tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91130302152568089662024-03-13T11:30:18.731-04:00LiteracyContact Person: Ms. Robin Staats
Drop In Location: J.C. Hill School
Office Phone# (519)445-4227
Office Cell Phone: (519)802-7869 Fax: (519)445-2265
email: robin.staats@inac-ainc.gc.caMs. Browatzkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695257989388039809noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113030215256808966.post-40532089455684891472011-05-02T12:42:00.001-04:002011-05-02T12:43:30.970-04:00Effective Writing Guide K-3 Chapter 1<a title="Wordle: Effective Writing" href="http://www.wordle.net/show/wrdl/3545816/Effective_Writing"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: #ddd 1px solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 4px; BORDER-TOP: #ddd 1px solid; PADDING-LEFT: 4px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 4px; BORDER-LEFT: #ddd 1px solid; PADDING-TOP: 4px; BORDER-BOTTOM: #ddd 1px solid" alt="Wordle: Effective Writing" src="http://www.wordle.net/thumb/wrdl/3545816/Effective_Writing" /></a>Ms. Browatzkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695257989388039809noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113030215256808966.post-41971719981110139562009-09-04T12:06:00.002-04:002009-09-04T12:08:33.109-04:00District Literacy Committee MeetingRepresentatives from your school are invited to attend our first meeting scheduled to take place at J.C. Hill School beginning at 12:30 p.m..Ms. Browatzkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695257989388039809noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113030215256808966.post-88676975216602626732009-09-04T12:03:00.002-04:002009-09-04T12:06:01.482-04:00DRA2 and CASI WorkshopYou are invited to attend an information session at JC Hill School on September 11. DRA2 will be offered at 9:00 a.m. and CASI will be offered at 1:00 p.m. Please bring your school DRA2 or CASI resources with you.Ms. Browatzkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695257989388039809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113030215256808966.post-1981738257146123482009-01-23T13:34:00.002-05:002009-01-23T13:38:18.719-05:00Family Literacy DayVisit <a href="http://www.abc-canada.org/en/family_literacy/family_literacy_day/">http://www.abc-canada.org/en/family_literacy/family_literacy_day/</a> for more informationMs. Browatzkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695257989388039809noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113030215256808966.post-41297297372180972642008-10-22T10:11:00.003-04:002008-10-22T10:18:18.063-04:00Writing ContestGrade 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, do you have a story or poem that you would like to share?<br /><br />The Imperial Oil Foundation is asking young writers to send in a <strong>recently-written story or poem</strong> that they think could become a classic and be read for the next 100 years.<br /><br />One winner from each grade will receive a <em>$200 gift certificate to the bookstore of his or her choice.</em><br /><br />Entries must be <strong>postmarked by December 15, 2008</strong>. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.bookweek.ca/">www.bookweek.ca</a>Ms. Browatzkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695257989388039809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113030215256808966.post-2680623951898370682008-09-25T12:30:00.003-04:002008-09-25T12:46:16.216-04:00Toronto Raptors - Read To Achieve<strong><span style="font-size:180%;">It's free!!!</span></strong><br /><br />Are you looking for something to make reading more exciting for your students? Check Out! <a href="http://www.nba.com/raptors/community/read_achieve.html">http://www.nba.com/raptors/community/read_achieve.html</a><br /><br /><strong>Register</strong> your class or school for Overtime Readers Club and/or Reading Time Out<strong><em> by September 26th</em></strong> and you will automatically be <strong>invited</strong> to attend the first ever Read To Achieve <strong>Open Practice at Air Canada Centre on October 16th. </strong><br /><br />The Overtime Readers Club (October 2008 – March 2009, Grade 1-12),<br />Reading Time Out (November 2008 - March 2009, Grade 1-8)<br />Black History Month Heroes Challenge (January 19-February 13, 2009, Grade 1-12).Ms. Browatzkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695257989388039809noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113030215256808966.post-38069738934260481642008-09-05T14:44:00.002-04:002008-09-05T14:53:54.746-04:00THE WORD ON THE STREETCelebrating literacy on SUNDAY, <strong>SEPTEMBER 28th</strong>, 2008 in Kitchener and Toronto <br /><br />Check out <a href="http://www.thewordonthestreet.ca/">www.thewordonthestreet.ca</a> for more information.Ms. Browatzkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695257989388039809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113030215256808966.post-59818892809638704012008-08-28T12:40:00.007-04:002008-08-28T13:19:13.373-04:00Motivating Students to Write<span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>A 12 Step Guide by Lynda Hamilton Mudre</strong></span> <span style="font-size:85%;">(Full version available in Scholastic's <em>Guiding K-3 Writers to Independence</em>)</span><br /><br />STEPS:<br />1. <strong>BE A WRITER</strong>: write often and for many purposes, not all written work has to be published.<br />2. <strong>BUILD A COMMUNITY</strong>: share writing experiences and have everyone join together at specific times to write.<br />3. <strong>READ ALOUD</strong>: explore the writing process.<br />4. <strong>STORYTELLING</strong>: have students tell stories and write them down.<br />5. <strong>READ LIKE WRITERS</strong>: note the ways an author keeps the reader in mind as they write.<br />6. <strong>MENTOR TEXTS</strong>: read these texts several times and focus on the author's craft.<br />7. <strong>GUIDE YOUNG WRITERS</strong>: encourage different topics based on experiences and interests.<br />8. <strong>PUT PEN TO PAPER</strong>: write, write, write.<br />9. <strong>MODEL</strong>: show and guide with clear examples.<br />10. <strong>USE WRITING TO PRESERVE MEMORIES</strong>: help children find their voice and show how they feel or think.<br />11. <strong>ASSESSMENT</strong>: look carefully at your writers and their writing to guide instruction.<br /><strong>12.</strong> <strong>HIGH EXPECTATIONS</strong>: challenge students to write great literature.<br /><br /><div align="right"><em><span style="font-size:78%;">INSTRUCTOR August 2008</span></em></div>Ms. Browatzkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695257989388039809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113030215256808966.post-83721672948548487452008-06-24T14:30:00.003-04:002008-06-24T15:13:30.640-04:00Storytelling<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">ROBERT MUNSCH </span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">IN PERSON</span></strong></div><br /><div align="left">About storytelling, Robert Munsch has said,<em> "I'm like a stand-up comic reacting to the audience."</em></div><em></em><br />Date: Mon. Nov. 3, 2008<br />Time: 10:30 am & 6:30pm<br />Cost: $17.00<br />Location: Sanderson Centre - Brantford<br /><br />For Tickets Call 1-800-265-0710 or 519-758-8090<br /><a href="http://www.sandersoncentre.ca/">www.sandersoncentre.ca</a>Ms. Browatzkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695257989388039809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113030215256808966.post-67200251716211258612008-06-16T09:35:00.003-04:002008-06-16T09:45:56.257-04:00Scholar's Choice Teacher FairFREE Continental Breakfast & Light Lunch<br /><br />Register on-line at <a href="http://www.scholarschoice.ca/">www.scholarschoice.ca</a><br /><br />WEDNESDAY, JULY 23 <br />8:30 am to 4:00 pm <br />Mississauga Convention Centre <br />75 Derry Road West, <br />Mississauga, ON <br /><br />THURSDAY, JULY 24<br />8:30 am to 4:00 pm<br />Best Western Lamplighter Inn<br />591 Wellington Rd. S,<br />London, ON <br /><br />$75 per 1/2 day workshop, $25 per 50 minute workshopMs. Browatzkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695257989388039809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113030215256808966.post-11738523569198055222008-06-12T16:38:00.003-04:002008-06-12T16:42:46.575-04:00LOL (Laugh Out Loud) Summer Reading Program<ul><li>Age Groups: 3-5, 68, 9-12</li><li>Program Starts - Week of June 30th until August 15th</li><li>Phone - 519-445-2954</li><li>Webpage - <a href="http://www.snpl.ca/">www.snpl.ca</a></li></ul><p>Come out to the Six Nations Public Library for Prizes & Fun!</p>Ms. Browatzkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695257989388039809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113030215256808966.post-62756600120941204822008-06-03T14:10:00.002-04:002008-06-03T14:43:56.685-04:00ENGAGING OUR HIGH ACHIEVERS<strong>Myth:</strong> Students who have been identified as "gifted" are high achievers.<br /><br /><strong>Fact:</strong> Gifted students are those "who have outstanding abilities, are <em>capable</em> of high achievement, " but who may or may not achieve it.<br /><br />Differentiated instruction is an excellent way to engage all students (including our high achievers).<br /><br /><strong>Ideas for differentiating:</strong><br />1. Style: Find out what interests your students and let them explore.<br />2. Grouping: Use both ability and interest grouping. Keep in mind that groupings may change. Often we have three different groups of students in the classroom: one following the curriculum, one that is beyond the curriculum and one group that needs more help.<br />3. Allow for open-ended questioning and assignments.<br />4. Engage students in authentic problem solving.<br />5. Challenge.<br />6. Provide opportunities for choice.<br />7. Find the right books that are appropriately challenging and interesting to your students.<br /><br /><div align="right"> - Samanth Cleaver INSTRUCTOR March/April 2008 </div>Ms. Browatzkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695257989388039809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113030215256808966.post-58980283670203016292008-05-30T08:59:00.002-04:002008-05-30T09:11:36.964-04:00READING ADVENTURE 2008<strong><span style="font-size:130%;">PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS</span></strong>,<br /><br />LTC/HCC Speech Services and the Child Resource Centre, invite you and your children to their<br /><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;">'Reading Adventure' Program</span></em></strong><br /><br />This program helps parents and children learn and practice early literacy and language skills through storytelling and crafts and promotes literacy at home.<br /><br />Each week will feature story time, a literacy related activity, a craft for two specific age groups, and a nutritious snack for the children.<br /><br />The program runs every <strong>Wednesday morning</strong> <strong>July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20</strong><br /><strong>10:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m</strong> at the<strong> Child Resource Centre</strong> located at 18 Stoneridge Circle.<br /><br />So come and join them for this fun eight week program filled with fun, learning and <strong>ADVENTURE!!!</strong><br /><br />No pre-registration is needed.<br /><br /><div align="right"><span style="font-size:85%;">- Six Nations Long-Term Care/Home and Community Care Program, <strong>Speech Services</strong></span></div>Ms. Browatzkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695257989388039809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113030215256808966.post-91487343549171948102008-05-26T12:10:00.002-04:002008-05-26T12:32:09.507-04:00Why Junior Students ReadJunior students read:<br /><br />for enjoyment - The teacher makes time for independent reading and makes available texts of all types.<br /><br />for vicarious experiences - The teacher reads aloud and discusses a broad selection of literary and informational texts.<br /><br />to learn more about themselves and others - The teacher shares critical responses and gives the students opportunities to respond to appropriate content for the age, gender and cultural diversity of the classroom.<br /><br />to gain information - The teacher demonstrates strategies to deal with informational texts.<br /><br />to understand issues - The teacher models how to question texts and think critically while exploring social issues.<br /><br />for aesthetic appreciation - The teacher gives the students opportunities to respond to texts through the arts (choral reading, readers' theatre. literature circles, visual arts, book clubs).<br /><br /><div align="right">-<span style="font-size:78%;"> A Guide to Effective Literacy Instruction Grades 4-6 (Vol. 5 - Reading), page 11, 2008</span></div>Ms. Browatzkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695257989388039809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113030215256808966.post-13544200792060549432008-05-06T10:30:00.002-04:002008-05-06T10:53:42.749-04:00CHIEFSWOOD MUSEUM COMMUNITY AWARENESS POETRY CONTESTMay 16-25<br /><br /><strong>Contest Theme:</strong><br /><br /><em>The Sun, The Moon and Me</em><br />Write a poem about nature, the environment and your role/relationship within each.<br /><br /><strong>Contest Rules:</strong><br />1. All students in grades 4-6 are invited to participate through their school.<br />2. Entries must be original poems about nature, the environment, and your role/relationship within each. Poems must be written in class or at home. No copied poems.<br />3. Entries must be submitted on 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper.<br />4. Entries may be illustrated. Illustrations/drawings should reflect the meaning of the poem.<br />5. Authors must write their name, grade and school on their submission.<br />6. Attach a signed <strong>Parental Release Form</strong>. No poem will be judged without a signed parental release form.<br />7. <strong>DEADLINE:</strong> All poems must be received no later than <strong>May 23, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.</strong><br />8. Poems will not be returned.<br />9. You may send photocopies.<br />10. Make sure students and parents have a copy before you send poems to us.<br />11. Fill out one entry form for your school and include it with student entries. You will find it in this contest packet (titled <strong>School Entry Form</strong>).<br /><br /><strong>Send entries to</strong>:<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Chiefswood</span> Museum Community Awareness Week Poetry Contest<br />P.O. Box 640<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Ohsweken</span>, Ontario<br />N0A 1M0<br /><br /><strong>Or to deliver:</strong><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Chiefswood</span> Curators Cottage<br />1037 Highway 54 at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Chiefswood</span> Road<br />(Small green and white building located within <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Chiefswood</span> Park, directly across from Museum)Ms. Browatzkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695257989388039809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113030215256808966.post-22783119001265897122008-04-28T10:44:00.002-04:002008-04-28T10:55:55.540-04:00Independent StrategiesWhen I get stuck on a word in a book,<br />There are lots of things I can do.<br />I can do them all, please, by myself;<br />I don't need help from you.<br /><br />I can look at the pictures to get a hint.<br />Or think what the story's about.<br />I can "get my mouth ready" to say the first letter.<br />A kind of "sounding out".<br />I can chop up the words into smaller parts,<br />Like on or ing or ly,<br />Or find smaller words in compound words<br />Like raincoat and bumblebee.<br />I can think of a word that makes sense in that place,<br />Guess or say "blank" and read on<br />Until the sentence has reached its end,<br />Then go back and try these on:<br />"Does it make sense?"<br />"Can we say it that way?"<br />"Does it look right to me?"<br />Chances are the right word will pop out like the sun<br />In my own mind, can't you see?<br /><br />If I've thought of and tried out most of these things<br />And I still do not know what to do,<br />Then I may turn around and ask<br />For some help to get me through.<br /><br /><em>- Jill Marie Warner</em>Ms. Browatzkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695257989388039809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113030215256808966.post-45994208278745277572008-04-24T08:30:00.003-04:002008-04-24T12:52:43.266-04:00Six Nations Region Spelling Bee 2008<span style="font-size:130%;">Primary Finalists:</span><br /><br />1st Place: Kiana (I.L. T), Winning Word - oil<br /><br />2nd Place: Clarisa (ECG), Winning Word - straight<br /><br />3rd Place: Dallas (OMSK), Winning Word - festoon<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Junior Finalists:</span><br /><br />1st Place: Dylan (OMSK), Winning Word - enumerate<br /><br />2nd Place: Kristina (CGW), Winning Word - duplicity<br /><br />3rd Place: Cassandra (OMSK), Winning Word - gaiety<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Intermediate Finalists:</span><br /><br />1st Place: Ian (RH), Winning Word - quiche<br /><br />2nd Place: Jacob (JCH), Winning Word - augment<br /><br />3rd Place: Kylie (JCH), Winning Word - Gauss<br /><br /><br /><br />Well Done! We are proud of your accomplishments!Ms. Browatzkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695257989388039809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113030215256808966.post-32438696877754190062008-04-01T18:13:00.002-04:002008-04-01T18:30:56.871-04:00What Good Readers DoShare these comprehension strategies with your students.<br /><br />1. <strong>Make Connections</strong>: Create a bridge from the new to the known, connecting the text to yourself, what you know about the world, and what you have read in other texts.<br /><br />2.<strong> Question</strong>: Ask questions as you read to enhance understanding, find answers, solve problems, and find specific information.<br /><br />3. <strong>Make Inferences</strong>: Connect ideas or fill in information to make sense of unstated ideas.<br /><br />4. <strong>Visualize</strong>: Generate mental images to stimulate thinking and heighten engagement.<br /><br />5. <strong>Summarize</strong>: Synthesize and organize key information to identify main points and major themes, distinguish important from unimportant information, and enhance meaning.<br /><br />6. <strong>Monitor/Regulate</strong>: Pay attention to meaning, clarify or correct comprehension difficulties, or promote a problem-solving stance during reading.<br /><br />7. <strong>Evaluate</strong>: Make judgements about the text to form ideas and opinions, or determine the author's purpose.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(Marjorie Y. Lipson - INSTRUCTOR)</span>Ms. Browatzkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695257989388039809noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113030215256808966.post-54669727360383645532008-03-18T11:02:00.003-04:002008-05-20T13:24:32.986-04:00BOOK RELEASE<strong>MEET THE AUTHOR NIGHT</strong><br /><br /><strong>G.R.E.A.T</strong>. is hosting a book release - meet the author night for Six Nations newest young author. Eleven year old <strong>Chris</strong>, a student at Six Nations, has finished writing the first four books in his six-part series on adventures in the land of Grillbowa. The first two books will be available for purchase. The next two books are still in editing and will be available soon.<br /><br />Come meet Chris and wish him well on his journey into a bright future.<br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>FRIDAY, MARCH 21st </strong></div><div align="center"><strong>6-8 PM</strong></div><div align="center"><strong>ATRIUM (G.R.E.A.T.)</strong></div>Ms. Browatzkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695257989388039809noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113030215256808966.post-51270681911584536092008-03-06T13:40:00.004-05:002008-03-06T13:44:04.926-05:00Nipissing University Presents<strong>Dr. David Booth</strong><br /><br />"Balancing 'Balanced Literacy' for all Learners"<br /><br />When: Mon. Mar. 10th, 2008<br />Where: Brantford Community Church<br /> (65 George St. Brantford)<br />Time: 4:30-6:00 p.m.<br /><br />Admission is only $2.00 at the doorMs. Browatzkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695257989388039809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113030215256808966.post-50550582360667151622008-02-29T14:32:00.003-05:002008-02-29T15:00:11.003-05:00Effective Peer FeedbackHere are some activities that can help teach students how to give feedback (Grade 6-8).<br /><br />1. <strong>GOLDEN WORDS:</strong><br />* Use Highlighters<br />* Students exchange their written work.<br />* Look for examples of effective language.<br />* Highlight the "golden" words or phases.<br />* Have students share their favourite golden word/phase.<br />* Discuss why they choose the word/phase.<br /><br />2. <strong>GOSSIP:</strong><br />* Divide the students into groups of three.<br />* Each student is given the opportunity to read their written work, while the other group members stop the reader to ask questions, and make positive or constructive comments.<br />* The student reading is also encouraged to respond with comments or questions.<br />* The student may take notes or make revisions.<br />*** This is an informal chat about ideas, characters, etc. and is NOT a formal critique.<br /><br />Have fun writing and providing your students with meaningful ways to give feedback to their peers!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"> INSTRUCTOR Jan./Feb. 2008</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"></span>Ms. Browatzkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695257989388039809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113030215256808966.post-76516496627388350802008-02-05T12:16:00.000-05:002008-02-05T12:47:16.865-05:00Making PredictionsHere are some reading comprehension activities to encourage young readers to make and discuss predictions.<br /><br />1. PREDICTION POP (Examining titles and illustrations)<br /> - The teacher reads the title on the cover of a picture book.<br /> - Students predict what the story might be about.<br /> - The responses are written in balloon shapes.<br /> - Review all the predictions.<br /> - Read the story and pause to confirm, modify or reject predictions.<br /> - If a prediction is wrong, "pop" the ballon (erase).<br /> - After reading, the children decide which of the predictions on the board are correct.<br /><br />2. THUMB-THROUGH PREVIEW (Scanning books) * <span style="font-size:85%;">Similar to a picture walk.</span><br /> - Before reading, have the class walk through the book (pictures, clues, words).<br /> - Make predictions about the story.<br /> - Read the story.<br /> - The children will make a "thumbs up" sign when you reach a correct prediction.<br /><br />3. CURIOSITY CHART (text features)<br /> - Examine a nonfiction text (subtitles, photographs, captions, charts, maps).<br /> - Record the text features that are pointed out on chart paper.<br /> - "Think-aloud" - make predictions about how the text features might provide information.<br /> - Read the text.<br /> - Check off each feature as you come to it.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">(Mackie Rhodes INSTRUCTOR Jan./Feb. 2008) </span>Ms. Browatzkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695257989388039809noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113030215256808966.post-50870394086170053862008-02-01T16:59:00.001-05:002008-02-05T12:00:18.503-05:00Sowing the Seeds... Harvesting Readers ForumWhen: Sat., Mar. 29th, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m<br /><br />Where: Green of Renton<br /> 969 Concession 14<br /> Simcoe, ON<br /><br />Who: Early Learning Providers, Teachers and anyone interested in Early Literacy<br /><br />Why: * Explore gaps in literacy.<br /> * Help develop a strategic plan.<br /> * Network.<br /> * Hear the latest research.<br /><br />How: Register by Feb. 29th, 2008<br />Call Karla Neil at 519-429-2875 or 1-866-463-2759<br />Fee: $10 (Lunch, snack and a drink included)Ms. Browatzkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695257989388039809noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113030215256808966.post-50880927162412295582008-02-01T16:01:00.001-05:002008-02-29T14:31:26.283-05:00GoodMinds MaterialsGoodMinds has a new collection of books on Character Education. In addition, they have some levelled books for children reading at the grade one level by Bebop Publisher.<br /><br /><br /><br />Here are the Bebop titles levelled by Grade, Fountas & Pinnell's alphabet system and DRA numbers:<br /><br />* Laundry Day by Karen Hjemboe (K, C, 3)<br />* At the Park by Judy Nayer (Gr. 1, D, 4)<br />* My Family by Karen Hjemboe (Gr. 1, D, 4)<br />* My Horse by Karen Hjemboe (Gr. 1, D, 4)<br />* I make Clay Pots by Leslie Johnson (Gr. 1, D, 4)<br />* Fancy Dance by Leslie Johnson (Gr.1, G, 12)<br />* Living in an Igloo by Jan Reynolds (Gr. 1, G, 12)<br />* I'm Heading to the Rodeo by Emmi S. herman (Gr.1, I, 16)<br /><br />Check out <a href="http://www.goodminds.com/">www.goodminds.com</a>Ms. Browatzkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695257989388039809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113030215256808966.post-35431321332534518582008-01-10T11:50:00.001-05:002008-01-10T11:59:25.383-05:00Celebrate Family Literacy DayFamily Literacy Day was founded in 1999 and is celebrated on Jan. 27th. Your school may want to promote this national initiative. The Family Literacy Day website <a href="http://www.abc-canada.org/fld/">www.abc-canada.org/fld/</a> offers ideas, event listings and 10 ways to celebrate Family Literacy Day.Ms. Browatzkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695257989388039809noreply@blogger.com1