Two Points

A girl tries to shoot the basket until she finally succeeds with loads of support from her friends. Great self-concept builder. Activities that can extend this book into other areas of the curriculum or into the home are endless. Here are just a few ideas. Have fun! Make a class chart on which each child records a success.- Have a ''practice makes perfect'' event in various centers, e.g., jacks, bouncing a super ball, hopscotch. Keep a math journal showing results from the practice sessions. Discuss the effect of practice. -Make a list of things that come in two's, e.g., mittens, eyes. -Plan an activity that involves teamwork, e.g., creating a mural, planning a puppet show, organizing the bookshelves. -Practice skip counting by twos, fives and tens. Count five points for each basket, then ten points for each. -Shoot a basketball. Tally and chart how many balls go in and how many miss. Seedling books help beginning readers grow through engaging stories and kid-friendly photos and artwork. Best for reading at the earliest stages, these books use clear print, ample spacing, limited vocabulary, and simple story lines to help children practice word building, improve fluency, and garner a love for reading. Seedling has an established reputation both in the classroom and at home as one of the best book collections for young readers.