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100th Day of School

Here are my top 10 favorites for the 100th Day of School. As always, your comments, questions and suggestions are always welcome. Don’t forget to subscribe to this blog if …
Caldecott and Newbery Winners, 2013

Congratulations to the winners! This is the best list of winners and Honors I have seen in several years. Sign up above to receive an email when I make a …
On-Line Classes

Some of you may be interested in taking the 2 distance learning classes I offer through The Innovative Northwest Teacher (TINT). These are 3 quarter credit continuing education classes with …
The 2012 Newbery Award Winner

….and the winner is… If you ever have a chance to hear Jack speak, I highly recommend it. He is at the top of my favorite speakers list. Here …
Top Ten Picks from 2011

Who gets kudos and awards for the best children’s books of the year are always fun to debate and often hard to predict. Below you will find top ten picks …
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Spring is in the air!
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April is National Poetry Month, 2013
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New & Fun to Read-Aloud!
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True Stories of Courage
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Physical Science for 5th & 6th Graders
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More Personification
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On-Line Classes
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Biographies and Common Core
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Caldecott and Newbery Winners, 2013
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Life Skills for 5th & 6th Graders
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Point of View
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New Read-Alouds for a New Year
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Great New Read-Alouds for a New Year: 2013
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Real People Making a Real Difference
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Animal Homes
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There’s Something
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Winter Warmth
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Engaging New Read-Alouds
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Fantastic Individuals
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Seeds and Plants
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Ocean Life
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Fascinating Animals
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Picture Book Biographies
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It’s Read-Aloud Time!
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Bugs
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Biographies to Read-Aloud
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Celebrate National Poetry Month, April 2012!
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Celebrate Earth Day with these great books for kids.
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Top Ten Picks from 2011
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Winter Fun!
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Earth Day
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Personification
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What’s New in Read-Alouds for K-2?
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More Biographies to Inform and Inspire
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Butterflies
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April is National Poetry Month, 2013
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New & Fun to Read-Aloud!
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True Stories of Courage
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Physical Science for 5th & 6th Graders
-
More Personification
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On-Line Classes
-
Biographies and Common Core
-
Caldecott and Newbery Winners, 2013
-
Life Skills for 5th & 6th Graders
-
Point of View
-
New Read-Alouds for a New Year
-
Great New Read-Alouds for a New Year: 2013
-
Real People Making a Real Difference
-
Animal Homes
-
There’s Something
-
Winter Warmth
-
Engaging New Read-Alouds
-
Fantastic Individuals
-
Seeds and Plants
-
Ocean Life
-
Fascinating Animals
-
Picture Book Biographies
-
It’s Read-Aloud Time!
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Bugs
-
Biographies to Read-Aloud
-
Celebrate National Poetry Month, April 2012!
-
Celebrate Earth Day with these great books for kids.
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Spring is in the air!
-
Top Ten Picks from 2011
-
Winter Fun!
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Earth Day






































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