Shameer Bismilla
Dear Beast
This is a cute and humorous book. Andy’s cat named Simon is jealous that Andy’s mom is going to get a pet dog named Baxter. Simon starts...
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Shameer Bismilla
- Nov 4, 2020
Mommy's Khimar
I love how the mother in the story has conversation with her daughter on the beauty of wearing a head-scarf. If you have children who...
Shameer Bismilla
- Nov 4, 2020
Those Darn Squirrels and the Cat Next Door
This book is my class favourite! They enjoy reading how Mr Fookwire solves problems using various strategies. If you are studying 'simple...
Shameer Bismilla
- Nov 4, 2020
Nana Akua Goes To School
Celebrating identity! It is a perfect book to read at the start of the school year. It is a story about how a child is hesitant at first...
Shameer Bismilla
- Oct 28, 2020
This Book of Mine
Great book if you are looking at defining reading identity. Simple yet powerful! Available at www.closetfulofbooks.com.
Shameer Bismilla
- Oct 28, 2020
A Book of Hugs
This book written by various talented writers - perfect for you to snuggle and read during bedtime! Grab a copy before it is out of...
Shameer Bismilla
- Oct 28, 2020
The Barnabus Project
This books talks about the idea of perfection and real perfection comes from being true to yourself. Click on www.closetfulofbooks.com...
Shameer Bismilla
- Oct 28, 2020
Hello, Arnie!
If you love doughnuts, read this one!! This is a good book for younger readers to take part in asking a series of questions. For a copy...
Shameer Bismilla
- Oct 28, 2020
The Boy and the Gorilla
Simple, deep and meaningful conversation is the best way to deal with grief. Get your copy from www.closetfulofbooks.com.
Shameer Bismilla
- Oct 24, 2020
Trigraphs
Teaching trigraphs to Grade 2s.
Shameer Bismilla
- Oct 23, 2020
Exploring Happiness and Sadness
Two simple but profound picture books that discuss the concept of mindfulness and emotional literacy. Both books teach young children to...
Shameer Bismilla
- Oct 18, 2020
Idea Jar
“I don’t know what to write!” Try this book. Great start to a brand new ideas. Order your copy at www.closetfulofbooks.com.
Shameer Bismilla
- Oct 18, 2020
Mr Peek and the misunderstanding at the zoo
Mr Peek’s small misunderstanding can ruin everyone’s day at the zoo. It reminds me of the powerful quote by Dr Wayne Dyer - the words you...
Shameer Bismilla
- Oct 16, 2020
Making Connections
Readers make connections while they interact with the text that they read.
Shameer Bismilla
- Oct 16, 2020
Just write from the heart!
"I don't have anything to write about", "I don't have a story" - sounds familiar? This seems to be a common roadblock between your...
Shameer Bismilla
- Oct 11, 2020
Author Celebration!
Writing conferences happen when you converse with students; you listen to students talk about their writing. You look at students work...
Shameer Bismilla
- Oct 10, 2020
Books for Reader's Workshop (Novels) - Grade 3
Here are some of my favourite books that can be used for Reader's Workshop, ideally in Grade 3: How to Eat Fried Worms by Thomas Rockwell...
Shameer Bismilla
- Oct 2, 2020
Books we read this week
Here are some of the books we read this week - books that support reader's and writer's workshop lessons. We had fun studying how authors...
Shameer Bismilla
- Oct 2, 2020
"What do you notice?"
A simple question “What do you notice?” allows young writers to see how sentences are being used to create meaning. The children are...
Shameer Bismilla
- Oct 1, 2020
Life Cycle
During our Unit of Inquiry, students have enjoyed learning about what makes us unique as humans, what makes humans similar yet different...
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