• Lists

    Four on Friday: Flag Day

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    Happy Flag Day! “In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.” (Wikipedia) These are equally adorable and educational as they share great facts and figures about Old Glory in a fun and accessible…

  • Reviews

    #blogbookaday: Blue Sky White Stars

    Summary:  “Wonderfully spare, deceptively simple verses pair with richly evocative paintings to celebrate the iconic imagery of our nation, beginning with the American flag. Each spread, sumptuously illustrated by award-winning artist Kadir Nelson, depicts a stirring tableau, from the view of the Statue of Library at Ellis Island to civil rights…

  • Lists

    4th of July Books – Just to Get You Started!

    Here are five books for the 4th of July! Some I’ve used for storytime, others are just really fun read alouds and still others make great resources with lots of quality information that is easily accessible for elementary school students. These are not by far, the best or only books…