Happy Veterans' Day! Today I'm linking up with Unleashing Reading for:
Here is some BIG news for 2025!
At the Smithsonian National Zoo:
One time I needed a book to read so I peeked in my Trait Crate (3rd grade version) and found a book called - Panda Kindergarten by Joanne Ryder:
This non-fiction books tells about a place in China that takes special care of panda moms and their cubs. Panda moms care only care for one cub so if there are twins, one gets ignored. Not at this place - the special people take care of the other panda while the mom tends to the other cub. Then the people switch the cubs so that they both get what they need from the mom. When the pandas are old enough, they go to kindergarten where they get to play outside on equipment; they even have rest time! My students were crazy for this book! Now they all want a turn to take it home. You know it's a winner when that happens.
Now that the pandas are coming back, it's a perfect time to read this fun book!
Another professional book that I have found extremely useful is Reading with Meaning by Debbie Miller. There is even a second addition!
This book gives ideas for reading mini-lessons and lists of books to use to teach reading strategies such as how to better understand what you read; using prior knowledge; etc. I have found this book to be very helpful.
As always, thank you for visiting and have a great week!
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