Category Archives: Early Elementary Books

10 Practical Lessons Learned from the Little Red Hen

From www.nationalnannies.com The story of the Little Red Hen has been told for ages to teach young people basic moral values. Using farm animals for the characters makes it interesting and fun for children, and stimulates their imaginations as they … Continue reading

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Top 10 Christmas Stories Every Child Should Hear- books for Christmas

From aupairjobs.com Christmas is a magical time of year for both kids and adults alike.  The kids are out of school, the holiday cheer keeps everyone in high spirits, and spending time together as a family is at the top … Continue reading

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5 Great Children’s Books that Teach About the Seasons

From mrsayalaskinderfun.blogspot.in 5 Great Children’s Books that Teach About the Seasons Every season brings a distinctive change to our everyday lives. We wear different clothing, eat different food and even take part in different activities and traditions. Students love to … Continue reading

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Should Children Choose Their Bedtimes- book for young children

Students are presented with pro/con arguments for the question, “Should students choose their bedtimes?” Each side gives facts/opinions to support its position. Then decide for yourself: should children choose their own bedtimes, or should parents choose for them?

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Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss- bulletin board for elementary

Submitted by Mike B. Click here to like teachertime123 on facebook! Help to celebrate the birthday (March 2) of Dr. Seuss!  Along with this display, students will draw scenes from their favorite Dr. Seuss books. Older students can write a … Continue reading

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Books about Martin Luther King- titles and descriptions of books about Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin’s Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr by Doreen Rappaport Ages 5 and up- This picture-book biography is an excellent and accessible introduction for young readers to learn about one of the world’s most influential leaders, Dr. … Continue reading

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Monster Books- books for Halloween or any time of year for preschool or elementary students

One Hungry Monster : A Counting Book in Rhyme Board Book by Susan Heyboer O’Keefe     My Monster Mama loves Me So by Laura Leuck A rhyming verse describes the myriad ways a green, googly-eyed mother shows her boundless … Continue reading

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Christopher Columbus- book by Stephen Krensky for elementary

Enlivened by attractive full-color artwork, including maps and a cutaway view of the ship, the straightforward account is a good choice at this reading level.”–Booklist. 

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A Picture Book of Christopher Columbus- book by David A. Adler for elementary students

A brief account of the life and accomplishments of Christopher Columbus.

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Chess Is Child’s Play

This book will teach any parent, of any skill level, to teach any child, of any age, to play chess! The book will be released April 2012 by Mongoose Press.

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Here Comes Science- cd/dvd that teaches science through music

By Ray While not a book, I think that this dvd/cd can be an effective tool. I have been a fan of this band for 25 years now and was thrilled when they started releasing children’s albums a few years … Continue reading

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Apple Farmer Annie- book by Monica Wellington

Annie picks her apples, and sorts and organizes them. Some she turns into applesauce, apple muffins, apple cake (recipes included), and cider. The best she saves to sell at the market. Happily, she sells everything and returns home to rest, … Continue reading

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Ten Red Apples- book by Pat Hutchins

he rhyming, sing-song text counts down from 10 as a succession of farm animals consume apples from a tree, beginning with a horse: “Ten red apples hanging on the tree./ Yippee, fiddle-dee-fee!/ Horse came and ate one,/ chomp, chomp, chomp./ … Continue reading

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Apple Fractions- book by Jerry Pallotta

Author Jerry Pallotta and illustrator Rob Bolster use a variety of different apples to teach kids all about fractions in this innovative and enjoyable book. Playful elves demonstrate how to divide apples into halves, thirds, fourths, and more. Young readers … Continue reading

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