This week we've been reading "Washing Line" by Jez Alborough. The elephant and his friends guess who each of the pieces of washing on the line belong to because of their shape or size, and then there's a surprise at the end. https://youtu.be/1FY5mdF57s8?si=YkpMGDvYVIb2qUJO The children joined in the conversation about the pictures, guessing who the... Seguir lendo →
Animals at the zoo
It is time for a new story about wild animals. Today we read a funny story called Animals at the zoo by Bronwyn Tainui. In this story the little boy goes to the Zoo with Grandad and he spots some coloured animals. But Grandad doesn't see them. Can you spot them? https://youtu.be/DGruxLOkxPQ This story is... Seguir lendo →
Walking Through the Jungle
Do you want to be an explorer? Let's walk through the jungle. What animals can you see? What can you hear? Walk and creep and wade... but be careful who you might find out there! Walking Through a Jungle a story by Julie Lacome, is one of my students' favourite book about animals. It is... Seguir lendo →
Dear Zoo
If you could write to the zoo to send you a pet. What kind of pet would you like from the zoo? In this lift-the-flap book written by Rod Campbell, you'll discover many zoo animals! Some are HEAVY, some are SCARY, some are JUMPY, some are DANGEROUS! Which one is your favorite? https://youtu.be/6_woMd8P-mM After reading... Seguir lendo →
Must-Read Books About Winter for Kids
It's winter! Winter is here packed with terrific surprises-snow days, building snowmen, having snow fights and drinking hot chocolate by the fireplace. It's time to snuggle on the sofa and read a great book on chilly winter days. Chegou o inverno cheo de fantásticas sorpresas-días de neve, construcción de monecos de neve, loita de bolas... Seguir lendo →
Spooktacular Halloween books
Halloween is around the corner and we are working so hard in order to have a spooky Halloween party next Friday, 28th. Have you decided which costume are you going to wear for the party? Non falta nada para Halloween e estamos a traballar arreo para ter todo preparado para a festa de Halloween do... Seguir lendo →
We’re going on a leaf hunt
https://vimeo.com/757695949 It's time to say "bye-bye summer" and "hi autumn". The days are shorter and the nights are cooler, but leaves are turning yellow, red, brown and orange, filling the forest with wonderful colours. It's time to welcome this new season into our classroom and take the opportunity autumn gives us to plan a leaf... Seguir lendo →
May I Please Have a Cookie?
May I please have a cookie? by Jennifer E. Morris is a funny book that helps the littlest learn how to say the magic words.With Alfie and his mum, children will learn that the best way to get something is to say ,,,,,,PLEASE! I like this book because it serves as a platform to teach... Seguir lendo →
The Colour Monster Goes to School
Every new school year we start school with a suitcase full of books and stories especially selected for enjoying and learning at the same time. Our first book was The Colour Monster Goes to School, a perfect story for the first day of school because everybody ever felt like The Colour Monster does....excited and nervous... Seguir lendo →
Go Away, Big Green Monster activities
"Go Away, Big Green Monster" is the second book I have chosen this year to be read and teach in preschool. "Go Away, Big Green Monster" é o segundo conto escollido este ano para traballar na aula. I really love this book. First of all, because it´s a great chance to have some Interactive Reading,... Seguir lendo →
Spot goes to school
We are back to school again and, sometimes new students don't feel confident on his first day. Spot Goes to School,a classic Spot book by Eric Hill, gives teachers the opportunity to deal with this important issue going through several emotions on Spot's first day . Estamos outra vez de volta e, ás veces, os... Seguir lendo →
Press Here
Just press the yellow dot, turn the page and follow the instructions. That’s only what you have to do if you want to start a magical journey. Press Here , one of the three interactive picture books from Hervé Tullet, is a must have for Kindergarten classes because let children’s imagination run wild using... Seguir lendo →