Welcome to Our Learning Curve’s Book of the Week Series. Each week, we will share with you some of our favorite books to read for children from grades K-8th grade. The books selected include a wide range of characters and are representative of persons from multi-cultural backgrounds, especially those not traditionally showcased.
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Reading is not only fundamental, but it is also fun! Even the most reluctant readers can find a book (whether a traditional hardcover or softcover, an ebook, or a comic) that they are interested in with exposure to the possibilities. This series was created to encourage reading. Consistently taking the time for reading each day not only builds a child’s confidence and their skills in reading, but also their critical thinking skills, interest, and vocabulary as well. As a rule of thumb, every child should spend at least 30 minutes a day reading (other than textbooks or worksheets).
Our Book of the Week is Jambo Means Hello by Becky Muriel Feelijngs.
Our Book of the Week!
This book includes:
- A brief introduction to the Swahili language
- Alphabets
- Details on the region (people, customs, foods, etc.)
- Character building
- Beautiful illustrations
This book is ideal for Preschool to 3rd grade, but can be modified for up to 8th grade.
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While reading this book, make sure to use take notes so that you can recall the details of what has occured in the story. Our free book reporting pages are perfect for this! More info about the download is below.
This freebie includes:
- Over 10 pages of content
- Book report notebooking pages
- Pages for notes
- Resources list
Ideal for K-8th grade.
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Tips for making reading fun:
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- Create a relaxing atmosphere (This could be as simple as a warm seat at the kitchen table with herbal tea or hot chocolate. Or it could be a corner in a room with a bean bag chair or other lounging furniture).
- Have discussions about the reading
- Allow children to act our or recreate scenes from what they have read
- Have the children to take notes as they read
- Use fun pens or pencils
You can also get the full Reading Comprehension and Activity Book that accompanies the story! This is a Reading Comprehension and Activity Book to accompany the story Grandmother’s Dreamcatcher. This activity book introduces the characters of the book and lessons from the reading. It includes book lists, suggested materials, art projects, reflection questions, word puzzles, copywork, vocabulary, and more.
Included in this unit study, you will find:
- Over 50 pages of content
- A resource list that includes recommended websites, books, documentaries, and more.
- Book report notebooking pages
- Notebooking pages for copywork
- Soduko Puzzles
- Make a Words
- Word Searches
- Coloring Pages
- and more
Subjects covered include:
- Literature (Reading and Reading Comprehension)
- Language Arts
- Geography
- Science
- Social Studies
- Art
- Math
- Music
- Field Trip Ideas
Ideal for K-8th grade.
Click here to download yours.
While using the Book Report or Activity Book, these may be helpful:
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- Additional Books on the subject/topic
- Crayons
- Markers
- Erasable Pens
- Scissors
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Hasta Pronto!
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Hi! I’m Kat aka Mama Dot! Nice to meet you. I’m a homeschooling mom of three boys. By day, I run a mom’s blog (Being Mama Dot) and subscription service (Wombology). In my downtime, I create resources for families homeschooling children of color at Our Learning Curve. I love coffee, reggaeton (music in Spanish), knitting, and reading. My favorite thing to do is to feel my feet in the sand. #beachbum. Currently, I am an MA/Ph.D. student in Africana and Latin American studies. When I am not in school, I spend my days running my online business and taking care of my little ones. Make sure to check out OLC’s Instagram, Twitter, or join us over at Facebook.