Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Read Aloud Video

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Today I am reading "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" by Bill Martin, Jr. and John Archambault!

This book is such a classic! I had many people ask if I could put "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" on my blog. Here it is!

The alphabet letters all climb up the coconut tree. Will they all fit?? Read on to find out!

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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Read Aloud Video

Activity

Try and draw your own coconut tree and add the alphabet! Can you make them all fit in the tree? 

HAPPY READINGS!!!!

Jenna (Miss Pieper) 

I Like Myself! Read Aloud Video

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Today I am reading "I Like Myself!" by Karen Beaumont!

The young girl in the story explains all the different reasons why she loves herself. Do you think you have some connections with her? Read on to see! 🥰

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I Like Myself! Read Aloud Video

Activity

Write down all the reasons why you like yourself! Share it with a family member or friend. Then, say something you like about that person. 

HAPPY READINGS!!!! 

Jenna (Miss Pieper) 

Snowmen All Year Read Aloud Video

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Today I am reading "Snowmen All Year" by Caralyn Buehner!

A young boy imagines what it would be like if he could have his snowman with him all year round. What kinds of things do you think he'll do with his snowman? Will the snowman ever melt? Read on to find out! ⛄❄🍁🎕☀

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Snowmen All Year Round Read Aloud Video

Activity

If you could have a snowman all year round, what would you do? Would you go to the beach? Will you watch the fireworks? Will you pick apples? Will you go Trick-or-Treating? Draw a picture and/or write a story! 

HAPPY READINGS!!!!! 

Jenna (Miss Pieper) 

Gilbert the Great Read Aloud Video

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Today I am reading "Gilbert the Great" by Jane Clarke and Charles Fuge!

Gilbert, a great white shark, has a best friend named Raymond who is a remora fish. They do EVERYTHING together! Until one day, Raymond has to move to another side of the ocean with his family. Gilbert is devastated and misses him so much. What will Gilbert do? Will he find another friend to play with? Read on to find out! 🐟🌊🦈

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Gilbert the Great Read Aloud Video

Activity

Gilbert's best friend had to move away. Has a friend ever moved away from you, or have you moved away from a friend? How did you feel? Did you still find a way to keep in contact with them? Draw a picture and /or write a story! 

HAPPY READINGS!!!! 

Jenna (Miss Pieper) 

Bats at the Library Read Aloud Video

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Today I am reading "Bats at the Library" by Brian Lies!

The bats find an open window to the library! They absolutely love when this happens at night. They all decide to take a trip to the library. What kinds of things will they do there? Will they leave in time before the sun comes back up? Read on to find out! 🦇📚🌙

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Bats at the Library Read Aloud Video

Activity

If you were to go into the library at night, what do you think you will see the bats doing there? Are they reading? Are they sleeping? What would you do if you saw bats at the library? Write about it and/or draw a picture!

Jenna (Miss Pieper)

I Will Surprise My Friend! Read Aloud Video

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Today I am reading "I Will Surprise My Friend!" by Mo Willems!

Elephant and Piggie have a fun plan to surprise each other. They plan to hide behind the big rock. Will they be able to pull off the surprise? Read on to find out! 🐘🐷

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I Will Surprise My Friend! Read Aloud Video

Activity

Have you ever tried to surprise one of your friends? Have they ever tried to surprise you? Did it work? Write a story and/or draw a picture! 

HAPPY READINGS!!!!

Jenna (Miss Pieper) 

Big Pumpkin Read Aloud Video

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If you know me, you know I can't go without reading a Halloween story... even though it's April!

Today I am reading "Big Pumpkin" by Erica Silverman! 🎃

Witch wants to make pumpkin pie with the gigantic pumpkin that she grew. Unfortunately, it's stuck on the vine! Some Halloween friends try to help her. Will she be able to make pumpkin pie before Halloween is over? Read on to find out! 🦇🧛👻

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Big Pumpkin Read Aloud Video

Activity

This story is all about friendship is working together. How do you help your friends? How do you all work together? Write what you are feeling and/or draw a picture!

HAPPY READINGS!!!!

Jenna (Miss Pieper)

Strega Nona Read Aloud Video

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Today I am reading "Strega Nona" by Tomie dePaola!

I had the chance to meet him a few years ago at a little bookstore in the North End. He was the sweetest man and talked to each person who was waiting for him to sign something special.

In this book, Strega Nona has a magic pasta pot. She hires a boy by the name of Big Anthony to help around the house. Big Anthony sees her magically making pasta in the pot and tells the villagers. Unfortunately they do NOT believe him. Strega Nona leaves to run an errand and Big Anthony finally has an opportunity to show everyone. He makes pasta for everyone, but the pot does not stop! Big Anthony did not see Strega Nona blow the three kisses which makes the pot stop making pasta. What will Big Anthony do? Read on to find out!

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Strega Nona Read Aloud Video

Activity

Please go to February 18, 2019 on my blog. There, I listed many activities you can do with "Strega Nona!" 

HAPPY READINGS!!!! 

Jenna (Miss Pieper)

Wake Up, Baby Bear! Read Aloud Video

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Today I am reading "Wake Up, Baby Bear!" by Lynn Plourde!

It is time for Baby Bear to wake up from his winter nap, but he won't wake up! Will the animals in the forest wake him up? Read on to find out! 🐻

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Wake Up, Baby Bear! Read Aloud Video

Activity

What is your favorite thing to do in the springtime? Write a story or draw a picture! 

HAPPY READINGS!!!! 

Jenna (Miss Pieper) 

Froggy Learns to Swim Read Aloud Video

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Today I am reading "Froggy Learns to Swim" by Jonathan London!

Froggy is very nervous to try and learn to swim. He's afraid of the water. Will Froggy confront his fear and learn to swim? Read on to find out! 🐸

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Froggy Learns to Swim Read Aloud Video

Activity

Was there something that you were afraid to try to learn, but tried it even though you were nervous? Let me know how you felt! What did you do to make yourself feel brave? 

HAPPY READINGS!!!! 

Jenna (Miss Pieper) 

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! Read Aloud Video

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Today I am reading "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!" by Mo Willems!

The bus driver wants us to watch his bus for him. Pigeon does EVERYTHING to try to drive that bus! Will Pigeon finally get his wish? Read on to find out! 🚍

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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! Read Aloud Video

Activity

Why do YOU think the Pigeon wants to drive the bus? Does he want to go somewhere special? Where do you think he would drive to if he was allowed to drive the bus?

HAPPY READINGS!!!!

Jenna (Miss Pieper) 

Llama Llama Home with Mama Read Aloud Video

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Today I am reading "Llama Llama Home with Mama" by Anna Dewdney!

Llama Llama is home sick from school. When he starts to feel better, Mama starts to also feel sick! What will Mama and Llama Llama do together at home? Continue reading to find out!

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Llama Llama Home with Mama Read Aloud Video

Activity

What do you do at home when you are feeling sick? Do you draw, color, read books? Let me know! 

HAPPY READINGS!!!!! 

Jenna (Miss Pieper)

Bats at the Beach Read Aloud

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Today I am reading "Bats the Beach" by Brian Lies!

The bats decide to go to the beach one night... read on to find out what they like to do at the beach!

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Bats at the Beach Read Aloud

Activity

I know that we are all missing the beach right now! What are YOUR favorite things to do at the beach? Draw a picture and/or write a story! 🏖

I love to read a book in the sand while listening to the waves of the ocean. 📚 I also love jumping into the waves at the beach! 🌊

HAPPY READINGS!!!! 

Jenna (Miss Pieper) 

Bear Snores On Read Aloud Video

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Today I am reading "Bear Snores On" by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman.

One by one, Bear's friends hide from the cold into Bear's cave. They build a fire, make food, and drink tea. Bear just keeps on sleeping, until a small pepper flake makes Bear SNEEZE! Read the story to find out what happens!

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Bear Snores On Read Aloud Video

Activity

BEFORE you read the story, what do you think will happen when Bear wakes up? Will he be mad at his friends? Will he be happy to see his friends? Will he still be sleepy? It's your call!

HAPPY READINGS!!!!

Jenna (Miss Pieper)

How to Catch the Easter Bunny Read Aloud Video

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HAPPY EASTER!!!! 🐰

Today I am reading "How to Catch the Easter Bunny" by Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton.

The Easter Bunny tells the readers about all of the different traps that children set up! Find out if he finally gets caught, or if he escapes another year! 

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How to Catch the Easter Bunny Read Aloud Video

Activity

Come up with your own creative trap for the Easter Bunny! You can draw an outline of it, or you can really try to make it with materials at home! 

HAPPY READINGS!!!!

Jenna (Miss Pieper) 

Pete the Cat: Rocking in my School Shoes Read Aloud Video

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Today I am reading "Pete the Cat: Rocking in my School Shoes" by Eric Litwin (Art by James Dean).

Pete goes to school and sings his song wearing his school shoes! Read more to find out what Pete does at school!

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Pete the Cat: Rocking in my School Shoes Read Aloud Video

Activity

Do you have a favorite shoe, dress, shirt, etc. that you love to wear to school? What's your favorite activity that you like to do at school? Draw a picture or write a story!

Draw Pete the Cat in his school shoes! Make up another activity that he does at school in his shoes! 👟

HAPPY READINGS!!!!

Jenna (Miss Pieper)

Bats at the Ballgame Read Aloud Video

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Today I am reading "Bats at the Ballgame" by Brian Lies!

I met Brian Lies when he came to one of my schools that I worked at. He was AMAZING with all of the students! He asked the Kindergarteners to come up with different kinds of bats. My student came up with a robot bat. Brian drew the robot bat to show everyone! He's a very talented artist and writer!

The bats in the book all come together at night to have a baseball game. Who will win??? Read it to find out!

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Bats at the Ballgame Read Aloud Video

Activity

Draw a picture OR write a story of what you think it would be like to go to a bat baseball game. Where do they go to play? What do they eat? Are they wearing jerseys? What do the jerseys look like? Be creative! 🦇⚾

HAPPY READINGS!!!! 

Jenna (Miss Pieper)

The Pigeon HAS to go to School! Read Aloud Video

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Today I am reading "The Pigeon HAS to go to School!" by Mo Willems.

Pigeon tries to convince us that he DOES NOT have to go to school in this funny book! Read it to find out if he goes to school or not.

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The Pigeon HAS to go to School! Read Aloud Video

Activity

What do you love about going to school? Being out of school, what do you miss?

Write a letter, thank you card, and/or note to your teacher and send it to them! They all miss you very much! ❤

HAPPY READINGS!!!! 

Jenna (Miss Pieper) 

Bear's Loose Tooth Read Aloud Video

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Today I am reading "Bear's Loose Tooth" by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman!

While Bear is chomping on some food, he feels his tooth become loose! All of his friends work together to try and help him get it out.

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Bear's Loose Tooth Read Aloud Video

Activity

Have YOU lost a tooth before? How did you loose your tooth? Did the tooth fairy come? Let me know! Draw a picture, write me a story, or make a video. 

HAPPY READINGS!!!! 

Jenna (Miss Pieper)