Earlier in the summer, one of my dear blogging friends, Kim from Joy in 6th Grade, sent me a copy of Maria's Pink Tiara Cookies for Three and a set of adorable tiara cookie cutters. She thought my three little princesses would enjoy the book - and boy, did they ever! We spent many a weekend afternoon reading and talking about the lessons in the book and making cookies. We also visited the library to read Maria's other books: The Juice Box Bully and Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun.
About a month later, I received an email from Maria asking if I would like to create a reader's guide for her newest book, The Potato Chip Champ. Oh my goodness - I was so excited - and so were my girls - they thought I was famous! ;)
The Potato Chip Champ is an excellent book for all ages that teaches children about kindness, compassion, and empathy. We watch as the main character's thoughts and feelings change throughout the book, and cheer as he realizes true friendship by the end of the book. These are lessons that my own class, and my own children, need reminded about - and what a perfect way to to have that discussion - through the lessons in the book.
When I was writing my reader's guide for Maria, I tried to keep these character education issues in mind. The reader's guide contains over 40 pages of activities that span the curriculum, character education ... and more. There are activities for reading, writing, math, science, social studies, cooperative learning, etc. The guide was created with grades 3 - 5 in mind, but it can easily adapted to fit younger and older grades. Now, I know you will want to share this experience with your own students, but just in case ... leaving a copy of the book and reader's guide would make a PERFECT sub day activity, too.
You can read more about Maria Dismondy's The Potato Chip Champ and other books on her website by clicking HERE.
You can download the free reader's guide for The Potato Chip Champ by clicking HERE.
Oh - and I saved the best for last ... Maria is offerring one of my readers an autographed copy of her book!!! Enter below ...
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On a more personal note, today is my baby's 5th birthday!!! I can't believe how time flies! Last night, on the eve of her birthday, she wanted to read The Potato Chip Champ as her bedtime story. What a little sweetheart.
Don't forget to check out The Potato Chip Champ on Amazon, then head over to Maria's website to download your free copy of the Reader's Guide.
On a more personal note, today is my baby's 5th birthday!!! I can't believe how time flies! Last night, on the eve of her birthday, she wanted to read The Potato Chip Champ as her bedtime story. What a little sweetheart.Don't forget to check out The Potato Chip Champ on Amazon, then head over to Maria's website to download your free copy of the Reader's Guide.
Happy Monday!
Jen
