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Welcome Fall!

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Beautiful Autumn Leaves- photographed by INABA Tomoaki

It is officially Autumn!  Have you noticed any squirrels scampering about the grass?  Are the leaves turning their golden shades of red, orange, yellow, and green?  Found any chestnuts?  Autumn is my favourite season of all!  I love, love, love the cool breezes and crisp morning air!  The colours are bedazzling!  Soon I will be enchanted by the  magical pumpkins, ghosts, and good little witches.  Are you excited that Autumn has finally arrived?

The leaves are falling

down, down, down,

Red, Yellow, Green, and Brown.

Rake them up in a pile so high

Until they reach up to the sky!

Reading to Therapy Dogs

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While I was traveling about, I saw a brochure that offered an opportunity for children to read to “therapy dogs.”  I thought that this was a brilliant idea!  Imagine sharing your favourite storybook with a gentle dog?  I wonder if anyone has ever read to a Therapy Dog and do you know of anyone in the community who offers this opportunity?  Wouldn’t it be a positive experience for a child?

Here is a link that explains a little more about, Therapy Dogs-

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Therapy

Found a Book

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Summer allows me the time to relax and do some spur of the moment “things!”  Recently, while wandering around a bookstore with my granddaughter, we discovered the title, We Are in a Book– Mo Willems.  We shared some sweet moments giggling over the illustrations of Elephant and Piggy and the power of simple text bubbles.  Did you know that the elephant’s name is, Gerald? Maybe, you can visit the local library and sign out some Mo Willems books!  “Gotta keep reading! ‘Cause this book’s going to be a good book…O-o-o!”

xo

What are you reading?  Can you recommend a book to read?

Summer Reading

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Parents often ask us for Summer Reading suggestions.  I will add my “favourite”  Grade One “read to self” and read aloud books, below.  Please consider visiting the Public Library, sign up to represent our school, join the Summer Reading Club.  As well, the Library has a wonderful literacy program for children.  Drop by and watch a puppet show or participate in some Reader’s Theater! Encourage your children to read and “log” their books onto a special sheet provided by the library.  At the end of the summer, the children can attend a medal ceremony that “celebrates” their reading achievements!  The children are proud to wear their reading medals back to school to show teachers and friends! This is a wonderful opportunity to promote and encourage summer reading and further develop literacy!  Sign out some of the titles listed below, find a favourite reading spot, snuggle up, practice and enjoy reading together.

Mrs. Nielsen’s Recommended Summer Reading for Emerging Readers–

Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride by Kate DiCamillo

Mr. Watson’s Saturday drive in his Cadillac turns into an adventure when an unexpected guest appears in the back seat, and when Mercy takes the wheel.

Frog and Toad Are Friends– Arnold Lobel… children “love” this pair
Piggy and Elephant series… anything by Mo Willems is guaranteed to start a giggle; try some Reader’s Theater voices
The Cat in the Hat – Dr. Seuss…classic
Waiting For Wings – Lois Ehlert…simple, colourful, highly creative
Feathers For Lunch – Lois Ehlert
Ralph – Lois Ehlert – A Mrs. Brancati recommendation… for anyone who has a dog.  Parents will laugh, too!
My Garden – Kevin Henkes…How does your garden grow…? Truly, a beautiful, evocative, read aloud!
Brown Bear, Brown Bear– Bill Martin Jr./ Eric Carle – young children “love” pattern books
Polar Bear, Polar Bear – Bill Martin Jr./ Eric Carle… You’ve caught on by now!
Good night Moon – Margaret Wise Brown…my daughter’s favourite as a child; anything to avoid the inevitable sleep time!
• Watch an interview with creative and inspiring author/artist, Lois Ehlert!
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• Lulu and the Brontosaurus- Judith Viorst

This is a delightful Junior Novel for the fluent reader.  As well, consider this novel as a read aloud for Primary/Early Intermediate.   It is delightful!