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13Nov
2015
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“What Hatches from an Egg?”- Level G

“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 […]

07Nov
2015
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“Bear Facts” – Level C

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. […]

29Oct
2015
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“The Predator” – Level G

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 […]

28Oct
2015
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“Busy Bees” – Level D

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 […]

26Oct
2015
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“Dig A Dinosaur”- Level G

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 […]

25Oct
2015
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The Reading Levels of my “Songbooks of Science”

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 […]

23Nov
2014
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Now on iTunes

It’s been a while since I first published my Songbooks of Science with The Wright Group. Now McGraw-Hill is distributing them, but it’s not the “only” way to get them!

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