It's Christmas David!

David, from No David! by David Shannon is a favorite of kids 5 and under everywhere.  He is always doing everything they want to do and getting in trouble for it.  

No David is making his Christmas debut.  In It's Christmas David! David is up to his antics again but this time Christmas-style.  David is caught stealing cookies, playing with ornaments, peeking at presents and waiting up for Santa.  All things I am sure our little ones are up to this holiday season.  

If you have a David in your house who loves to take ornaments off the tree, try making this felt tree.  They can take the ornaments on and off as many times as they want and not hurt a thing!

Materials:

- 1 yd. of green felt

- felt squares in multiple colors

- puffy paints or glitter glue

- scissors

- Scotch tape

Directions:

1) Using the green felt cut out a tree shape

2) Using the felt square cut out circles for ornaments

3) Cut out a star for the top

4) Decorate with glitter glue

5) Tape to the door using scotch tape

6) Have fun decorating your tree over and over!

Happy Reading!

Laura

Throwback Thursday #2

This week's Throwback Thursday is celebrating a classic and a favorite of many young children.  David Goes to School by David Shannon is an absolute must for children ages 3-5.  If you are a teacher read it to your class.  If you are a parent read it to your preschooler before their first day.  I guarantee you they will love it!

This book is so simple to read aloud but sparks great conversations with all kids.  The pictures are great to discuss as well as all of David's mishaps.  When you pull this book off the shelf to read aloud be sure to get your best teacher voice ready and model how to change your voice depending on the text.  Read this book aloud and I am sure it will be one that the kids grab off the shelf to read on their own.  

After reading, take the time to make your own David Goes to School books, but replace David with your own child's name and see what kind of mischief they can get into on the first day of school. 

Happy Reading!

Laura