for my kids to explore famous cities around the world in a unique, interactive way! With the holidays right around the corner, this would make a great gift for kids. Visit playosmo.com to learn more!⁣
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#MeetOsmo #LearningWellPlayed #OsmoAllStars #OsmoAmbassador #PlayOsmo #iteach #teachersfollowteachers #iteachtoo #igteachers #elementaryteacher

MONSTERS 👀⁣ ⁣ Do you do a monster unit? Not

MONSTERS 👀⁣
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Do you do a monster unit? Not only is it fun and engaging, but it can be a great alternative to Halloween for classrooms that don’t celebrate the holiday. ⁣
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The monster books by Amanda Noll are a hit with my own kids year after year. Hey, That’s My Monster is the second book in the series. In this book, Ethan’s monster is gone again, but this time he’s across the hall in his little sister’s room. Ethan isn’t ready to let his monster go, so he decides to help his sister find her own monster, one that’s a good mix of cute and creepy. Will Ethan find the perfect monster for his sister, or will he have to say goodbye to his monster for good?⁣
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After reading the story, students can create their own monster under the bed with a fun writing craft. The bed blanket lifts up to reveal the monster and its description. Swipe to see an example. You can find this craft in my TPT store. (🔗 Find the link in my bio or send me a DM).⁣
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Don’t have the book? No problem! There’s a free video of Lily Tomlin reading the book on Storyline Online.⁣
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What is your favorite monster book to read? 👿 ⁣
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#heythatsmymonster

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