Picture Books For Milestone Moments
Yay, You! Moving Out, Moving Up, Moving On by Sandra Boynton
If I Never Forever Endeavor by Holly Meade
The Three Questions by John J. Muth
Stars by Mary Lyn Ray
The North Star by Peter Reynolds
The Wonderful Happens by Cynthia Rylant
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Guest Post by Reveka – thank you!
I took a class called “Informal Science Education” as one of my out-of-program electives, and the purpose of the class was to show teachers how to use informal science resources, such as museums, to teach science. One of our assignments was to write three consecutive lesson plans – one lesson being a trip to a museum – and I of course wanted to take a literacy approach. At first I couldn’t figure out how to do it! But then it hit me. We have so many non-fiction units, and we even have our second graders writing lab reports and all-about books that incorporate science into everyday things, so why not use the museums and resources to reinforce them! I came up with just a few ways in which we could include these informal science resources in our literary units, and maybe you can think of more!
A museum trip during the nonfiction writing unit to make them “experts” on their topics!
for this jewel of a quote from Daisy Miller:
She feels in italics and thinks in CAPITALS.
The newest addition to Aston’s incredible series (including An Egg is Quiet, A Seed is Sleepy, and A Rock is Lively) teaches about nests – not just bird nests, but alligator nests, orangutan nests, bee nests, and so many more. Her poetic writing style combined with the well-researched information woven into the text and illustrations provide readers with an enjoyable, eye-opening reading learning experience.
The Girl From the Tar Paper School by Teri Kanefield
Barbara Johns, the true instigator of the Civil Rights Movement, stood up for what she believed in, seeking a better learning environment for herself and her classmates. This book tells the story of how she led the first peaceful protest and stood her ground taking her case all the way to the Supreme Court. A powerful narrative combined with photographs, documents, advertisements, and quotes provides readers with a less-familiar lens to view this crucial time in our nation’s history.
In The Scraps Book, Caldecott honoree, Lois Ehlert, inspires young readers and
writers as she takes them on a journey through her life as an artist and her book-making process. Her rich illustrations full of unique collage art encourage her audience to follow their dreams and explore their inner creativity.
Egg: Nature’s Perfect Package by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page
Dynamic husband and wife duo, Steve Jenkins and Robin Page, do not disappoint with their latest nonfiction picture book, Egg: Nature’s Perfect Package. Young readers will enter the animal kingdom and learn about the fight for survival, beginning with the egg. Engaging animal facts paired with Jenkins and Page’s signature, eye-popping collage art will have your primary students itching to learn more!