Book Bites Episode 4-Not Yet

If you are just now discovering my little blog and have no idea what Book Bites is then head over to the overview HERE to get a background of this little venture. You can also view the overview video HERE! 

Now onto Episode 4! 

Not Yet

by: Lisa Cox & Lori Hockema

** The video will have more detailed information about all these ideas below- this is just a quick sneak peek**

Access the full video Episode 4 HERE or HERE

Overview: Lorisa faces challenges of her day with her younger brother looking up to her. She demonstrates what a growth mindset looks like. She has big dreams and an attitude of positive thinking that is going to take her into the future with all kinds of possibilities. Lorisa models that there is purpose even in the mistakes. 

Teaching points:  Growth Mindset, Perseverance

Teaching Resource Companion: can be found HERE on my TPT store

Here are some examples of this sweet book in action!

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Have a BLESSED week!

"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 
Romans 12:12

Book Bites Episode 3-The Hallo-Wiener

Howdy ya'll! So I am a smidge behind on blogging so I am kind of doing a catch-up session here for Book Bites Episode 3.

If you are just now discovering my little blog and have no idea what Book Bites is then head over to the overview HERE to get a background of this little venture. You can also view the overview video HERE! 

Now onto Episode 3! 

The Hallo-Wiener  

by: Dav Pilkey 

** The video will have more detailed information about all these ideas below- this is just a quick sneak peek**

Overview: Oscar is short, like all dachshunds, and other dogs make fun of him. On Halloween he takes more ridicule than ever in his hot-dog costume, but one brave act makes him a hero.

Teaching points: (if you choose) bullying, character feelings 

Sticky notes: I do not have specific stopping points for this read aloud this time.I really wanted this seasonal one to be more of an enjoyment read with maybe some follow up fun activities.

Grab the Mini Integrated Unit HERE . 

Here's a peek at what is included: 

-Dog template to create craft

-Give Oscar a new costume

-2 Story element activities

-Retell/BME

-Book review

-Text to Self Connections

-DIY Word Family Sort

-Trick or Treat (true or false)

-Create your own Trick or Treat

-Verb practice

-Verb cards

-Story element cards

-2 Odd/Even sort

-Count by 5's cut/paste

-Count by 2's cut/paste

-On/off the decade practice

-Place Value

Here is an example of on of the activities! 

Access the full Episode 3 HERE

Want just the read aloud? Go listen and watch HERE

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Have a BLESSED week!

Book Bites Episode 2- Lost and Found

Guess what?! I have another full episode of Book Bites done! 

I also did a "Minisode" as well! You can catch that HERE! It was over the ADORABLE book, Nerdy Birdy Tweets. I also made the read loud version as well so you can still enjoy the book even if you don't have it yet! You can watch that HERE.

If you are just now discovering my little blog and have no idea what Book Bites is then head over to the overview HERE to get a background of this little venture. You can also view the overview video HERE! 

Now onto the main attraction: Episode 2! 

Lost and Found 

by: Oliver Jeffers

** The video will have more detailed information about all these ideas below- this is just a quick sneak peek**

Overview:
 Lost and Found is a simple tale about a boy and a penguin and their growing friendship.

Teaching points:
Connections, Inferences, Main Idea

Sticky notes:
Here are the suggested stopping points for this book- remember you may want to do every one all at once. These are front loaded so you decide when and how to use them.

Grab them HERE. 

When you get to the link the "supporting document" is what you want to click under the video. 

Other ideas to incorporate this text: (all of these ideas are described more fully in the video)
-Do a book talk before reading to kids-this would be a little personal story you have in connection to the book. For example, I might tell them about the time I found our rescue dog. He just happened upon us one day as an orphan and we thought we needed to adopt him out. However, we decided to keep him and we love him so much! This just helps to really personalize it and model that for the kids.
-After reading you may want to have an accountable talk circle: What does it mean to be lonely? How can we help others not feel lonely?
-Integrate into writing: How did the penguin end up at the boy's door? Create a "Found Penguin" poster, What would you take on your journey to return the penguin?

I will also use some short little acronyms in the stickys as well. You will decide when and where to actually stop reading and have your kids discuss so I give options.
T&T- turn and talk (incorporate Teach/Okay for Whole Brain)
TO-think out loud (more so for the teacher to do)

Access the full Episode 2  VIDEO 

Want just the read aloud? Go listen and watch HERE

Don't forget to follow me on Facebook to get notifications of when new Book Bites Episodes are happening! You can also access all of them on my YouTube channel!

Stay tuned for the next full episode or even "minisode" where I will feature another fun book!

Have a BLESSED Week!! 

Looking for some organization and fun new products

Attention all Instructional Coaches!!!

 The ICD for the OCD

Instructional Coach Detailer for the OCD is all updated for the 2017-2018 school year! 

Let's face it, the IC job is multitasking at its finest! You don't have time to be scattered in your thoughts! Use the ICD to help you be OCD! 
This Instructional Coach Detailer is the perfect planner to help you balance all of your plans, notes, and to-do's!

What is included?

-Two different versions: ELA & Math/Science-Monthly overviews August - July (free updates each year!)-To-Do checklists with each month-Space to put sticky notes so they are never far away-Positive quotes to keep you going- Team planning overviews- Notes for meetings-Pages of team minute notes for team plannings-Teacher Checklists-to keep information of teachers easy

Print this in color or even just black and white!You can print as is, or rearrange pages in a spiral bound form or binder. Need more of a certain page? Print just what you need!Put it all together or make separate smaller books.Add in your school calendar, etc! 

If you'd like a custom cover I am happy to do that! Just email me! Email is listed in TPT product description page!

Suggestion: Print cover in color on card stock and print the other pages on regular paper (helps with printing cost)

***FREE updates each year!! 

Click HERE for ELA

Click HERE for Math/Science

Need more inserts? Check out my IC Quick Sheets to add to your planner and keep track of your coaching with teachers! (under the organization tab) or link: 

Here

I also just added some A La Carte pieces you can add to ANY planner!

Check them out HERE (they are free for now so grab them while you can!)

Last thing for today! I just finally got around to posting my newest edition of Monthly Jam- where I showcase my favorite 5 items in under 5 minutes!  I would love anyone who would like to participate to join me! You can see the original post HERE if you'd like to know the "guidelines". 

So I posted this one over on my YouTube channel....it is just up and going so please be gentle :) I'd love it if you'd subscribe while there too! 

Click HERE to watch! 

Have a Blessed week!!! 

"If we say we are HIS, we must follow the example of Christ."

1 John 2:6