All Kinds Of Animals A Literature Unit

Reading and writing are the most important skills a child acquires during his or her lifetime--and it all begins in the early childhood classroom, where creative play, discovery and time to explore are at the heart of a developmentally appropriate and child-centered curriculum. Striking a balance between these often competing priorities can challenge even the most experienced educator.

Colorful, interestingly detailed illustrations are paired with simple nonfiction text on big, inviting double-page spreads to introduce children to the world around them. Engaging questions and simple activities, such as finding hidden objects and mix-and-match games, will keep children pouring over these pages.

These engaging activities help students enjoy the colorful works of Eric Carle. For this story, students focus on developing a positive self image. Before-, during-, and after-reading activities are provided for a comprehensive study of the story.

In Jews, Gentiles, and Other Animals, Mira Beth Wasserman undertakes a close reading of Avoda Zara, arguably the Babylonian Talmud's most scandalous tractate. According to Wasserman, Avoda Zara is where this Talmud joins the humanities in questioning what it means to be a human

Each easy-to-read nonfiction book for younger students introduces animal life cycles, similarities and differences, adaptations, habitats, communication, interdependence, and needs. With crisp, close-up color photographs and higher-level thinking questions built into each text, this innovative series engages new readers in their own learning.

Teaching literature unit based on the popular children's story, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you see?