2009-2010 Long Range Planner
Shared Reading/Themes
Over the years, I've had many request for more information about the books listed on my Monthly Centers pages. I have provided an approximate timeline for when I use the books, related themes, and purchasing information about the books. Many are from the Wright Group and are quite expensive. You may be able to find them used for a more affordable price.
| Shared Reading Selection | Theme | Purchase Information | |
| August | Gradual Entry | Rules/Procedures/Friends | |
| September | Mrs. Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten | Rules/Procedures/Friends | Available on Amazon.com |
| The Gingerbread Man | "Gingerbread" books (various versions) | Available on Amazon.com | |
| I Love My Family | Family |
Level C) I
Love My Family
Program: SUNSHINE™ ISBN: 9780780257238 Author: Cowley Joy
Price: $27.00
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| In the Mirror | Self/Body |
(Level A) In
The Mirror
Program: The Story Box® ISBN: 9780780276253 Author: Cowley Joy
Price: $27.00
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| October | I Like the Rain | Weather | ISBN:
0732748348 Division: Kingscourt/McGraw-Hill Pub Date: FEB-09 Edition: 01 |
| I Went Walking | Colors | Available on Amazon.com | |
| The Seasons of Arnold's Apple Tree | Apples/Fall | Available on Amazon.com | |
| Pumpkin, Pumpkin/The Pumpkin | Pumpkins/Fall |
(Level G) The
Pumpkin
Program: The Story Box® ISBN: 9780780276451 Author: Cowley Joy
Price: $27.00
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| November | The Farm Concert | Farm |
(Early
Emergent) The Farm Concert
Program: The Story Box® ISBN: 9780780276666 Author: Cowley Joy
Price: $39.45
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| Mrs. Wishy Washy | Farm |
Mrs. Wishy-Washy
Big Book
Program: Mrs. Wishy-Washy Collection ISBN: 9780780276543 Author: Cowley Joy
Price: $39.45
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| Wishy Washy Day | Farm |
Wishy-Washy
Day
Program: The Story Basket® ISBN: 9780780208728 Author: Cowley Joy
Price: $40.80
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| Thanksgiving Books (2 days) | Thanksgiving | ||
| December | Dan the Flying Man | Winter Holidays |
(Early
Emergent) Dan, The Flying Man
Program: The Story Box® ISBN: 9780780276659 Author: Cowley Joy
Price: $39.45
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| Quiet in the Library | Winter Holidays |
Grade K -
Sunshine Shared Reading Packs: Quiet in the Library!
Program: Shared Reading Packs ISBN: 9780322039148 Author: The Wright Group
Price: $103.20
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| Birthdays | Winter Holidays |
Grade K -
Sunshine Shared Reading Packs: Birthdays
Program: Shared Reading Packs ISBN: 9780322039049 Author: Cowley Joy
Price: $103.20
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| The Polar Express (3 days) | Winter Holidays | Available on Amazon.com | |
| January | Winter's Gift | Winter |
Science
Songs: Winter's Gift
Program: The Song Box® ISBN: 9780322002678 Author: Gentner Norma
Price: $40.80
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| The Mitten | Winter/animals/Jan Brett | Available on Amazon.com | |
| Bear Facts | Winter/Bears |
Science
Songs: Bear Facts
Program: The Song Box® ISBN: 9780780212640 Author: Gentner Norma
Price: $40.80
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| The Jacket I Wear in the Snow | Winter Clothes/Healthy Habits | Available on Amazon.com | |
| February | Sing a Song | Dental Health/100th Day |
(Early
Emergent) Sing a Song
Program: The Story Box® ISBN: 9780780276536 Author: Melser June
Price: $39.45
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| Our Tree House | Construction |
Emergent
Read-Togethers: Our Tree House
Program: TWiG Books® ISBN: 9780780291645 Author: Williams Rebel
Price: $39.45
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| Buildings/Shelter | Construction |
Buildings by Betsey Chessen, Pamela Chanko
ISBN:
0439045843
Shelter by Susan Canizares, Daniel Moreton ISBN: 0439045509 |
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| To Town | Transportation |
(Early
Emergent) To Town
Program: The Story Box® ISBN: 9780780276710 Author: Cowley Joy
Price: $39.45
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| March | Dr. Seuss | Dr. Seuss | |
| Grandpa, Grandpa | Water Transportation/Ocean/Sea Animals |
(Early
Emergent) Grandpa, Grandpa
Program: The Story Box® ISBN: 9780780276499 Author: Cowley Joy
Price: $39.45
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| Dan Goes Home | Transportation |
Dan Goes Home
Program: The Story Basket® ISBN: 9780322002975 Author: Cowley Joy
Price: $40.80
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| Various Books | Oviparous animals/Easter/Eggs | ||
| April | The Jigaree | Space |
(Early
Emergent) The Jigaree
Program: The Story Box® ISBN: 9780780276673 Author: Cowley Joy
Price: $39.45
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| One Stormy Night | Spring/Weather/Sounds |
One Stormy
Night
Program: The Story Basket® ISBN: 9780780208704 Author: Cowley Joy
Price: $40.80
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| The Seed | Seeds/Flowers/Life Cycles |
Grade K -
Sunshine Shared Reading Packs: The Seed
Program: Shared Reading Packs ISBN: 9780322039155 Author: Cowley Joy
Price: $103.20
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| Frog on a Log | Frog/Life Cycles |
Science
Songs: Frog on a Log
Program: The Song Box® ISBN: 9780780222564 Author: Gentner Norma
Price: $40.80
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| May | What is an Insect?/Are You a Ladybug? | Insects/Life Cycles | What is an
Insect by Susan Canizares ISBN-10: 0590397907 Are You a Ladybug by Judy Allen ISBN-10: 0753456036 |
| The Very Hungry Caterpillar | Butterflies/Life Cycles | Available on Amazon.com | |
| Let's Have a Swim | Zoo Animals |
Level E)
Let's Have A Swim!
Program: SUNSHINE™ ISBN: 9780780257399 Author: Cowley Joy
Price: $40.50
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| End of Year | Move Over | Memory books, Summer, etc. |
Move Over!
Program: The Story Basket® ISBN: 9780780294455 Author: Cowley Joy
Price: $40.80
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| Dishy Washy |
Dishy-Washy
Program: The Story Basket® ISBN: 9780780294424 Author: Cowley Joy
Price: $40.80
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| Cats, Cats, Cats |
Cats,
Cats, Cats
Program: The Story Basket® ISBN: 9780780224124 Author: Cowley Joy
Price: $40.80
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