Author studies

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Laura Numeroff is a celebrated author of delightful books for preschoolers. While there are many books in the Laura Numeroff series, author studies in preschool do not have to include each title. Choosing even a

Lois Ehlert has been selected as our Author this month for the Virtual Book Club for Kids. She has a magical touch to the illustrations she creates in each of her books. The brightness of

Benefits of an Author Study and how to create one in 5 simple steps. Plus a free printable pack appropriate for elementary to middle grades.

Are you familiar with Mo Willems? No? More than likely you are familiar with his work. Mo Willems is the author of several children’s books that are unique in their humor and simplicity. I once stumbled upon his book, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, at a used store, and my kids and I...

How to create an author study. Benefits of a book based unit study, how to create your own, and links to author studies by Some Random Lady.

Two years ago I shared the question – What would happen if you did a read a day with your kids? I feel so strongly that even just one read aloud a day can make a huge impact on a child’s life. It can show them all that books have to offer. It can help […]

On of my favorite things to hear is children giggling. Even thinking about kids laughing and chuckling makes you smile, no?! An author study that I love to do in my classroom, that ALWAYS brings lots of giggles, is Mo Willems. Reading one of Mo Willems' books is entertaining no matter how old you are. {Sometimes I probably think the books are even more funny than my students do!} A few weeks ago I posted this picture on instagram. My class was having a little BIG issue with using the…

All About Authors- Julia Donaldson. Biographical information, book list, activities and crafts, along with other resources to support books written by Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, Room On The Broom, Stick Man, The Snail On the Whale, and more!

Just an update on the homework posts. I've updated the last post - http://www.teachingmaddeness.com/2014/07/im-lovin-homework-thats-wrap-mini-series.html - with my MONSTER Folder Overview as a free download. I also had a ton of requests for the version of the MONSTER folder cover that was shown in my picture so that will be up in our shop this week! With back to school coming soon, I thought I would round up some of my favorite freebies I've offered here on my blog to make sure you haven't…