This comprehensive literacy program includes resources for guided reading, classroom libraries, shared reading, assessment and ESL/Dual Language programs. Explore our site to learn more about how Bebop Books can help your children succeed in their reading efforts. Read this article by Jeanne Clidas, Ph.D. Common Core State Standards Our Bebop titles support the new K-5…
Category: Children’s Literature
How interactive technology is changing the classroom and our children
If you walk into most classrooms in the UK today, you will soon notice the big screen in the middle of the room at the front. If you walk into most classrooms in the UK today, you will soon notice the big screen in the middle of the room at the front. It’s not a…
Made Me a Story … Still Got It
Crossposted on Daily Kos When I am working with children in schools, I always remind them that one of the great things about writing is that it always stays with you. The poem Things by Eloise Greenfied summarizes the feeling: It includes the words: Bought me some candy … Ain’t got it no more ……
A Model School: Coyote Ridge Elementary
My author visits in the Roseville/Antelope area were most enjoyable.
Pocatello School Demonstrates Keys for Better Reading and Writing
This is a repost of an article I wrote in 2006 that appeared in the Idaho State Journal. I was recently inspired by a day of substitute teaching at the Pocatello Community Charter School. That morning in the parking lot, I ran into Marjanna Hulet, one of the school’s founders, as I made my way…
Young Journalist’s Book: How to Write and Produce Your Own Newspaper
CBS anchor Scott Pelley said at a speech at Quinnipiac University that journalists “are getting big stories wrong, over and over again,” as quoted by a commenter on The Idaho State Journal politics blog. Young Journalist’s Book: How to Write and Produce Your Own Newspaper, is a great place to help children begin learn the…
A Bad Case Of Stripes: An inspiring Children’s Book with a Positive Message
Although it’s never too late, the importance of getting kids to develop a love for reading early on often correlates with a love for learning, a passion for lifelong reading, and so many other positive traits that ultimately lead to the empowerment needed for success, writes Julie Handler. A bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon is high on this list.
Children’s Books that Build Character
A column called A bicycle for a little girl had me thinking about its connections to children’s literature, reading and learning. “Aren’t you the little girl who is always in here looking at bikes?” Emily nodded. “Is this going to be your bike?” Again she nodded. He smiled and turned to me, “You know, the…
Where are all the black boys? Author Varian Johnson Highlights a Persistent Gap in Children’s Literature
Ashley Bryan wrote a classic article called the All White World of Children’s Books, in the 1960s. How much have things changed since then? – An answer comes from author Varian Johnson, who wrote in his May 15, 2013 blog entry: Last week, author and librarian Betsy Bird posted this on Twitter: “At the risk…
