Monthly Archives: April 2016

A to Z: A third-grade kid lit quilt

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

Throughout April, I’m tackling 26 A to Z topics related to children’s literature. I’ve waited all month to make it to Q, just so I could share the best third-grade class project in history. I present to you a post … Continue reading →

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A to Z: This month (and this post) is all about poetry

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

Throughout April, I’m tackling 26 A to Z topics related to children’s literature. We’ve made it all the way to P, and I’m joining plenty of other bloggers by honoring poetry today since April is National Poetry Month. So let’s take … Continue reading →

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A to Z: Out loud is one of the best ways to read

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

Throughout April, I’m tackling 26 A to Z topics related to children’s literature. We’re more than halfway through the alphabet. Today is all about O and reading out loud. How do you typically spend 15 minutes? Maybe you spend two … Continue reading →

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A to Z: How many Newbery Honor Medal winners have you read?

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

Throughout April, I’m tackling 26 A to Z topics related to children’s literature. I’m a day late on N day, but I couldn’t bring myself to skip it entirely. Today’s topic is too much fun — it’s all about Newbery … Continue reading →

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A to Z: Wanted – multicultural and diverse books

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

Throughout April, I’m tackling 26 A to Z topics related to children’s literature. And today is M Day! Which means it’s time to talk about multicultural children’s books and diversity in literature. I never had a problem finding myself in … Continue reading →

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