Sir Gawain and the Green Knight(My copy translated by Marie Borroff)This is probably the first epic poem I’ve ever read all the way through. What does that say about the education I received from Kindergarten through college?!?!? I pre-read this before having my 13-year-old read it t...
Heinemann Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) books are intended for readers aged 3-10. GK level is for kindergarteners; G1 level is for Grade One, and G2 level is for Grade Two. They are most popular with the young learners across the glo...
Dexter already knows everything there is to know about kindergarten. His big sister, Jessie, told him all about it. So Dexter is not scared. Not even a little bit. But his stuffed dog, Rufus, is scared. Actually, he’s terrified. But Dexter–er, Rufus–has nothing to fear: As he’...
It's just 10 days before kindergarten, and this little girl has heard all there is to know — from a first grader — about what it's going to be like. The number one rule: You can't ask anyone for help. Ever. So what do you do when your shoes come u...
In kindergarten, Jarrett Krosoczka’s teacher asks him to draw his family, with a mommy and a daddy. But Jarrett’s family is much more complicated than that. His mom is an addict, in and out of rehab, and in and out of Jarrett’s life. His father is a mystery — Jarrett doesn’...
Debbie: Tell us about Kate’s and your reaction to getting her first book deal! Josh: It all happened so quickly. She signed with her agent and within a month or so a deal was done for You’re My Boo. She had been writing for 7 years and had several published short stories and es...
Suitable for ages: 4-8 Themes: Kindergarten, Anxiety, School Problems Opening:One morning, Holly banged and stomped her feet, and her eyes fill up with tears. “I don’t want to go to school,” she wailed.” Book Jacket Synopsis: Oh no! Holly does not want to go to school one mor...
Men are like ice cream. Nice to have, but not necessary for your overall health and happiness. Man, I have to edit all of your work and you’ve been sending me more spelling errors than a kindergartener trying to write Faust.
I have been thinking about this question ever since. Do any of you have any ideas for how to survive the dark days of primary and secondary education? If so, do please share. Actually I hated all of school from kindergarten all the way to year 12. [ ...
Poetry Friday: In November by Kindergarten I’m giving thanks to Rebecca atSloth Readsfor hosting our Poetry Friday this week. Yesterday, I subbed in Mrs. Henderson’s K class. I read the book In November by Cynthia Rylant to get these eighteen students thinking about the sights, sounds, ...