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Writing inspired by Laura Numeroff

February 8, 2018 Ticia 12 Comments

Laura Numeroff inspired writing prompt

As a teacher, I loved working with Laura Numeroff's books. The kids loved listening to her books and the antics of the different animals. My second year teaching I got a stuffed animal of her Mouse from the If You Give a Mouse a Cookie books. Now that I have my own kids I was … [Read more...]

reading and writing Poppins Book Nook, printable, writing

The science behind jello

January 26, 2015 Ticia 14 Comments

science of jello things went wrong

Everyone loves jello, I mean most of us who grew up in America in the 80s or 90s can sing part of the ad, and may be thinking J-E-L-L-O in a somewhat deep voice. But do you know the science behind jello? I had bits and pieces of ideas for this month's Poppins Book Nook, … [Read more...]

science 4th grade, chemistry, Poppins Book Nook

Journey to Mars

October 28, 2014 Ticia 13 Comments

train for journey to Mars

My son Batman is obsessed with space, he's the entire reason we are studying astronomy this year.  For the past several years he's been checking out a book called,Touchdown Mars!(affiliate link), and so it was natural we'd use that for our book for Poppins Book Nook this … [Read more...]

reading and writing astronomy, Poppins Book Nook, writing

Using picture books to teach writing

September 29, 2014 Ticia 9 Comments

using picture books to teach writing

Several years ago I mentioned using picture books to teach writing, but I wanted to show you a specific lesson so you can better understand the why’s and how’s of using picture books this way.  And since the theme for Poppin’s Book Nook this month is Wild, Wild West I decided to … [Read more...]

reading and writing Poppins Book Nook, United States history, writing

When I grow up writing assignment

August 25, 2014 Ticia 8 Comments

I have to admit I struggled for this month's Poppins Book Nook idea.  When I grow up is a hard one because my kids' ideas are all unlikely.  Their current plan is to open a breakfast restaurant together because they are good at cooking breakfast.  Princess will make toast. … [Read more...]

reading and writing Poppins Book Nook, writing

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