Picture Books for Back to School

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I've been loving reading through all the posts in DeAnne's Picture Book linky, so I decided to join in!

At the beginning of the year, I always set up my expectations.  

To teach behavior, I like to read How Do Dinosaurs Go To School by Jane Yolen.

And for setting up the Daily 5 and reader's workshop, I always read The Best Place to Read by Debbie Bertram.

I'm also going to read a lot of tropical-themed books to go with my classroom theme and to help my students learn more about the ocean.  I've created a book study to go with The Pout-Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen.  

I created vocabulary activities, a literacy center, graphic organizers, writing prompts, and art projects.  They are even aligned to 2nd grade common core standards! 
There are some fun writing and craft projects included:



What books do you plan on reading next school year?

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  1. Nicole, your unit looks awesome!
    I've never seen that second book before but I'm going to check it out. It looks cute. I'm always looking for new read alouds. :)
    Sarah
    Sarah's First Grade Snippets

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    1. THanks Sarah! I heard about "The Best Place to Read" from the Daily 5 Two Sisters' website. It's really cute!

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  2. The Best Place to Read looks like a really cute book. I always start the year off reading The Kissing Hand to my firsties. It's one of my favorites! I just launched my blog today. I would love it if you would stop by and let me know what you think. Thanks!
    Teaching with Giggles

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    1. When I taught kinder and 1st grade, The Kissing Hand was a staple! I bet my 2nds would like it, too, I just haven't tried it yet. Your blog is adorable!

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  3. I love "The Pout Pout Fish!" Have you seen the musical version on youtube? It's great and my kiddos looooved it :)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lron1wlXfxU

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  4. Your unit looks GREAT!! Pout-Pout fish stories are so cute!! I will have to check out The Best Place to Read. Looks like one to add to the cart.
    Thanks for sharing and linking up! :)

    ღDeAnne
    First Grade and Fabulous

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