I’ll admit it. I’ve always loved reading much more than I loved school work. And to be honest, most of the students in your classrooms would probably agree with me. So, in my lesson guides, I’ve put together some ways to help make my children’s books a learning experience which goes beyond the written word. Plus, I’ve created guides that are in line with Common Core standards for 3rd Grade students. If you would like help in making lesson plans for another grade level, please visit the Common Core website: www.corestandards.org.
There is one guide for each of my three books, COOLIES, BROTHERS, and DEAR SANTA. To open a guide to view, download or print, all you need to do is click on its image and the guide will open in a new browser window.
I suggest that teachers use these guides, or their own lesson plans, in class before any virtual- or in-class author visit. This way we can devote more time for student-author interaction. And, I always love feedback. Suggestions for how to improve the guides or any material on my website is always welcome.
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Learning Enrichment Activities
Today, we are ever more connected to the world around us, and most states have adopted Common Core Standards to help students prepare for living and working in this increasingly globalized economy. These standards provide students with problem solving situations which relate to daily living, critical thinking, searching for evidence and conceptual understanding.
With the help of Dr. Tarja Geis, we’ve created Learning Enrichment Activities which teach Common Core Standards through activities which are effective, meaningful and most of all – fun!
To view an activity, click on one of the books and a new page will open. If you have any questions, or an idea which will make our activities better, please feel free to contact us at any time.
We would like to extend our generous thanks and acknowledgement to Dr. Tarja Geis for her role in creating the Learning Enrichment Activities. Her expertise, help and encouragement made these projects a tremendous success.
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