Crescent

School: Crescent Elementary

Month/Year: February 08

Recommended Read-a-loud or Book-talk books:

Title: Ballad of Valentine

Author: Alison Jackson

Topic: Valentines

Grades: 1-5

Comments: When we pointed out that the book was written to follow the tune of "Oh my Darling Clementine" the students had a lot of fun seeing how the words fit in with the song.

Title: Froggy's First Kiss

Author: Jonathon London

Topic: Valentines

Grades: K-2

Comments:

Pair and Share Topic: Chinese New Year

Grades: All

Titles/Authors used: The Runaway Rice Cake by Ying Chang Compestine, The Empty Pot by Demi and Two of Everything by Lily Toy Hong

Comments: We shared some facts about Chinese New Year, told them the animal sign they were born under according to their birth year, and then shared these Chinese folktales with them.