Books for Teaching the Unit Famous First Graders

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From Unit Plan: Famous First Graders

The following books are available in the Teacher Store.

Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman; Illustrated by Caroline Binch
Pretend to be whatever you want to be with this book. This is a book of courage and determination.
Quick Tip for Using Book in Classroom: I use this book as a discussion starter for teaching children they can be whatever they want to be.

Career Day by Anne Rockwell
Learn about careers through this special day at school.
Quick Tip for Using Book in Classroom: I place this book in the reading center for the students to look through on their own.

Arthur's Famous Friends by Marc Brown
This video features three segments about famous people.
Quick Tip for Using Video in Classroom: I set this up in my media center for children to view.

I'm Gonna Like Me: Letting off a Little Self-Esteem
by Jamie Lee Curtis
Help your child feel important and special with this wonderful story.
Quick Tip for Using Book in Classroom: I use this book to reinforce rhyming.

Over The Moon by Rachel Vail
Children use their imaginations in this charming book about nursery rhyme animals who are starring in a stage production.
Quick Tip for Using Book in Classroom: Compare this book with Starring First Grade.

Shoe Magic by Nikki Grimes (available in the Scholastic Store)
A unique way of learning about careers.
Quick Tip for Using Book in Classroom: I use this book for creative writing.

The following books may be found in your school library.

Judy Moody Gets Famous! by Megan McDonald; Illustrated by Peter Reynolds
An entertaining book about a girl who wants to become famous.
Quick Tip for Using Book in Classroom: A wonderful book for introducing the concept of being famous.

All I Am by Eileen Roe, Helen Cogancherry
Positive statements about who the child is.
Quick Tip for Using Book in Classroom: This is a great book for a story starter.

Starring First Grade by Miriam Cohen; Illustrated by Lillian Hoban
Friends help out in this charming story about a first-grade production.
Quick Tip for Using Book in Classroom: A fun book to use for talking about helping each other.

Louanne Pig in Making the Team by Nancy Carlson
A surprising book about trying out for and making a team.
Quick Tip for Using Book in Classroom: Use this book to start a discussion about what it takes to be on a team and how team members need to act.

Picture This: Digital and Instant Photography Activities for Early Childhood Learning by Seri Lyn Galarza and Susan Entz
A teacher's resource book to gather more ideas for using digital cameras in the classroom.

Red Carpet by Rex Parkin
A classic poem about a red carpet.
Quick Tip for Using Book in Classroom: Roll out a red carpet (roll paper) for the children to walk into the classroom to make them feel important.

When I Grow Up I want To Be Me by Sandra Magsame
Children will find this book helpful in learning about careers.
Quick Tip for Using Book in Classroom: I use this book as a story starter.

Tricky Pix: Do-It-Yourself Trick Photography by Paula Weed, Carla Jimison
Kit with reusable camera included. Shows children how to take photos that look like trick photography.
Quick Tip for Using Book in Classroom: I use this to teach children how to operate a camera.

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The Girls Have It!
Read these suggestions for making girls aware of their potential and helping them reach it through mentoring, challenging gender stereotypes, and demanding gender-fair materials.

Parent Guide to Kindergarten: Is Your Child Ready? Are You?
Help you child get a smooth start to school with these resources for kindergarten readiness. Covers everything from when to start kindergarten to preparing your child. This collection also assists you in choosing a program and teacher.

Teaching "Diversity": A Place to Begin
Early childhood experts Dora Pulido-Tobiassen and Janet Gonzalez-Mena share tips on teaching diversity in the classroom.

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UNIT PLAN	Unit Plan: Famous First Graders In this unit, which includes 4 lessons, students interview each other and make a short film with the goal of foster teamwork and self esteem.