Wednesday, December 29, 2010

New Years Eve

Read-Aloud Books


Shanté Keys and the New Year's Peas
by Gail Piernas-Davenport
Otto Grows Down
by Michael Sussman

Craft

Calendar

  • crayons
  • scissors
  • glue
  • shape punches

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Christmas

Read-Aloud Books


Bear Stays Up for Christmas
by Karma Wilson
Melrose and Croc A Christmas to Remember
by Emma Chichester Clark
When Cows Come Home for Christmas
by Dori Chaconas
If You Take a Mouse to the Movies
by Laura Numeroff
The Longest Christmas List Ever
by Gregg Spiridellis

Craft

Christmas Tree Ornaments or Tree Toppers

  • crayons
  • scissors
  • glue
  • hole puncher
  • tape
  • stapler

Display Books

Olivia Helps with Christmas (Olivia Series)
How the Grinch Stole Christmas - Anniversary Edition: A 50th Anniversary Retrospective

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Sniffles & Being Sick

Read-Aloud Books


Bear Feels Sick
by Karma Wilson
Little Critter: Just a Little Sick (My First I Can Read)
by Mercer Mayer
How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?
by Jane Yolen

Craft

Travel Tissue Pouch
  • foam sheets or felt sheets
  • travel tissues
  • googly eyes
  • various decorations
    • stickers
    • jewels
    • sequins
    • paper shapes

  • scissors
  • glue
  • hole puncher
  • stapler
  • optional, but useful: hot glue gun

Display Books

The Berenstain Bears: Sick Days
Mr. Large In Charge