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Big Island Elementary School
Building Citizens. Promoting Success.
1114 School Days Road, Big Island, VA 24526
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(434) 299-5863
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AUGUST
Books about going to school:
School Bus
by Donald Crews
The Day the Teacher Went Bananas
by James Howe
If You Take a Mouse to School
by Laura Numeroff
First Day Jitters
by Julie Danneberg
Sideways Stories from Wayside School
by Louis Sachar
Matilda
by Roald Dahl
The School Mouse
by Dick King-Smith
Writing Ideas:
Make a list of all the things you take with you to school each day.
Write directions for making your favorite sandwich.
Write a letter to your teacher and tell him/her how excited or nervous you are.
SEPTEMBER
Books to Read:
All about Owls
by Jim Arnosky
Raccoons and Ripe Corn
by Jim Arnosky
Fresh Fall Leaves
by Betsy Franco
Why Do Leaves Change Color
by Betsy Maestro
Johnny Appleseed Goes A'planting
by Patsy Jensen
The Seasons of Arnold's Apple Tree
by Gail Gibbons
Writing Ideas:
Draw a Fall picture then write 3 sentences describing it.
Make a list of all the clothing you will need on a crisp, cool, Fall day.
Write a story about a worm who lives in an apple.
OCTOBER
Books to Read:
I Will Chomp
You
by Jory John and Bob Shea
The Little Shop of Monsters
by R. L. Stine and Marc Brown
Creepy Carrots
by Aaron Reynolds
The Ugly Pumpkin
by Dave Horowitz
Pumpkin Jack
by Will Hubbell
At the Old Haunted House
by Helen Ketteman
Bone Soup
by Cambria Evans
There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves!
by Lucille Colandro
Apples and Pumpkins
by Anne Rockwell
How Big Could Your Pumpkin Grow?
by Windell Minor
Leaves
by David Ezra Stein
Writing Ideas:
What's your favorite Fall event? Explain why you look forward to it and how you participate.
Describe your favorite Halloween costume.
Write a story from the perspective of a maple leaf in the Fall.
NOVEMBER
Books to read:
If You Sailed on The Mayflowe
r in 1620 by Ann McGovern
The Story of the Pilgrims
by Katherine Ross
Three Days on a River
in a Red Canoe by Vera B. Williams
Arthur's Thanksgiving
by Marc Brown
Writing Ideas:
Write a menu for Thanksgiving Dinner.
Write the steps for setting the table.
Draw a turkey, then write a descriptive paragraph.
Pretend you are a turkey. Write a persuasive essay persuading the farmer to spare you from the dinner table.
DECEMBER
Holiday-themed books to read:
Olive, the Other Reindeer
by Vivian Walsh
Santa's Stuck
by Rhonda Greene
Santa's Book of Names
by David McPhail
The Night Before Christmas
by Clement C. Moore
The Polar Express
by Chris Van Allsberg
Writing Ideas:
Design a sleigh for Santa that includes modern technology like GPS and computerized devices.
Draw the sleigh and write a paragraph describing it.
Write about taking a ride in Santa's sleigh.
Write a narrative about baking cookies with Mrs. Claus.
Write about a wonderful Christmas memory.
Write a letter to Santa describing someone who has been extremely kind and good this year.
Write/draw the steps to decorating a Christmas tree.
Write a story about Rudolph's nose turning green.
Change the ending to a Christmas story you have read.
JANUARY
Books to Read:
Snowflake Bentley
by Jacqueline Briggs Martin
The Mitten
by Jan Brett
The Hat
by Jan Brett
Winter Story
by Jill Barklem
Writing Ideas and Prompts:
Create a SNOW acrostic poem
Does falling snow make a sound?
Every snowflake is unique. I am unique....
If I were a snowflake.....
The best snowday ever....
When it snows I like to .....
Oh no, it snowed, I can't.....
Write the steps for building a snowman, snowfort, having a snowball fight etc.
My favorite winter sport....
FEBRUARY
Books to Read:
Hedgehog Needs a Hug
by Jen Bett
Love Is
by Diane Adams
Hug it Out
by Louis Thomas
Hug Machine
by Scott Campbell
Writing Ideas
Make a list of the people you love and write the reasons you love them.
Write about the ways you can show your mom and dad that you love them.
Write a poem called "Love is..."
Describe the best Valentine's Day you have ever experienced.
Describe a book that you love reading.
Write about a famous person you would love to meet and tell why you want to meet them.
I love to eat….
MARCH
Books to Read:
Planting a Rainbow
by Lois Ehlert
In Like a Lion Out Like a Lamb
by Marian Bauer
Puddles
by Jonathan London
The Curious Garden
by Peter Brown
The Wind Blew
by Pat Hutchins
Writing Ideas:
March 2nd is “Read Across America Day” in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Explain to a younger student why it’s important to learn how to read.
Write a narrative story about finding a flour-lear clover. Where were you? What did you do with it?
Would you rather be a lion or a lamb? Explain why.
The wind blew so hard that…
I found a pot of gold and...
APRIL
Books to Read:
A Seed is Sleepy
by Dianna Aston
Up In the Garden and Down in the Dirt
by Kate Messner
We are the Gardeners
by Joanna Gaines
The World is Awake
by Linsey Davis
Plant the Tiny Seed
by Christie Matheson
If You Plant a Seed
by Kadir Nelson
Ava's Poppy
by Marcus Pfister
Writing Ideas:
I know It’s spring when…
People think about spring as a time for new beginnings – what is something you would like to start doing this spring?
Why does spring symbolize birth?
Describe something you experience with each of your senses in spring
What changes could you make beginning in spring?
Fresh starts at spring are a great time to…
If you could plant a garden of anything, what would be in it?
When everything turns green, I think about…
Why do you think baseball is an American tradition?
MAY
Books to Read:
Boy Plus Bot
by Ame Dyckman
Little Bot and Sparrow
by Jake Parker
The Invisible Boy
by Patrice Barton
Chrysanthemum
by Kevin Henkes
Misunderstood Shark: Friends Don't Eat Friends
by Ame
Writing Ideas:
It's Teacher Appreciation Month! What qualities make someone a great teacher?
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?
Describe someone in your class who knows how to be a good friend.
Mother's Day is this month. List the qualities that make your mom special.
List three important things you've learned in school this year.
Describe your favorite day of the school year.