The Keeping Quilt

Patricia Polacco shares the legacy passed down from her Great Gramma Anna, a Jewish immigrant from Russia. The quilt is portrayed in vivid colors on each page. This contrast makes a bold statement against the rest of the book's charcoal illustrations.

The Magic School Bus: Butterfly and the Bog Beast

Butterflies may be delicate insects, but they are masters of disguise. Ms. Frizzle and class experience this cunning survival skill first hand as they encounter the bog beast on yet another field trip.

Georgia for Children

It's a little dated, but the simple paragraphs and coloring pages integrate social studies, reading, and art. Definitely homework worthy, especially for those new to Georgia.

Rain Forest Animals

I give you this text,  in honor of Georgia's rainy season.

Garage Sale 2.0: #2 Paper Clip Jewelry

Here's another art instructional...because everyone needs a pair of paper clip earrings : ) My students will be exercising their creativity to recycle classroom materials. Conservation, grade-school style!  I'll be looking for more ideas at the Decatur Arts Fest today. 

Kofi and His Magic

Kofi is a seven year old boy living in Bonwire, Ghana. Maya Angelou again demonstrates her narrative mastery by touring the country of Ghana through the eyes of a young boy. Kofi leads readers as far north as Bolgatanga and as far south as the coast. Phographer Maragaret Courtney-Clarke's vivid photojournalism envelopes the reader in a world of color, motion, culture, and history. Angelou subtly communicates diversity and life in the first African nation to gain independence. Readers will come away with a well-rounded introduction to Ghana's beautiful land and people.