Reaching for the Stars Million Word Campaign

It is so rewarding to have so many students qualify as top readers. I know we only select one student as TOP reader to receive the medal, but I want you to KNOW that you are all TOP readers. Some of you love books so much that you stay in to read, read after school, and tell me about what you are reading for fun! As you know, I LOVE reading. It has been my vehicle to higher education, adventures, mysteries, knowledge, romance, and so much more. Books were truly my "bestest" friends growing up. There is nowhere you can't travel or things you can't learn when you immerse yourself in a good book.

As you go on your way to new and marvelous things, remember to take a book along with you.. 

-Dr. Seuss

Another Awesome Author Visit!

It was fabulous to have an accomplished author, such as E.G. Ryan, come to our school to read to us from her collection of books.

 I truly enjoyed listening to her read The Dreamies. The characters, the cute illustrations, and the theme from her books is very engaging.

 

 I have to start my collection to have it ready for when I go back down to kinder/first(?).

Make sure to thank Ms. Sinay for arranging the visit. You can also visit her website, egryan.com, to see other books she has published. Remember, it may be you one day reading to a room full of students from your own collection of great books...I can't wait for that to happen!

Author Visit

Today was such an exciting day! We had the amazing privilege to have author Mary Ting visit our school, talk with us about the importance of writing and reading, and have our books autographed. Hello!

  Big Things Come in Small Packages is about Zoey and her friends Katie, Abby, Megan, and Nathan. I love that the story is told from Zoey's point of view. It is all about the adventures these kiddos have at school, how they deal with them, how to stick up for themselves using their words, and that big things can come in small packages. The dialogue is catchy and very humorous. I loved how we found the exact words from the title in the story while we were reading. I think that using words from your writing to formulate your title is a great technique. Those of you haven't had the opportunity to read this scrumptious story as of yet, it will be in the classroom library (NOT my autographed copy).

Artists Get Ready! 

The best part is that Mrs. Ting is getting ready to publish her next book and we have the opportunity to be the illustrators of this new book. Now that is FANTASTIC! That kind of opportunity does not come around that often (if ever), so get ready to publish your best work.  Imagine, your illustration being published in a book that can be read all over the world. WOW. I can't wait to see who gets chosen.

Goodnight Goon

Have you ever read the story Goodnight Moon written by Margaret Wise Brown?  Well, there is a monsterized parody of this beloved classic by Michael Rex called Goodnight Goon. There is a free ebook that you can read from We Give Books that is perfect to read during the month of October. If you have younger siblings, don't forget to let them enjoy it with you. Simply click on the picture below and enjoy this petrifying parody.

Let me know what you think after you read it?

Why do leaves change colors?

Here is a really cute story that explains why...enjoy!

StickFiggy and the Painted Le...

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