Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Scholastic Books- Great Source for Good Books


Scholastic Books - the Clubs, the Website and the Products
Rewiew of one the finest companies dedicated to promoting literacy, education and learning.
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Sunday, November 9, 2008

Poetry from Around the World


Childrens' Poetry Around the World
Poetry is the color of music, the rhyme of the rainbow, and the rhythm of life. Poetry is ambrosia and nectar, the food of the gods, nourishment for the soul. Here are some collections of poetry which you can celebrate with a child.
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Monday, November 3, 2008

Spiderwick Chronicles: Online Activities


Spiderwick Chronicles: Free Printable Coloring Pages, Lesson Plans and Online Games
Wonderful fantasy fun with Spiderwick Chronicles free printables and online games. Lesson plans for educators as well!
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Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Chris VanAllsburg~ A Kinder Bibliotech Stephen King!




Inspire and Enthrall Students with the Mysteries of Harris Burdick
Want to go on an adventure with a book like none other? Run, don't walk to the library to get The Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris VanAllsburg (The Polar Express, Jumanji)! This is the very best thing VanAllsburg has ever done and that's saying a lot!
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Monday, October 13, 2008

Very Cool Book Reports!


Lesson Plan: 10 Book Reports with Style
Sick of writing dull, redundant reports? Here are 10 coup de grace alternate book reports! Make a CD, video, Myspace profile and more! Teaching tips and student suggestions for fun, interesting book reports geared to your personal learning style.
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Thursday, October 2, 2008

Websites with Free Literature Resources


Free Web Resources for Literature Lessons and Homework
reiview of 10 sites to get free assistance with literature lesson planning or homework. Includes study guides, lesson plans, activities, games, online books, ebooks, reference and resources
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Sunday, September 21, 2008

Murder Mystery Authors Like Agatha Christie


A Guide to Similar Authors for Agatha Christie Fans
Do you love Dame Agatha Christie's vintage murder mysteries and whodunnits? Need more Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, Tommy and Tuppence, Harley Quinn? Here are 10 mystery authors whose work compares to Agatha Christie.In Great Britain, children often begin reading Agatha Christie at age 10!
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