I want to do better capturing these kinds of stories. It really made me wonder how many stories we miss from students about the work that they create when we don’t stop to listen. Many were trying to tell the Van Meter students something about themselves through their artwork. Each student had a reason they were using particular color and shapes. The personal stories really made me curious, so I grabbed my phone and tried to capture a few of the stories. Students had personal stories for each of their bookmarks.Īny of these wonderings would have been great next steps of investigation in the library or in the classroom.Students wondered if Shannon’s students were in another country.Students wondered if they would get their bookmarks in the mail by this afternoon.Students wondered if Shannon’s students could read the same letters that they do.Librarian Shannon Miller and I read the book Extra Yarn once again and students made bookmarks to send to one another. Seeling’s students had the chance to connect with another Kindergarten class in Van Meter, Iowa. This delightful story will read aloud very well in class and be ideal for role play activities Reading Zone I adored this book so much I read it twice from cover to cover without stopping.Today, Ms. Books and Learning for kids and toddlers. He portrays Annabelle with the most wonderful expressions which reflect her strength of character. EXTRA YARN REVIEW + ACTIVITIES U Ready, Teddy Beyond the book. His colourful knitting pattern pulls the story together as it features not only on clothes, but on buildings, cars and animals. Early on in the discussion, ask the kids who believes in magic and who does not. The book may not play an important role in the discussion, but that is good because you want the children to be able to think beyond the book. Julia Eccleshare/Michelle Pauli The Guardian Jon Klassen's illustrations add greatly to this story. Extra Yarn can be used as a portal into the discussion about magic.

the perfect marriage of a beautiful, timeless story and stunning illustrations - Julia Eccleshare .uk Jon Klassen's illustrations carry the joke of this affirming fantasy effortlessly. Likely to become a classroom favourite too. ideal for three and a half years upwards and its soothing narrative is good for bedtime. 'A perfect feel good picture book' and 'a unique picture book and a terrific read' The Bookseller charming.

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