Kevin Henkes has a new book!

 

Welcome to the first message on Teacher Debbie's Spot.

The second semester of the school year has begun.  I hope it is off to a good start.  I'll bet your kiddos have stories to share.  I'll bet they missed you and each other.  Don't forget to go over rules and procedures again to get things rolling along for everyone. 

Did you know that Kevin Henkes has out  a new book?  Winter is Here is the title and it came out the end of 2018.  The cover price in the US is  $17.99. Laura Dronzek is the illustrator. It has simple text and lovely illustrations.  If you have children who have been to snow, children who are wearing mittens, or jackets and hats, then it might be a good read for your class.

Since I live in Chandler, Arizona,  I'd suggest that those of you who live in an area that winter is different than depicted in book have discussion with your kiddos about what winder is like where you live.  I'd break out a white board or a large paper to write down what they say and then talk about what things are the same as in the book and what things are different.  Writing with children is so important.  It shows them that writing has a purpose, that we can write down the words they share, and that what they have to share is valuable. If you live where thing are the same, as in the book, you can talk about your clothing, what you see outside, what the trees look like.  You get the idea.  Visit Keven Henkes's website at https://kevinhenkes.com/.  Enjoy!

The dog in this book looks a bit like George in Bark George.  It might be a good next book for your class or for your child.

Wishing you well,
Teacher Deb