The Perfect Pumpkin Pie

Editorial Review:

 "Pumpkins, Pumpkins, Pumpkin Pie! I must have one before I die. It must be round and brown as toast, or I'll haunt this house a hungry ghost"... are the words i look forward to chanting each Halloween.  Who do I read this wonderfully spooky picture book to?  Everyone!   From mid-September to the end of October,  I could be caught carrying, "The Perfect Pumpkin Pie" with me just about anywhere.

Written and illustrated by Denys Cazet, The Perfect Pumpkin Pie" is the "perfect" Halloween read- aloud for children (and adults) of all ages.  With laugh-out-loud funny illustrations such as the one on the cover showing an extremely picky and ever so grouchy Mr.  Wilkerson, the words in the story have a contagious and irresistible way of flowing off the tongue.  Those that listen will have no choice but to chant along!     

I Survived...The Substitute

       What would your class do if they had Viola Swamp as their substitute teacher?  Would they follow all the rules?  Would you return to a class of total chaos?  In "Miss Nelson is Missing," her class learns a valuable lesson after experiencing a not-so-nice substitute teacher.

      Now, you too can help enforce classroom rules... even when you are away from the classroom.  Simply, use these "I Survived the Substitute Behavior Incentive Cards" available for download at Teachers Pay Teachers.
      
      These cards are a terrific way to reinforce good behavior; and substitutes will appreciate this one-of-a-kind classroom management tool designed especially for them.  Also, kids will get a kick out of the idea of surviving the substitute... 

Helpful Hints: 

•  Introduce the cards by reading a book such as Miss Nelson is Missing.           

• Print onto colorful card stock and cut!  Store them in an envelope with your substitute binder.

   

Picture Book Recommendation: Miss Nelson is Missing, Written by: Harry G. Allard Jr., Illustrated by: James Marshall 

Be sure to check out some of the other Miss Nelson is Missing Books:

 
 

Do you know of any other classroom activities that go with the Miss Nelson is Missing Books?  Share them with us!  We'd love to hear your ideas.

I Survived the Substitute Behavior Cards--a Touche' EDI completely original idea and teaching resource.