"Do polar bears build homes to keep warm? Do penguins snuggle with a friend? Yes! But their homes aren't made of wood, and penguins don't cuddle on a couch. Instead, these animals -- and many others -- have adapted in amazing ways to survive chilly weather. [This book] is a light-hearted introduction to animal adaptations around the world. Funny interactive questions paired with comic illustrations will leave readers laughing for more!"--Back cover.

When writing workshops first blossomed in classrooms, its hallmarks were genuine curiosity, individual choice, quality conversations, and engaging children's literature. A joyous hum of intention, creativity, and craft enlivened the school day. Today's teachers are often faced with a range of obstacles, as new initiatives are embraced, mandates handed down, and scripted programs are purchased. Sometimes teachers must sacrifice the original principles of the writing workshop and lose the creative venue they provide. Above and Beyond the Writing Workshop is filled with original writing challenges designed to bring back the spirit of the original writing workshop model and encourage teachers to enhance it with invention, innovation, and inspiration. Teaching creative writing is not only possible, but an important process in their instruction. Author Shelley Harwayne invites teachers to keep the workshop spirit alive by: Encouraging professional conversations on classroom ideas and methods between colleagues; Developing writing cues that allow young writers to be inquisitive, outspoken, and independent; Showing how high quality writing can make a difference; Offering an inspired and stimulating outlet for students to express their passions. Harwayne's book will help teachers encourage students to write the world around them, which can generate more critical thinking and make for a more well-rounded child.

An inspiring book to help teachers shift their beliefs and “stretch” their thinking around reading comprehension, literacy instruction, and content-area learning. Using the key concepts and strategies introduced in her ground-breaking book, Reading Power, Adrienne Gear shows teachers practical ways to create a “culture of thinking” that can be integrated into all areas of learning. Using knowledge-rich texts as tools, Adrienne shares how read-alouds can be used in content areas to support literacy skills and build knowledge. This timely book offers classroom-tested lessons and anchor books to create a content-rich learning environment that helps strengthen student learning and knowledge-building.

Help your child learn and practice talking with this fun activity book packed with family-friendly exercises, conversation topics, and vocabulary recommendations—perfect for parents who want to make sure their child develops a firm grasp of language and speech. Teaching your child to talk doesn’t have to be all work and no play! This ready-to-use activity book is perfect for practicing talking and encouraging verbalizing, whether you’re at home or on the go. Packed with interactive exercises that promote verbalization and vocabulary-building in young children, this book includes: Coloring pages Cut-and-paste activities Seasonal and holiday-themed projects And much more! Written by experienced speech professionals, the activities in this book make for a wonderful bonding experience between parents and children, and can also be used by speech language teachers as a supplement to their lessons. The end of each activity, you’ll find conversation topics, book suggestions, and relevant songs to sing to get you and your child talking and communicating effectively!

This enriched reference guide offers a unique overview of more than 200 picture books published by Canadian publishing houses between 2017–2019. The authors cover key themes in contemporary Canadian titles that match broad curriculum trends in education. Response activities are included in the text, for example frameworks for critical literacy discussions, along with annotated bibliographies that specifically recognize titles by Indigenous authors and illustrators. The book also contains original interviews with a dozen rising stars in Canadian writing and book illustration. While the book is specifically geared for educators, it also supports public libraries, Education researchers, and future picture book creators, as well as families who are interested in learning more about reading development and related literacy activities for the home setting.

After a close encounter with a mutant amphibian makes him freaky for frogs, water-shy Stink becomes a swimming success after being in the Polliwog swim class frog-ever.

Peanut Butter Jo Marie is disappointed when her parents say No pets. To Jo Maries delight, Grandma sends a pet from Africa. Peanut Butter is lots of fun, but often gets into trouble. Jo Marie is responsible for her pet, but it is difficult getting her to behave and stay in her own yard. Forgetful Isabella Isabella is tired of hearing Dont forget!, so she tries to find a way to help herself remember things. Chris and the Tadpoles Chris wants to save tadpoles from freezing. He runs into one problem after another trying to find a home for them. The Lonely Witch Caroline is being punished for causing an awful commotion at Mrs. Cackles Boarding School for Witches. She wants to find a friend, but its hard when everyone runs away. Goodbye Shadows An is running from the police when he finds an abandoned tree house in someones backyard. Turns out it belongs to a policeman! Meanie Sisters are nasty to each other with name calling, hair pulling, pinching. When they are sent to Miss Hannas, they find out how it is to live where someone is truly mean.