https://padlet.com/michelleschardtocte/b4jvfgzlwx5sb9rz An endless source of inspiration for teaching and learning en-us 2022-10-09 23:27:22 UTC 2025-12-14 17:26:51 UTC hello@padlet.com https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1462392627162-2baa2b3518a8?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fm=jpg&ixid=Mnw3ODI2fDB8MXxzZWFyY2h8Nnx8V29yZGxlc3MlMjBCb29rc3xlbnwxfHx8fDE2NjUzNTgxNTM&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&q=80 michelleschardtocte https://padlet.com/michelleschardtocte/b4jvfgzlwx5sb9rz/wish/2332830013 Daisy the dog goes through a lot of emotions including joy and disappointment as she goes to the park with her person to play with her beloved ball. Themes: sharing, happiness, friendship

]]> 2022-10-09 23:33:18 UTC https://padlet.com/michelleschardtocte/b4jvfgzlwx5sb9rz/wish/2332830013 michelleschardtocte https://padlet.com/michelleschardtocte/b4jvfgzlwx5sb9rz/wish/2332831020 A sad child finds happiness in giving, and in return becomes happy. Ask your students why this book is titled so and you will have a lovely discussion. Themes: happiness, melancholy, love, home, caring]]> 2022-10-09 23:35:56 UTC https://padlet.com/michelleschardtocte/b4jvfgzlwx5sb9rz/wish/2332831020 michelleschardtocte https://padlet.com/michelleschardtocte/b4jvfgzlwx5sb9rz/wish/2332832437 Bullying and friendship are the big things in this thoughtful book about a boy and a blue bird who becomes his companion. The other theme this book touches is death so be aware. It's a sad one but still worthwhile. Kids experience many terrible things, and this books explores quite a few.]]> 2022-10-09 23:39:50 UTC https://padlet.com/michelleschardtocte/b4jvfgzlwx5sb9rz/wish/2332832437 michelleschardtocte https://padlet.com/michelleschardtocte/b4jvfgzlwx5sb9rz/wish/2332832720 2022-10-09 23:40:42 UTC https://padlet.com/michelleschardtocte/b4jvfgzlwx5sb9rz/wish/2332832720 michelleschardtocte https://padlet.com/michelleschardtocte/b4jvfgzlwx5sb9rz/wish/2332832777 2022-10-09 23:40:50 UTC https://padlet.com/michelleschardtocte/b4jvfgzlwx5sb9rz/wish/2332832777 michelleschardtocte https://padlet.com/michelleschardtocte/b4jvfgzlwx5sb9rz/wish/2332833926 A mysterious "grey" old woman goes shopping for strawberries and goes through a lot to keep them away from a strange "snatcher". Visually beautiful. So much to talk about. You will keep noticing details with each reading.]]> 2022-10-09 23:44:02 UTC https://padlet.com/michelleschardtocte/b4jvfgzlwx5sb9rz/wish/2332833926 michelleschardtocte https://padlet.com/michelleschardtocte/b4jvfgzlwx5sb9rz/wish/2332836284 Instead of a busy walk through the city, this story slows done and notices the usually unnoticed. A young girl pays attention to her surroundings and uses the beauty she sees to awaken those around her. But will it work on her distracted father? Themes: presence, distractions due to technology, beauty, kindness, love.]]> 2022-10-09 23:50:09 UTC https://padlet.com/michelleschardtocte/b4jvfgzlwx5sb9rz/wish/2332836284 michelleschardtocte https://padlet.com/michelleschardtocte/b4jvfgzlwx5sb9rz/wish/2332837259 A testament to creativity and imagination this book uses realistic art to bring to life children's drawings after they find a bag of chalk on the playground. What do you think will happen next?]]> 2022-10-09 23:52:26 UTC https://padlet.com/michelleschardtocte/b4jvfgzlwx5sb9rz/wish/2332837259 michelleschardtocte https://padlet.com/michelleschardtocte/b4jvfgzlwx5sb9rz/wish/2332838051 This book is good for the very young. They will be laughing by page page three as they watch gorilla release his friends one by one. Have they done this before? Kids will notice new details with each re reading.]]> 2022-10-09 23:54:35 UTC https://padlet.com/michelleschardtocte/b4jvfgzlwx5sb9rz/wish/2332838051 michelleschardtocte https://padlet.com/michelleschardtocte/b4jvfgzlwx5sb9rz/wish/2332839617 An uplifting book about a small girl at the beach. Beautiful with two color illustrations. Themes: joy, challenges, mindset]]> 2022-10-09 23:58:35 UTC https://padlet.com/michelleschardtocte/b4jvfgzlwx5sb9rz/wish/2332839617 michelleschardtocte https://padlet.com/michelleschardtocte/b4jvfgzlwx5sb9rz/wish/2332841547 A boy comes across a camera on a trip to the beach. Through detailed, realistic art the photos he finds reveal an interesting twist. Lot's of conversation is sure to happen when you read this book. Themes: discovery, adventure]]> 2022-10-10 00:03:59 UTC https://padlet.com/michelleschardtocte/b4jvfgzlwx5sb9rz/wish/2332841547 michelleschardtocte https://padlet.com/michelleschardtocte/b4jvfgzlwx5sb9rz/wish/2332842238 Take this opportunity to teach kids about that famous gold seal they see on so many books!

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