Graphic novels that teach? Absolutely! They teach inferencing, Chinese mythology, environmental awareness and Homer’s Odyssey. And they are fun to read to boot!
Month: January 2013
ABCs of Graphic Novels, A through E
ABCs of Graphic Novels for Kids. The best graphic novels for kids ages 4 and up and why they are great for literacy!
48 Random Acts of Kindness to Celebrate My Birthday
Celebrating my birthday with Random Acts of Kindness.
Monthly Blogging Goals
Blog goals for 2013 and reflecting back on the blog goals for 2012.
Wonder by R J Palacio Helps Us Understand Our Differences
R. J. Palacio, author of middle grade chapter book, Wonder, advises kids to choose kindness over being right.
Book Club for Kids: My Best Post of 2012
Ideas for setting up and running a kids’ book club with a suggestion for a Chinese New Year’s book club. Using The Empty Pot, we’ll make origami cups and fortune tellers. We also have a candy chopstick game.