Here Comes Scuba Dog!

I'm thrilled to share that Ann Marie's book SCUBA DOG will be here May 3^rd! To celebrate, we’ve put together a 5-day countdown. Since we're planners, we thought we'd share our list ahead of time in case you'd like to join in on any of the activities. We will start on Wednesday, April 27^th! We hope you will dive in with us! Make sure to post your pictures on social media with #ScubaDog so we can see them! 

Mystery Book

Looking for a way to spice up your read aloud routine? Try this!

Wrap a book cover or folder around a book you think your students have never seen. After telling them the title, ask students to guess what the book will be about. Make a list of their ideas. Next, read the book without showing the pictures. When finished, ask students to draw a scene or character from the book. Obviously, they will be drawing what they think the scene or character looks like. Share their creations and then unveil the cover. Reread the book, this time showing the pictures. Your students will be entertained and amused by their own creations and the contrast to the actual pictures. Tweet or Instagram the alternate illustrations to the author and illustrator of the books you use throughout the year.