Integrated Curriculum Build. By Jessica Gunderson. Explore election day with these fun guided reading activities for the book, "Splat the Cat for President" by Rob Scotton. Interest Level: Grades K-3. Elizabeth started all the trouble. Wee Wonders meets Thursdays from 10:15-11 a.
By Coral Celeste Frazer. In November, we usually vote on something in our class. He discovers why it's important to think about what is best for the students in the classroom. This engaging Splat the Cat for President book companion unit includes: - a unique craft. Allowing student use. Clifford the Big Red Dog. Science of Reading Foundational Support.
They participate in a read-aloud activity to identify specific long-vowel sounds and earn Splat bucks. Readers will follow Renteria on a journey that includes "culture clashes, breakdancing battles, fistfights, quinceañeras, vandalism, adventures on bicycles, and souped-up lowriders, all set to an early 2000s soundtrack, " according to the book jacket. To do that, candidates must announce their plan to run for a nomination and the presidency, and then they campaign. Splat the Cat Series. Join Dallas County Sheriff Adam Infante on Thursday, Feb. 16, for an informal, sit-down conversation. Match the upper/lower case letter. Students will learn about the American democracy and election process, while also rooting for Grace throughout this book. First, here is a book that goes well with this activity... Book that goes great with this activity-->. Miss Brooks Loves Books (but I don't). Fred and Ted Go Camping: Peter Eastman. The Night before election day by Natasha Wing is another fun book in this series that I read to my students before our class Election Day. You can create a ballot box using a shoebox or even a tupperware container. Pete the Cat and Splat the Cat Storytime and Craft – Feb. 22: Come to our silly cat-themed storytime and craft with a special guest reader from 4-5 p. 22 in the library Community Room.
Sofia is down but not out, and she sets out to prove what one kid can do. A new president is moving into the White House, and best of all she has kids! TV exposes brutality on the Selma March: an augmented reading experience. Imagine The Borrowers in the White House! Children's Book Trivia Quiz – Month of February: Bring your kids to the library in February to try our free Children's Book Trivia Quiz and earn prizes. Who can run for president? A picture book introduction to the achievements and legacy of indefatigable suffragette Alice Paul describes how she launched campaigns, organized protests and met with President Woodrow Wilson to secure voting rights for women after realizing that key civil rights imbalances existed between men and women. S'mores are a delicious camping treat, why not do a thematic unit on these tasty treats. Songs & performances—. Doreen Cronin (Click Clack Moo Cows That Type). Excited about the idea of becoming the country's first female president, Grace joins the school's presidential campaign to get her career on track, but when her competition seems to have the support of all the male voters, Grace must use all her campaigning skills to win them over by showing how she is truly the best person for the job. I Voted explains the concept of choosing, individually, and as a group, from making a simple choice: "Which do you like better, apples or oranges? Election day ABC order worksheet. One Vote, Two Votes is a good book for older children -it really goes very in depth into the voting process.
He wants to keep the local library open. A fresh, fun, and "thought-provoking" New York Times bestseller about the American electoral college and why every vote counts from bestselling and award-winning duo Kelly DiPucchio and LeUyen Pham. Note how they are similar and how they are different. An elderly African American woman, en route to vote, remembers her family's tumultuous voting history in this picture book publishing in time for the fiftieth anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Try one when your child gets home from school or make a WHOLE bunch and host a Valentine's Day sensory play date! And is the Electoral College really acollege? People can come from all over to vote for the people who will make laws for the country. All you need is glue and scissors. Camille and the Sunflowers: Laurence Anholt. Recent Additions to Overdrive. Registration is required by Feb. 6. Explains how to become the president of the United States and what the president's role in government is.
Register online, by phone at 515-465-3569, or in person. A great read for anyone currently experiencing or has previously felt these jitters. Kids will learn about the way in which Southern States kept African Americans from voting and the history that led to nonviolent civil rights marches to fight for the right to vote guaranteed by the Constitution. Doc McStuffins My Huggy Valentine. What kinds of lessons will she teach?
A Lift-the-Flap Book. This helps me to build my collection of books so I can share ideas with you. You don't normally vote for someone because someone else is voting for vote because you want to vote for them. Election Day Flip Book is a reading flip book with a nonfiction passage about Election Day. Let's get started on these Homemade valentines for classmates! Lots of Books Graph.
Reading Intervention. Think politics is boring for kids? Wee Wonders – Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23.
2012, Suzy Red, Lockhart, Texas. It will give them a giggle and help them breathe a sigh. Forget the legends, tall tales, and historic achievements—before they were presidents, the future leaders of the United States had regular-kid problems just like you. Books are available at the library for participants for a small fee. For more information, call Library Director and discussion leader Mary Murphy at 515-465-3569. Second, a literature list that relates to the topic choice. Camping Literature: - A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee: Chris Van Dusen. In this volume, readers will learn about the history of and key parts and processes associated with U. primaries and caucuses. Election season is here and Monster is ready to vote! Call the library for more information or to arrange a time at 515-465-3569. When he finally finds success, he learns he can't run for president because he isn't 35. If you have difficulty accessing this content due to a disability, please contact us at 314-444-4662 or. Bambinos can spend the day crafting and recipe making with the help of The Week Junior. One vote, two votes, I vote, you vote.
She decides to see what running for office is like in her school elections. I'm twelve years old and I'm running for President of the YOU-nited States.