Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Books I use to teach

Little Britches--hard work, decency and honesty, family, classic farm mentality
All you Ever Need, by Lucado–the need to share God’s gifts to us with everyone, as freely as you can
You are Special–the special place of all of God’s children, despite failings, perceived or otherwise
The Apple-Pip Princess–the value of simplicity, differences, and decency, finding gifts despite being "ordinary"
Science Verse–A bunch of poems that touch on different scientific ideas
Math Curse–this is full of fun applications of mathematical concepts
Pig, Pigger, Piggest–it’s the "good, better, best" way to teach superlatives!
Crispin, the Pig who had everything--gratitude, the wonder of imagination and creativity
Book of Virtues--everything about anything important in life! :)
The Happy Dromedary--pursuing and finding your unique role, de-values peer criticism
Sarah Jane’s Very Best Story Ever–book that reinforces the core principles of my religion
The Giving Tree–sacrifice, true love
A Year With Miss Agnes–joy of learning, value of unique gifts, different learning styles
The Whipping Boy–qualities of true and decent leadership: born position vs. inherent qualities
The Door in the Wall–the ability to rise above anything, value of unique talents
Chasing Vermeer–the value of art, free-thinking in school
Seven Wonders of Sassafrass Springs–finding wonder in the "everyday" world around you
Princess Academy–leadership, friendship, integrity
Little Women-ideal family life, simple goodness
No Room for a Sneeze-appreciation/gratitude
Heidi–simplicity, decency, goodness
The Giver–the role of government and rules in society
The Alchemist–integrity and determination in pursuing your unique mission
C.S.Lewis books–true principles and perspective on God and society
Laddie–"a portrait of life as is should be" as quoted from Claudia
The Red Scarf Girl–a look at Communist China and the impact of the Cultural revolution on a young girl
The Oak and the Acorn (?) by Max Lucado–how everyone’s gifts/missions are different, but no less important
The Canada Geese Quilt–family love and sacrifice, death
The Phantom Tollbooth–fun mathematical concepts to explore

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