Tag Archives: Animals

Ocean Depth Zones Map

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Kim

Our last addition to the Ocean Lap Book was an Ocean Depth Zones Map.  By this point he was tired of writing, so I created the map and labels on the computer.  He drew an animal that lives in each … Continue reading →

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Outer Space Book Review

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Kim

I was a little concerned that we wouldn’t find enough space books with updated Pluto information, but we actually found several.  We rowed Space Boy, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and There’s No Place Like Space. The Planets by Gail Gibbons … Continue reading →

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Penguin Book Reviews

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Kim

We spent February learning about penguins and boy were they a hit!  I checked out a number of books, these are our favorites… Antarctic Antics: A Book of Penguin Poems by Judy Sierra This is the first poetry book that … Continue reading →

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Silly Animal Game

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Kim

This game was inspired by an Eric Herman song, “The Elephant Song.”  If you haven’t heard it you can watch the You Tube video here.  He also has a website with cds and mp3s for sale.  In the song Eric … Continue reading →

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The Very Ugly Bug

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Kim

An ugly bug learns to accept and celebrate her differences after they save her from danger. Continue reading →

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Gobble It Up!

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Kim

This very catchy tune will have you singing about the food chain all day! Continue reading →

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Chicky Chicky Chook Chook

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Kim

Adorably fluffy chicks, bees and cats experience a rapidly changing weather in this book of entertaining, rhythmic rhyme. Continue reading →

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The Snail and the Whale

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Kim

Follow a tiny snail as he journeys around the world on the tail of gray-blue humpback whale. Continue reading →

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Down by the Cool of the Pool

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Kim

Dance with frog as his friends in this book full of stamping, frisking, prancing and more! Continue reading →

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If Frogs Made Weather

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Kim

A cool fall breeze. A warm, sunny, summer day. A light spring rain. Everyone has their own idea of ‘perfect weather.’ So does every animal. Continue reading →

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