Kirjahaku

It all starts with one little leaf but beautiful fall leaves mount up into a huge pile. Count leaves 1 to 10, then count by 5s and 10s to create a pile big enough to jump in This rhyming verse and bright illustrations make the book a great read for younger children as well . "Literacy Links" and "Learning Extenders" support teachers or parents in promoting literacy, creativity, math, physical, science, and more .... Eight little leaves landed at the gate Nine little leaves gathered at the pumpkin vine. Ten little leaves blew in the chicken pen Twenty little leaves drifted down from the apple tree. Thirty little leaves swirled around my tepee Forty little leaves piled up at my knee so flamboyantly...

This endearing story of Wood Duck hatchlings jumping from their nest high in a tree will delight and entertain young children. They will learn about the habitat and habits of these interesting "tree ducks". Children will also count down from 12 to zero as each baby bird zooms to the ground. Each little duck has their own way of jumping but find out what happens after they all reach the ground Science, social studies, math, and literacy are all rolled up in this "nest" While children will love this story, the book also provides multiple ways to support teachers in teaching literacy, math, science, and social studies through "Literacy Link" and "Learning Extensions".* This book provides many opportunities to count eggs and ducks, as well as to count down to zero. * Science: Discuss the life cycle of ducks.* Learn about Wood Duck habitat and nesting.* Diversity: Discuss how we all move (jump, walk, etc.), but we may also have our own unique ways of doing so * Rhyming Words: There is a set of rhyming words on each of the page spreads. For example, "Flap" and "nap" rhyme.*Number to Numeral: Find the camouflaged numeral on the number pages. Count the ducks. Subtract "one"-There were five ducks, but one jumped, so now how many are there?"* "Just Ducky" Vocabulary (find this at the end of the story) will help you expand children's vocabulary with definitions and/or synonyms for how words are used in this book * Be sure to see "Literacy Links" and "Learning Extensions" in the back of this book for many other ways to promote literacy and learning See the learning standard connections for each activity

In this tale, a grandmother and grandchild have a candid conversation about the function of body parts that are found endearing, but puzzling, by an inquisitive grandchild. Surprise leads to sweet rhyming responses that are satisfyingly and lovingly imparted by an understanding grandmother. While the reader may catch a glimpse of "Little Red Riding Hood's" refrain, "yes, my dear", the story goes beyond fairytale. Colorful illustrations and simple language combine to both entertain and engage the child in exploring the grandparent relationship and demonstrates value in multi-generational learning. Regardless of the many names for grandmother, this affectionate grandparent poem makes a great read for both grandmother and grandchild. The predictable phrases and rhyming words are important strategies for developing phonological awareness in young children, an important skill for developing early literacy. LITERACY LINKS provides various ways to "read" the book with attention to various aspects of literacy skills, including: *phonological awareness *phonemic awareness *alphabetic principle *predictable text *and more This book is also part of the MeComplete Early Learning Program, Volume 1, Unit 3, Me and My Family. The complete curricular set may be purchased at earlylearning.today.

In this tale, a grandchild's inquisitive nature leads to a sincere, yet fun conversation about the unique characteristics of her grandfather...from his fuzzy arms to his strong back. The grandfather answers in rhyming responses which satisfy and endear his grandchild to him. Child's curiosity and grandparent understanding combine to offer this sweet story of the special grandfather/grandchild bond. "Oh Poppa" portrays the fun-loving trait of grandfathers that make them special While the reader may catch a glimpse of "Little Red Riding Hood's" refrain, "yes, my dear", the story goes beyond fairytale. Colorful illustrations and simple language combine to both entertain and engage the child in exploring the grandparent relationship and demonstrates value in multi-generational learning. Regardless of the many names for grandfather, this affectionate grandparent poem makes a great read for any child who loves their grandfather. The predictable phrases and rhyming words are important strategies for developing phonological awareness in young children, an important skill for developing early literacy. The LITERACY LINKS page provides multiple ways to promote literacy skills as you read this book. Some of the ways this book promotes literacy includes: *phonological awareness *phonemic awareness *print awareness *predictable phrases *alphabetic principle....and more