Reading Literature in the Classroom

The Old Tree - Book Companion

The Old Tree is perfect for reading aloud to PreK-1.  This book teaches young readers the importance of working together to save our environment.  Ruth Brown presents Pigeon Post delivering the mail to The Old Tree asking "Why is there a big X on the tree?"  No one seems to know until Captain Crow peers into his telescope and learns what is about to happen... PANDEMONIUM!  first .... and then the animals and birds work together to save their beautiful home. 

It's the most beautiful tree I have seen this year in any picture book.  The characters are likable and lovable... even Mr. Woodpecker who makes a racket remodeling his home ... making several renovations and new additions!  Professor Owl seems to get a headache and not only because of noisy Mr. Woodpecker but also because of some other charming characters in this story.  If you love birds

Presidents' Day Teaching Resources and Writing Prompts

Writing prompts, graphic organizers and cut & paste for Presidents’ Day. 

Three easy-to-read reading passages about 3 famous Presidents; Washington, Jefferson and Lincoln. Also, included is a cover page so your students can make a ‘Presidents’ Day’ Folder.

Writing Prompts and Graphic Organizers Include:

• Reading Passages

• Three Facts about Each President

• Was, Had, Wanted

• Washington was a great President because

• Lincoln was a great President because

• Jefferson was a great President because

• Compare and Contrast [Washington and Lincoln]

• If I were President, I would

• The President’s job is important because

• Lincoln’s Log Cabin [cut and paste] for primary readers

• Famous Buildings in Washington, D.C. [cut and paste]

• A famous Quote from each President [Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson]

• Cover for Student Folder

21 total printable pages to use to learn and write about these three presidents, Washington, Lincoln and Jefferson.

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