????Our crazy color-coded board notes for Randall Jarrell’s world war 2 poem “The Death of the Ball Turret Gunner”. Love doing this poem with my students because the limited wording and implied metaphor excite them. They are always blown away that you can
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We have a goal to visit all the parks in #sacramento - there are tons of these awesome parks tucked away in neighborhoods across the city. Here is a glimpse at our visit to Tanzanite Park recently. It got thumbs up from both of the boys for its playground
by alldonemonkey 8 years ago | via Instagram

Who needs a playground when you have an open field? She didn't mind that it was a windy day, either, she just loves playing outside! . . . #mkbkids #getoutdoors #park #outdoors #ourtinymoments #mycandidlife #mysacramento #sacramento #exploresac #letthembe
by alldonemonkey 8 years ago | via Instagram

Did you know that Langston Hughes was only 18 when he wrote the classic American poem The Negro Speaks of Rivers? This is a poem that every child should know, and here is a gorgeous picture book you can use to share it! This poem is so visual that it...
by alldonemonkey 8 years ago | via Instagram