Book Set by Savannah Huffstetler https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk Savannah Huffstetler en-us 2018-03-25 21:17:42 UTC 2026-02-27 11:55:45 UTC hello@padlet.com School's First Day of School by Adam Rex (2016) huffstetler2015 https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/245884873 - It's the first day of school at Frederick Douglass Elementary and everyone's nervous, especially the school itself. I think this would be a great read on the first day of school every year for an elementary grade. 
- While it would be a little "young" of a book for the 4th and 5th graders to read on their own, I think it would be a great read-aloud on the first day because of how relatable it it to every student on that big day, no matter their grade.]]> 2018-03-25 21:20:12 UTC https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/245884873 huffstetler2015 https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/245885072 2018-03-25 21:22:03 UTC https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/245885072 Z is for Moose by Kelly Bingham (2012) huffstetler2015 https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/245897077 - A funny book with many twists for poor Moose. Children will laugh at how frustrated he gets when he can't seem to find his place in the A-B-C book, all the while unknowingly be learning and reading from an A-B-C type book.
- Seems appropriate for 2nd-4th graders as a hilarious read-aloud]]> 2018-03-25 23:08:39 UTC https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/245897077 huffstetler2015 https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/245897192 2018-03-25 23:09:32 UTC https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/245897192 Leo: A Ghost Story by Mac Barnett (2015) huffstetler2015 https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/245899384 - Leo and Jane teach us the importance of friendship in this book. A unique story that children will find interesting because it's like nothing they've read before.
- An appropriate read-aloud for any elementary grade that teaches life lessons.]]> 2018-03-25 23:26:34 UTC https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/245899384 huffstetler2015 https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/245899980 2018-03-25 23:30:29 UTC https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/245899980 My Brother Charlie by Holly Robinson Peete and Ryan Elizabeth Peete (2010) huffstetler2015 https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/245900102 - Charlie has autism which makes it very difficult for him to make friends. However, Charlie's sister reminds readers that while they are some things that he struggles with, there are twice as many things that he is great at! Teaching acceptance and how to treat one another to readers and listeners.This book could be followed by a discussion on kindness afterward.
- Appropriate for 4th and 5th graders who, even if they don't have a sibling with a disability can learn to appreciate those people more.]]> 2018-03-25 23:31:01 UTC https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/245900102 huffstetler2015 https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/245900821 2018-03-25 23:37:11 UTC https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/245900821 Harvey Potter’s Balloon Farm by Holly Robinson Peete (2010) huffstetler2015 https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/245901432 - Harvey Potter is a special kind of farmer, he farms balloons! A funny/intriguing book to read to students, keeping them engaged by keeping them on their toes waiting for the end.
- For the older group of elementary students with a fun twist.]]> 2018-03-25 23:42:38 UTC https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/245901432 huffstetler2015 https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/245901909 2018-03-25 23:47:14 UTC https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/245901909 The Book with No Pictures by B.J. Novak (2014) huffstetler2015 https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/245902885 - The conceit is that “Everything the words say, the person reading the book has to say. No matter what.” And the joke is, of course, that the poor adult is forced to say very silly things, such as: “My head is made of blueberry pizza.” Novak suggests that The Book With No Pictures “could be a whole new way to introduce the children to the idea of what a book can do”.
- Kindergarten through 2nd grade would get a true kick out of this silly book and hopefully realize a book is more made of words than pictures.]]> 2018-03-25 23:56:52 UTC https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/245902885 huffstetler2015 https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/245903164 2018-03-25 23:59:24 UTC https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/245903164 Duck & Goose by Tad Hills (2006) huffstetler2015 https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/245904210 - Duck and Goose have their issues but eventually learn how to work together to solve both of their own problems. A great lesson for any age.
- For any elementary classroom's read-aloud to learn about acceptance, friendship, and teamwork.]]> 2018-03-26 00:10:24 UTC https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/245904210 huffstetler2015 https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/245905268 2018-03-26 00:21:12 UTC https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/245905268 The Day Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt (2013) huffstetler2015 https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/245906417 - Duncan must figure out what he could possibly do to appease all of the the crayons and get them back to doing what they do best. None of they crayons are getting along, which is why this book teachers about friendships through something that they know, crayons!
- For younger elementary students, probably kindergarten through roughly 2nd grade for an interesting take on an everyday item in children's lives.]]> 2018-03-26 00:31:51 UTC https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/245906417 huffstetler2015 https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/245907161 2018-03-26 00:38:11 UTC https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/245907161 Interrupting Chicken by David Ezra Stein (2010) huffstetler2015 https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246049579 - The chicken just can't help herself and interrupts everyone, no matter what they are talking about.  
- For any elementary classroom's read-aloud, it is a good way for the teacher to show how to read a book with many interruptions in the text. Also could show some students how annoying interrupting truly is.]]> 2018-03-26 12:56:37 UTC https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246049579 huffstetler2015 https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246052370 2018-03-26 13:02:18 UTC https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246052370 My People by Langston Hughes (2009) huffstetler2015 https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246055059 - With just 33 words total, the speaker proclaims that the night, his people, the stars, and the eyes of his people, the sun, and their souls are all beautiful. The sun is also beautiful, and so are the souls of his people. This poem will lead to much discussion in your classroom as this poem is short yet open-ended leaving room for many questions from young minds.
- For elementary students roughly 2nd through 5th grade to lead to a discussion, ideally lead by your students.]]> 2018-03-26 13:07:44 UTC https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246055059 huffstetler2015 https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246055249 2018-03-26 13:08:04 UTC https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246055249 The Princess in Black by Shannon and Dean Hale (2014) huffstetler2015 https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246058663 - Here is the first in a humorous and action-packed chapter book series for young readers who like their princesses not only prim and perfect, but also dressed in black.
- For the older half of elementary girls who believe not all princess' have to wear pink!]]> 2018-03-26 13:13:49 UTC https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246058663 huffstetler2015 https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246058875 2018-03-26 13:14:17 UTC https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246058875 The Name of This Book Is Secret by Pseudonymous Bosch (2007) huffstetler2015 https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246060261 -  Two children, Cass and Max-Ernest, investigate the mysterious death of a local magician Pietro Bergamo. Frequently during the course of the book Pseudonymous chastises himself for writing the secret, going so far as to change his mind and stop halfway through, only to bribe himself into completing the story with chocolate.
- 3rd to 5th graders will be so intrigued by all of the secrets that this book has to offer they will not be able to turn away.]]> 2018-03-26 13:16:51 UTC https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246060261 huffstetler2015 https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246060678 2018-03-26 13:17:33 UTC https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246060678 Press Here by Hervé Tullet (2010) huffstetler2015 https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246063880 - Each page of this surprising book instructs the reader to press the dots, shake the pages, tilt the book, and keepers readers wanting to know what will happen next. Children will delight as the dots multiply, change direction, and grow in size! Especially remarkable because the adventure occurs on the flat surface of the simple, printed page.
- For very young readers, kindergarten and 1st graders most likely, who need a unique and interesting reason to open a new book to continue learning.]]> 2018-03-26 13:22:42 UTC https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246063880 huffstetler2015 https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246065815 2018-03-26 13:25:43 UTC https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246065815 Early Bird by Toni Yuly (2014) huffstetler2015 https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246067913 - With language that emphasizes action words, this is a fun story for morning, nighttime, any time.
- For new and learning readers, this book is a great way to learn new language. ]]> 2018-03-26 13:29:11 UTC https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246067913 huffstetler2015 https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246068318 2018-03-26 13:29:52 UTC https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246068318 Cheese Belongs to You by Alexis Deacon (2013) huffstetler2015 https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246070644 - A hilarious book will have reading children zooming right through it with great usage of sounds and expressions all throughout the book. For any elementary classroom, the key being to express the tone strongly!]]> 2018-03-26 13:34:23 UTC https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246070644 huffstetler2015 https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246070933 2018-03-26 13:34:52 UTC https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246070933 I'm the Scariest Thing in the Jungle! by David G. Derrick Jr. (2013) huffstetler2015 https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246074388 - A very funny book about a rumble between an alligator and a tiger to decide who is the true scariest animal in the entire jungle! A book kids will love and be tuned into the entire time. A great way to show expression and different voices of characters throughout the book.
- For any elementary classroom's read-aloud.]]> 2018-03-26 13:40:48 UTC https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246074388 huffstetler2015 https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246074537 2018-03-26 13:41:06 UTC https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246074537 Tea Party Rules by Ame Dyckman (2013) huffstetler2015 https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246081388 - Cub discovers a backyard tea party…with cookies! The hostess of the tea party shows up and she has several strong opinions on how Tea Party must be played. Cub goes through the story trying to follow the rules, but they're a lot. A good read to show basic social interaction, what is okay, and what isn't.
- For young readers and aimed toward girls.]]> 2018-03-26 13:52:03 UTC https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246081388 huffstetler2015 https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246081626 2018-03-26 13:52:28 UTC https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246081626 Zoom! Zoom!: Sounds of Things That Go in the City by Robert Burleigh (2014) huffstetler2015 https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246083320 - The story of a young boy loud day in city is expressed by the BEEEEEP-BEEEEEP of the cars and the SHHHHHH in the evening. For new readers, a useful book to show how reading can involve more than just boring words.
- A great book for a kindergarten/1st grade read-aloud.]]> 2018-03-26 13:55:06 UTC https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246083320 huffstetler2015 https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246083990 2018-03-26 13:56:07 UTC https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246083990 No Talking by Andrew Clements (2009) huffstetler2015 https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246085153 - A story that elementary kids will love to hear because at their age boys have cooties and girls are annoying.
- A 4th-5th grade read-aloud that will get all of your students thinking and discussing doing what's right, apologizing when needed, and friendship.
]]> 2018-03-26 13:58:18 UTC https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246085153 huffstetler2015 https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246086581 2018-03-26 14:00:51 UTC https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246086581 Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea (2010) huffstetler2015 https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246087612 - This book is extremely relatable for nearly every child. There's every type of character from having a hard time fitting in; the girl who you can't trust; the class prankster and troublemaker; the brainiac; Danielle, the girl who never stands up for herself; shy kid whose home situation makes her an outcast; and the boy who hates school.
- A read-aloud for an older elementary classroom.]]> 2018-03-26 14:02:37 UTC https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246087612 huffstetler2015 https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246088770 2018-03-26 14:04:32 UTC https://padlet.com/huffstetler2015/ckjbx6uqawpk/wish/246088770