Books for End-of-Year Reflection

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From Unit Plan: Reflection

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Leo the Late Bloomer by Robert Kraus
A little tiger grows and learns at his own pace. This is a great story to use as a springboard for a discussion on how much the children have grown during the past year.

No David! by David Shannon
In award-winning writer and illustrator David Shannon's charming and chaotic picture book, a mischievous toddler is scolded for wreaking general havoc, but soon returns to his mother's embrace and a warm "I love you."

David Goes to School by David Shannon
This kid is our brother or our cousin or our best friend, or us! The out-of-control monster-child from the Caldecott Honor Book No, David! is back and bringing his boyishly disgusting habits into the classroom. Colorful and hilarious illustrations examine our strangely appealing snaggle-toothed, round-headed kid at eye level. "Children will, of course, recognize every line of the text and every one of David's moves." -Kirkus Reviews.

If You Take a Mouse to School by Laura Numeroff
After reading this book we write a new story about an adventure that the mouse would encounter when visiting "our" classroom.

Look Out Kindergarten. Here I Come! by Nancy Carlson
After reading this story, we make a list of what we have accomplished in kindergarten, and make a list of what children expect to accomplish next year in first grade.

I Like Me by Nancy Carlson
This book is filled with positive self-esteem examples. Have students write what they like about themselves.

David Gets in Trouble by David Shannon

You Canâ??t Eat Your Chicken Pox, Amber Brown
Change can be difficult. To help students think about the theme of change, ask them to make a list of 10 changes that have affected them.

Touching Tales for Kids
List of touching tales for kids, including classic books like Old Yeller and newer titles like Sun and Spoon. Beloved tear-jerkers for children.

Curtis, Christopher Paul | Author Study
In an interview in June 2007, Curtis talked about how he got his start as a writer, his inspiration and writing process, advice for teachers and students, his book Elijah of Buxton, and much more.

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