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SarahF

SarahF

Joined January 2017

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Omg, I cannot explain how happy I was when I found this book. Growing up I had EVERY Little Golden Book, my mom collected them, and then passed them onto me. This is an adorable compilation of all the great messages and lessons taught in Little Golden Books. A very fun read that takes you down memory lane.

DrSpalding I had these too! Sweet little books. The Pokey Little Puppy was a childhood favorite along with Bambi! 7y
DrSpalding @SarahF A collection of Golden Books are the Kohl's Cares books right now! $5! 7y
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Now that Litsy posts for grades are done, I wanted to post on some books I've read through out my years, and post on the books that have made an impact on my life and education. I will never forget reading "A Lesson Before Dying" sophomore year of HS, and what an incredible influence it had on my future reading endeavors. If you have not read this, you must. It's heart wrenching and a true insight to the injustices that went on not so long ago.

DrSpalding This makes me happy to know you WANTED to post not for a grade but to share a powerful story! ❤️📚 It's now on my TBR pile. 7y
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Wonder. R.J. Palacio | R J Palacio
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"I think there should be a rule that everyone in the world should get a standing ovation at least once in their lives." What a WONDER-ful Realistic Fiction book that teaches kids about differences on a level they can grasp. I read this with my K/1 mix class and they really enjoyed it! #UCFLAE3414sp17 https://www.varsitytutors.com/englishteacher/palacio

DrSpalding I am so proud you shared this with students! The latest is a picture book http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/555247/were-all-wonders-by-r-j-palacio/9... 7y
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Corduroy | Don Freeman
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I remember growing up with this fantastic Fantasy book, and it is still a huge hit with the kids! A true classic (: #UCFLAE3414 this is a link to the actual book website http://www.corduroybook.com/parentseducators.html

DrSpalding Don Freeman's books are classics in any teacher's mind. 7y
EthanH I feel having Corduroy there heightens your experience for sure 7y
CharlotteG I love this bear. It is so cute!! I want one. I love that certain books have stuffed animals to go with them 7y
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Madeline | Ludwig Bemelmans
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What a sweet classic. Madeline is a realistic fiction book that is relatable to all. A great classroom library pick, especially with the rhyming pages! PS: Madeline and her book were each $1.50 at Kohl's!! #UCFLAE3414sp17 https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.brighthubeducation.com/lesson-plans-grades-1-2/...

DrSpalding What a steal! So happy you have added this title and plush to your classroom library. 7y
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All of the Curious George books are animal fantasy books and are a huge hit the classroom, and true classics. You can't go wrong with a curious George book! #UCFLAE3414sp17 https://www.teachervision.com/curious-george-teacher-guides-activities

AmberC I remember watching that Curious George episode when I was younger, what a great character to get students interested in learning! 7y
DrSpalding I love Curious George. We have a whole new following of fans being that a new movie came out a few short years ago with amazing music. 7y
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The Golden Egg Book | Margaret Wise Brown
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"So the bunny and the duck were friends, and no one was ever alone again" This AF book is adorable and just in time for Easter! #UCFLAE3414sp17 https://storiesandchildren.com/the-golden-egg/

DrSpalding A sweet story for the upcoming holiday for those children that celebrate it. 7y
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Mother Bruce | Ryan T. Higgins
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I read this AF book with my students and we all absolutely LOVED IT! Bruce is forced to adopt three goslings, and their journey is both hilarious and heart warming ❤🐻🦆🦆🦆 #UCFLAE3414sp17 https://childrenschoiceaward.wikispaces.com/Mother+Bruce

DrSpalding This would be considered a traditional literature variant. Such a cute version of the original mother goose. 7y
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Please, Mr. Panda | Steve Antony
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So, I couldn't find stellar resources for the ADORABLE animal fantasy book, but I didn't want to go on without sharing it! It's a sweet tale of a doughnut harboring panda who won't share, unless you..... -I won't give it away! It's a must read and I found some fun work sheets that go along with the book! http://www.steveantony.com/please-mr-panda-story-timeidea-a-fun-class-discussion...

DrSpalding Sweet story! I have an English-Spanish version of this book! 7y
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SarahF
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What a fun flashback! Amelia Bedelia is a Realistic Fiction series that follows Amelia as she takes every duty she is assigned literally! It's a great read for kids because they need prior knowledge of multi meaning words. http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/amelia-bedelia-cl... #UCFLAE3414sp17

HeyMsBowen Amelia Bedelia! She was my life when I was younger. 😂 Awesome read!!! 7y
DrSpalding I love that you included this particular site. This should be a go to for quality lesson ideas with books. 7y
RanaH I love all the Amelia Bedelia book!! They are fun to read! I sometimes read these books to my students. 7y
LaurenMcl I loved Amelia Bedelia! I will need to make sure I include these in my classroom library. Great accompanying resource! 7y
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Sparky! | Jenny Offill
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"A promise is a promise"
I'm so in love with this adorable Realistic Fiction book, Sparky! It's a very fun read and I love that it explores the idea of different pets that aren't your typical cat, dog, fish etc. I'm including two activities because I couldn't choose just one! http://www.floridamediaed.org/uploads/6/1/4/2/61420659/sparky.pdf and http://www.randomhouse.com/teachers/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Sparky_ActBk_WEB.... #UCFLAE3414sp17

krystag I have seen this book in almost every classroom that I've worked in and always see it on display at book fairs! I think it's about time that I read it! I liked the activities that you included! They are cute and great for young children! 7y
HeyMsBowen I've never heard of this but I'm so intrigued! :) I'll have to check it out! ❤ 7y
DrSpalding Having won the Charlotte Zolotow award in 2014, I too have seen this in many classroom libraries. This one is worth the purchase. I like that you included the Florida media awards site along with the publisher's site. Random House is excellent at supporting teachers in using their books. 7y
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The One and Only Ivan | Katherine Applegate
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This Animal Fantasy book is a real page turner! It's a fun and quick read that tugs at any animal lovers heart strings. It is a Newbery Award winner and I can see why. There's also a great "audio book" read-aloud on YouTube, just type in: The One And Only Ivan audio book and it's the first one! https://static1.squarespace.com/static/50383b74c4aa2c5a0b85b9ac/t/57c97bbdebbd1a... #UCFLAE3414sp17

DrSpalding Great find in the free audio read aloud. This would make a great listening center! 7y
AlexandriaJ I am glad you shared this book because I did choose it as one of my options and now I am really excited about reading it! I really like how you had the directions for an audio to hear the story because that can always help when life gets busy to listen in and can also help children have another way to connect! 7y
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This is a moving and inspirational historical fiction children's book. It is set in the civil war era as it follows the life of a young African American boy, Mason, and his struggles and successes trying to find justice in what seems like an all white world. For sure a MUST read. This is a link to a great reading source for technology based schools. The book is read by Dulé Hill https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1_Zk4P50WT4

DrSpalding Sounds like a wonderful HF read!📚 7y
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Frederick | Leo Lionni
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Fredrick is a great traditional literature book. You follow a group of five mice through their journey of packing up and preparing for the harsh winters. Frederick is adorable and a sure classic! Must read! #UCFLAE3414sp17 http://www.teachingchildrenphilosophy.org/BookModule/Frederick

DrSpalding Nice resource with deep, philosophical questions. I ❤️ Frederick! 7y
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This book is a MUST read! It's a wonderfully vivid historical fiction picture book that takes you into the colorful world of Vasya Kandinsky. I read it to my blended K-2 elementary and they also enjoyed it. I came up with a fun activity for them as well so they could experience the book with all of there senses. #UCFLAE3414sp17 https://www.state.lib.la.us/files/LYRC/TheNoisyPaintbox_Guide_WEB.pdf

DrSpalding I ❤️that you shared this with children. The artwork is lovely and they learned about a successful artist in this BIOGRAPHY! 7y
Alisoncavicchi I absolutely love the activity you created to accompany this book! Definitely a great way to integrate all learning styles and make a read-aloud so much more interactive and engaging! 7y
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