Ok....so I decided to give this MF series another try. I have changed my opinion on the Magic Treehouse series. Dolphins at Daybreak tell how Jack and Annie are on a secret mission for Morgan & they must recover an item by solving a riddle. They get to explore the coral reef & meet many underwater friends along the way. Of course they run into trouble. 3rd graders could do a marine animal research project #UCFWALTERSLIT
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This TL is a great book for shared reading for Kindergarten. The story is silly and fun and teaches children to count while these animals compete to see who can balance the most apples on their heads. You've got math & literature covered with this one. #UCFWALTERSLIT
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This TL is quirky and funny and is told from AJs perspective, who is a student at Ella Mentry School. His class comes up with an idea to create a custom toilet seat after another students Grandma inspires them on Grandparents Day. I could see students participating in an class invention project and tie in math and learn the basics of running a business. www.teacherspayteachers.com #UCFWalterslit

This HF is about a young boy named Nate who runs away from his uncle's farm and ends up fighting in the American Revolution. The history provided in this book through the time line set up of each chapter would work nicely with a K-W-L chart and guided reading. I would suggest this boom for 5th-6th grade. www.scholastic.com #UCFWalterslit

This HF is simple but powerful. First graders would be the perfect target group to teach about protesting and activism. It ends with a photo of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr taking his place at the podium. After reading this book, I would have the students write their own speech on something they would like to change. scholastic.com/teachers/books/we-march #UCFWalterslit

This RF made me remember how much I love Judy Blume. Andrew wants freckles so badly just like his friend Nicky. When another classmate offers to sell him a recipe for freckles, the laughs begin. Character mapping would be perfect for 1st or 2nd graders with this selection. storyboardthat.com/teacher-guide/freckle-juice-by-judy-blume #UCFWalterslit

This biography was fun to read. It tells of Walt's struggles & successes. The author ties in historical events too, like the Great Depression, and takes time to explain it as well. A Time Line activity would be fun for 3rd-4th grade. They can do a time line about their own lives & reference current & historical events. teacherspayteachers.com/waltdisney-timeline.com #UCFWalterslit

This NF book is great for early readers. The pictures are real life and the text is relatively easy. This book explains why, how and where honeybees use pollen. You could tie in science and geography with this book as your class explores where pollen levels are high. www.scholastic.com #UCFWalterslit

What a feel good RF. This book tells how a run down neighborhood becomes a community and family. A brave little girl wanting to honor her father's memory plants some beans and unknowingly starts a garden of hope for many. A class science project (planting seeds) would be a great way to tie in this book bookrags.com/lessonplan/seedfolks #UCFWalterslit

I'm not sure how I feel about this Modern Fantasy. Sure the concept of the book is cute a tree house that magically takes you to the land of dinosaurs.....totally cool for a child. I just don't think this would be my first choice or recommendation. Perhaps you could use it as a fun way to introduce a unit on Dinosaurs lessonplanet.com/teachers/dinosaurs-before-dark-1st-5th #UCFWalterslit

This RF is my new favorite read. Auggie is a middle school kid trying to fit in but the kids at his school can't see past his disfigurement. He's wise beyond his years, funny and an inspiration. You will not want to put down this book once you start. As you near the end, you find yourself not wanting it to end. This would be a great Readers Theater pick for engaging students. varsitytutors.com/englishteachers/palacio #UCFWalterslit

Shared this poem for poetry cafe night in class. It's light hearted, fun and always makes my son & I laugh #UCFWalterslit