This book includes lessons for 50 big books (both fiction and nonfiction). Each lesson has before-, during-, and after-reading activities for two days or five days, as well as other books and activities designed to extend the big book. Supports the Four-B

They can stand in line (sort of), use indoor voices (perhaps), and are capable of sharing (rumor has it), so the Click Clack critters are ready for school…but is school ready for them? A charming addition to the award-winning Click, Clack series from the New York Times bestselling and Caldecott winning team who brought you Click, Clack, Moo and Click, Clack, Surprise! Farmer Brown has been invited to be a guest at the elementary school’s Farm Day! The animals excitedly practice their best classroom behavior: standing quietly in line, using their inside voices, and learning how to share. But then they find out that farm animals aren’t actually allowed in school (who knew they were considered a health code violation?!). Rules are rules, so Farmer Brown goes to school solo—or so he thinks…for while our favorite barnyard bunch don’t get high marks in rules, they do excel in disguise.

Sprightly illustrations set the mood for a rhythmic text that follows nature's course as it demonstrates how seeds in a garden grow into a final feast of backyard bounty. Full color.

Grade level: k, t.

Words That Sing is an illustrated collection of poems, songs, and rhymes that will fill children with language, ideas, and imagery, which will help them use and enjoy the oral and written word. Enlarged charts make it possible for children to "read" a much more complex text than they could independently, enabling each child--regardless of reading level--to benefit from the many values and goals that poetry brings to the classroom. Words That Sing: 100 Poetry Charts for Shared Reading contains instructional suggestions and resources that will guide you in the many ways these poetry charts can be used. It includes: Values and goals of poetry Recommended tools for using poetry charts Instructional contexts for using poetry charts (e.g., shared reading, interactive read-aloud, and independent reading) Links to lessons in the Fountas & Pinnell Phonics, Spelling, and Word Study System 50 ways to use poetry charts poems Planning for teaching opportunities when revisiting poetry Bonus content such as additional poem verses, poem variations, poem actions, and instructional suggestions.,/ul>

Describes the unpleasant habits of meanies. Suggested level: junior.

The boastful gingerbread man thinks he's clever enough to outrun everyone until he meets a wily fox.