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Title:
| Author Study: Laura Numeroff |
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Description:
| This is a collection of sites about author Laura Numeroff and her circle stories. Includes biographical information about her life and work. There are several suggested classroom activities to go along with the books: "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie," "If You Give a Pig a Pancake," "If You Give a Moose a Muffin," "Dogs Don't Wear Sneakers," and "If You Take a Mouse to School." There is a link to an eThemes Resource on mice. |
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Grade Level:
| 1, 2, 3, 4 |
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Resource Links:
| Laura Numeroff's Web Site
Students can visit the author's official site and read about her life and work. Click on "Story Starters" for writing ideas.
Scholastic: Laura Numeroff Biography
Numberoff discusses her childhood, reading books, and her writing.
Kids Reads
Author Laura Numeroff tells about her childhood, her love of reading, going to college, and her family.
"If You Take a Mouse to School" Teacher's Guide
This teacher's guide includes several activities for reading this book in class. To download, click on "Click Here." NOTE: Requires Adobe Acrobat.
If You Give a Pig a Pancake Lesson
Students can discuss the order of events in this story and then create their own book.
"If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" Lesson
In this activity, students can help read the words in the book.
"If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" Activities
This site has enrichment activities to go along with reading this book in class.
"If You Give a Moose a Muffin" Ideas
This Carol Hurst site includes a synopsis of the book and suggested classroom activities.
Circular Stories
This teacher site offers ideas on how to use "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" in the classroom.
eThemes Resource: Animals: Mice
Learn about different species of mice, their physical characteristics, and their habitat. Includes some images and ideas for crafts and classroom activities.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 2.1, 2.4, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
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