We've read Boo-Boo Investigates and Boo-Boo the Eco-Warrior; we're now all set to read Boo-Boo's Adventures! My book clubbers particularly enjoy the Boo-Boo series because the chapters are like little standalone stories, which are fun and engaging. A friendly ghost and a kind human child make a charming pair! Good Deeds GGPa announces an award for the one who does the most good deeds, and this sets the little ghost Boo-Boo off on a series of adventures. It's a good time to talk about good deeds we can do! For one, I will ask the children what they feel they can do. Then, in the following class, I will ask each of them to tell me what good deeds they did! Word Games Word search puzzles, unscrambling words, and a spelling bee are a great way to revisit words we come across when we read. They're also a fun way to acquire new … [Read more...]
Boo-Boo Investigates
We read Boo-Boo the Eco-Warrior by Tanushree Podder a few months ago, and my book club enjoyed it. For one, it's easy to read because of the way the text is laid out. For another, the stories in the book are simple and engaging. That's why we will be reading another book featuring this friendly ghost---Boo-Boo Investigates. Forest Experiences As Boo-Boo lives in the forest, we will listen to some forest sounds and write what comes to mind. What can you see? What do you hear? What do you think you would be able to smell? While we don't write much at my book club for ages seven and eight, I do like to work with a little creative writing, an introduction of sorts, which will prepare the children for other writing activities later. Mysteries If you had to solve a mystery, what clues would you look for? As we discuss that, we will also … [Read more...]
Boo-Boo the Eco-Warrior
I don't like horror stories, but what about stories featuring a friendly, helpful ghost? Boo-Boo the Eco-Warrior is one of those! Written almost like a series of short stories, this book by Tanushree Podder is a child-friendly read, made all the more engaging by the use of varied font sizes and, of course, pictures. Boo-Boo the ghost, along with her human friend Tanya, embark on a set of adventures including a rescue mission and justice for an old man employed by a cruel shopkeeper. I'm sure my book club will enjoy this one! A Ghostly Friend Wouldn't it be useful to have a friend who can turn invisible at will? What adventures would you go on together? Tanya and Boo-Boo have some answers, but I know that my book clubbers will have more! Newspaper Bags Schools often use the phrase "art integration", something that is an integral … [Read more...]