Books by Sharron L. McElmeel

Library media specialists, classroom teachers,and other educators who work with preschool through intermediate students will find this explanatory guide immensely helpful in making thematic connections to curriculum objectives that are well-supported by literature. In the frameworks, common elementary school topics-from Apples to Zoos-are used as building blocks for classroom workshop activities. Combine the blocks to support any theme or curricular unit. You can also select activities within each topic to integrate selected books and activities into the existing curriculum, such as focusing on Johnny Appleseed in the "A is for Apples" unit. The framework for each reading unit suggests resources and literature-related materials to match the curriculum, and gives ideas for integrating the resources into a particular theme. All of the frameworks are easily adapted to your students' interest level and learning goals.. Alphabetical listing of 26 imaginative subjects that relate to common interests in grades PreK-6. Newly revised with a wealth of additions, including websites, activities, and new books. 64 reproducible graphic organizers to assist with learning activities

Categories include: bulletin boards, curriculum connections, promoting reading, teaching library skills, managing the library, public relations, using technology in the classroom, and "technology talk" (a section focusing on the "management" of technology more than its use of instruction).

Bring favorite authors and children together in your classroom with these three acclaimed books. Each book includes biographical information, a photo page, booklists, and numerous activities designed to build reading skills by stimulating reading fun.

Students can learn more about their favorite authors and find plenty of reading materials they'll enjoy with this affordable biographical work and ready-reference.

Focuses on 50 popular children's authors, including Berthe Amoss, Betsy Byars, Jean Fritz, Johanna Hurwitz, and others, with recipes contributed by the authors or based on their books. This book also helps you learn some fascinating facts about each author - and read the stories behind the recipes.

Step into the kitchen and stir up a batch of storybook treats with literary recipes based on the books and lives of 50 of your favorite children's authors and illustrators, including Eric Carle, Mary Casanova, Keiko Kasza, Steven Kellogg, Yuyi Morales, Janet Stevens, and Jane Yolen and 40 others.

Fascinating profiles of 100 of the most beloved and celebrated picture book authors and illustrators are accompanied by photos, reading lists, and lists of related information sources (such as Web pages).

Fifteen units focus on authors who speak about their ethnic heritage through their books and those who write or illustrate multicultural materials. Activities that reinforce the multicultural theme and bibliographies of related books and films are also featured.