This is more than a list of lesson plans; it is a springboard for your own unique style of teaching based on the students you have in your classroom this year. All the activities and ideas are aligned with the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts using both literary and informational text.

The National Council of Teachers of English believes that literacy growth begins before children enter school as they experience and experiment with literacy activities: reading and writing and associating spoken words with their graphic representations.

2. Does the book support NCTE Standards for English Language Arts?

-Read texts to acquire new information.

-Apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret and appreciate texts.

-Conduct research on interests by generating ideas and questions, and gather, evaluate, and synthesize data from a variety of sources.

-Read texts to build an understanding of oneself and the world’s cultures.

-Develop an understanding of and respect for diversity in language use, patterns and dialects across cultures, ethnic groups, geographic regions and social roles.

5. Do kindergarteners have meals at school?

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