“B-B-B-Bats” is a great way to connect curriculum as children learn about the interdependency of bats in their unique habitats, while acquiring new reading skills! The repeated hook and rhyming of this songbook’s lyrics are an invitation to join in the adventure! I’ve determined the Fountas & Pinnell Reading Level for this title to be Level G […]
“Frog on a Log” is my first song book to be created in digital format as an iBook and an Album for iTunes. The classroom teacher now has the opportunity to share it on any Apple device (iPad or MacBook) as well as in student and Big Book forms. Children are introduced to spelling and strengthen their skill […]
“What Hatches from an Egg?” is a perfect way to introduce young readers to the skill of making predictions! The repeated question invites children to use picture clues and information in the text to predict the oviparous outcome. I’ve determined the Fountas & Pinnell Reading Level for this title to be Level G based on the characteristics I’ve noted […]
The first songbook I created was Bear Facts, and to this day it is one of my most popular titles! The repeated pattern and echoing invites the early reader to join in singing the lyrics—a truly successful learning experience! I’ve determined the Fountas & Pinnell Reading Level for this title to be Level D based on the characteristics I’ve noted below. […]
Another songbook recently requested by some teachers in the Grand Island school district was The Predator. I’ve determined the Fountas & Pinnell Reading Level for this title to be Level G based on the characteristics I’ve noted below. It would be most appropriate for ages 6 – 7 and first grade readers. (Of course, PreK through second graders love this […]
My next songbook I’d like to highlight is Busy Bees. I’ve determined the Fountas & Pinnell Reading Level for this title to be Level D based on the characteristics I’ve noted below. It would be most appropriate for ages 4 – 7 and beginning first grade readers. (Of course, PreK through second graders love this book!) 2 – 3 sentences per page […]
I’m going to begin by sharing what I “think” the Fountas & Pinnell Reading Level is for one of many children’s favorite title, Dig A Dinosaur. Based on the characteristics I’ve noted below of Level G, this songbook would be most appropriate for ages 6 – 7 and first grade readers. (Of course, PreK through second graders […]
I have recently been asked, “What are the Guided Reading Levels of my Songbooks of Science?” My first response would be that they were initially created for Shared Reading experiences. Since each is focused on a science theme, the higher vocabulary makes the text too unpredictable to be used in Guided Reading. Of course that doesn’t mean […]
