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| just a dream chris van allsburg activities: Just a Dream Chris Van Allsburg, 1990 In this 25th anniversary edition of Just a Dream, travel with young Walter on a fantastical adventure as he travels--by way of his bed--into a polluted dreamscape world that wakes him up to a more eco-friendly way to live. Chris Van Allsburg's pitch-perfect narrative, paired with his full-color pastel illustrations, renders this picture book a story that has stood the test of time. This anniversary edition includes bonus downloadable audio, read by Chris Van Allsburg and a stunning new jacket |
| just a dream chris van allsburg activities: Ben's Dream Chris Van Allsburg, 1982 Lulled to sleep by the rhythm of the rain as he studies for his geography test, Ben dreams that his house is set adrift on a 'round-the-world course, carrying him past the incredible structures that are merely pictures on the pages of his book. The story idea . . . is illustrated in the artist's meticulous drawings, marvels of symbolism, reality, imagination, and perspective.--Publishers Weekly. |
| just a dream chris van allsburg activities: The Widow's Broom , 1992 A witch's worn-out broom serves a widow well, until her neighbors decide the thing is wicked and dangerous. |
| just a dream chris van allsburg activities: The Wretched Stone Chris Van Allsburg, 1991 A strange glowing stone picked up on a sea voyage captivates a ship's crew and has a terrible transforming effect on them. |
| just a dream chris van allsburg activities: A River Ran Wild Lynne Cherry, 2002 From the author of the beloved classic The Great Kapok Tree, A River Ran Wild tells a story of restoration and renewal. Learn how the modern-day descendants of the Nashua Indians and European settlers were able to combat pollution and restore the beauty of the Nashua River in Massachusetts. |
| just a dream chris van allsburg activities: Two Bad Ants Chris Van Allsburg, 1988 When two bad ants desert from their colony, they experience a dangerous adventure that convinces them to return to their former safety. |
| just a dream chris van allsburg activities: The Z Was Zapped Chris Van Allsburg, 1998 Here is a dramatic black-and-white presentation of the alphabet in which the two-time Caldecott Medalist depicts a mysterious transformation of each letter. An ALA Notable Book. |
| just a dream chris van allsburg activities: Quick-n-Fun Writing Activities Just for Young Learners Martin Lee, Marcia Miller, 2001-05 Give kids practice with 26 fun forms of writing, including alphabet books, pet tales, weather reports, super silly recipes, book reviews, color descriptions, character comparisons, and everything in between!--Page 4 of cover |
| just a dream chris van allsburg activities: Earth Day Activities , 2014-12-01 Engage young learners with an Earth Day literature activity centered around the importance of protecting the environment. |
| just a dream chris van allsburg activities: The Sweetest Fig , 1993 After being given two magical figs that make his dreams come true, Monsieur Bibot sees his plans for future wealth upset by his long-suffering dog. |
| just a dream chris van allsburg activities: The Alphabet Theatre Proudly Presents the Z was Zapped Chris Van Allsburg, 1987 Depicts how A was in an avalanche, B was badly bitten, C was cut to ribbons, and the other letters of the alphabet suffered similar mishaps. |
| just a dream chris van allsburg activities: The Polar Express Chris Van Allsburg, 2010-09 Late on Christmas Eve a boy boards a mysterious train that waits for him: the Polar Express bound for the North Pole. When he arrives there, Santa offers him any gift he desires. The boy modestly asks for one bell from the reindeer's harness. It turns out to be a very special gift, for only believers in Santa can hear it ring. |
| just a dream chris van allsburg activities: Zathura , 2002 A companion to Chris Van Allsburg's Caldecott Medal-winning Jumanji--a tale of intergalactic adventure and sibling rivalry where a roll of the dice transports two brothers to the mythical land of Zathura. Taking place where Jumanji ended, older brother Walter warns his pesky little brother, Danny, not to bring home the mysterious board game they find at the park. But when Danny's curiosity gets the better of him, the brothers have to battle homicidal robots, Zyborg pirates, and giant meteors in their living room! Will this dynamic duo learn to work together before it's too late In double spread illustrations that shimmer against the surreal events of the story, readers will be holding their breath with each new threat the boys face in the satisfying enigma that is Zathura. Like Jumanji, Zathura is also the inspiration of a popular major motion picture. |
| just a dream chris van allsburg activities: El Peor dia de Toda mi vida Julia Cook, 2012-07-01 The Spanish/English version of The Worst Day of My Life. A story about listening and following instructions |
| just a dream chris van allsburg activities: The Stranger Chris Van Allsburg, 1986 The enigmatic origins of the stranger that Farmer Bailey hits with his truck and brings home to recuperate seem to have a mysterious relation to the weather. Could he be Jack Frost? The author-illustrator has woven a thread of fantasy in and around his realistic illustrations to give the reader, once again, a story that stays in the imagination. -- Horn Book |
| just a dream chris van allsburg activities: Reading Comprehension Activities, Grades 5-6 Jennifer Cripe, 2011-06-21 Reading comprehension comes as a result of learning reading skills and strategies. The activities in this series can be used to supplement any core reading program. They are flexible enough to provide opportunities for differentiated instruction. |
| just a dream chris van allsburg activities: The Giant Encyclopedia of Kindergarten Activities Kathy Charner, Maureen Murphy, Jennifer Ford, 2004 Presents more than six hundred kindergarten activities and practical teaching tips, covering art, literacy, math, science and nature, social development, and fine and gross motor skills and such facets of the day as the morning greeting, circle time, rest or nap time, and outdoor play. |
| just a dream chris van allsburg activities: The Giant Encyclopedia of Art & Craft Activities Kathy Charner, 2000 A comprehensive collection of the best art and craft activities for young children. The result of a nationwide competition, these art and craft activities are the best of the best. Just the thing to add pizzazz to your day! Activities include: Bath Sponge Painting Blast-off Helmets Bumby Snake Candy Jewelry Caterpillar Cookies Cereal Box Tote Bag Darling Daffodils Dinosaur Sock Puppets Dream Catcher Ecology Art Creations |
| just a dream chris van allsburg activities: Gossamer Lois Lowry, 2008-01-08 From the two-time Newbery Award winning author of Number the Stars and The Giver, comes a novel about how even the smallest of dreams can break through the darkest of nights. Littlest One is a tiny creature slowly learning her job of giving dreams to humans. Each night she and her teacher, Thin Elderly, visit an old woman’s home where she softly touches beloved objects, gathering happy memories, and drops of old scents and sounds. Littlest One pieces these bits together and presents them to her sleeping human in the form of pleasant dreams. But the dreaded Sinisteeds, dark fearsome creatures that plague their victims with nightmares, are always at work against the dreamgivers. When the old woman takes in John, an angry foster child with a troubled past, the Sinisteeds go after him with their horrifying nightmares. Can Littlest One, and her touch light as gossamer, protect John’s heart and soul from the nightmare of his dark past? |
| just a dream chris van allsburg activities: Night Noises Mem Fox, 1989 SUMMARY: Lillie Laceby's family suprise her on her 90th birthday with a party. |
| just a dream chris van allsburg activities: A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue Julia Cook, 2006-01-01 A Book that Helps Kids Learn the Difference Between Tattling and Telling No one likes Josh the Tattler because he tattles way too much. He tattles on his classmates, his brother, and even his dog! But one night Josh wakes up to find that his tongue is very long, yellow, covered in bright purple spots, and Itchy, Itchy, Scratchy, Scratchy... Will a bad case of Tattle Tongue teach him a lesson? A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue gives teachers and counselors a humorous, cleverly creative way to address the time-consuming tattling-related issues that often sap classroom energy and thwart teaching opportunities. Parents who battle the tattle at home, on the playground, in the grocery store, or anywhere else can use this book to both entertain and enlighten their children about The Tattle Rules. Every adult who desires to help children understand the differences between tattling and the need to warn others about important matters needs this book! |
| just a dream chris van allsburg activities: The Mysteries of Harris Burdick Chris Van Allsburg, 1996 The award-winning author of Jumanji and The Polar Express, Chris Van Allsburg, challenges young readers to use their creativity and imagination in this one-of-a-kind book that asks readers to finish the story. When author-illustrator extraordinaire Harris Burdick goes missing, all he's left behind are a series of images with accompanying captions, ideas for separate picture books. But what can a picture of a nun quietly sitting in a chair floating in a cathedral have to do with a caption that says, THE SEVEN CHAIRS: The fifth one ended up in France? Enticed to come up with their own endings, readers will marvel at the mystery behind these lasting drawings and the charm of an everchanging narrative. Caldecott medal winner Chris Van Allsburg's call for readers to write their own stories will enthrall young minds again and again. |
| just a dream chris van allsburg activities: Here We Are Oliver Jeffers, 2017-11-14 #1 New York Times bestseller A TIME Magazine Best Book of the Year A NPR Best Book of 2017 A Boston Globe Best Book of 2017 Moments of human intimacy jostle with scenes that inspire cosmic awe, and the broad diversity of Jeffers's candy-colored humans...underscores the twin messages that 'You're never alone on Earth' and that we're all in this together.--Publisher's Weekly (starred review) A true work of art.--BuzzFeed Oliver Jeffers, arguably the most influential creator of picture books today, offers a rare personal look inside his own hopes and wishes for his child--and in doing so gifts children and parents everywhere with a gently sweet and humorous missive about our world and those who call it home. Insightfully sweet, with a gentle humor and poignancy, here is Oliver Jeffers' user's guide to life on Earth. He created it specially for his son, yet with a universality that embraces all children and their parents. Be it a complex view of our planet's terrain (bumpy, sharp, wet), a deep look at our place in space (it’s big), or a guide to all of humanity (don’t be fooled, we are all people), Oliver's signature wit and humor combine with a value system of kindness and tolerance to create a must-have book for parents. Praise for Here We Are: -A sweet and tender distillation of what every Earthling needs to know and might well spend a lifetime striving to achieve. A must-purchase for new parent shelves--School Library Journal -From the skies to the animal kingdom to the people of the world and lots of other beautifully rendered examples of life on Earth, Here We Are carries a simple message: Be kind. --NPR -[An] enchanting gem of a children's book--NBC's Today Show -A must-have book for parents.--Gambit -A celebration of people all shapes and sizes, and of the beauty and mystery of our Earth.--Booklist -...a beautifully illustrated guide to living on Earth and being a good person.--Brightly -[Here We Are] is a tour through the land, the sea, the sky, our bodies; dioramas of our wild diversity....[Jeffers] is the master of capturing the joy in our differences.--New York Times Book Review |
| just a dream chris van allsburg activities: Green Shamrocks Eve Bunting, 2011 When the pot of green shamrocks that Rabbit has been growing for St. Patrick's Day goes missing, he asks all the other animals if they have seen it. |
| just a dream chris van allsburg activities: The Spooky Tail of Prewitt Peacock Bill Peet, 1979-09 When Prewitt's tail feathers grow to resemble a monstrous face, the other peacocks banish him from the flock. |
| just a dream chris van allsburg activities: Using Picture Books with Older Students Joyce Roberts, Tammy Watanabe Hall, 1998-10 Picture books have a unique and distinctive quality; they are both a literary joy and a visual delight. These unique units are designed to integrate literature, thinking skills, and the creative arts using Bloom's taxonomy and Gardner's Multiple Intelligences. Grades 4-8 |
| just a dream chris van allsburg activities: The Babe & I David A. Adler, 1999 While helping his family make ends meet during the Depression by selling newspapers, a boy meets Babe Ruth. Full-color illustrations. |
| just a dream chris van allsburg activities: The Garden of Abdul Gasazi , 1979 Children. |
| just a dream chris van allsburg activities: Every Day a Holiday Elizabeth Raum, 2001 Matches quality children's books with each day of the year to provide a focus for story time. The lessons in this book will help children develop creative connections between reading and the world around them, introducing them to many other people and places throughout the world. |
| just a dream chris van allsburg activities: St. Patrick's Day in the Morning Eve Bunting, 1980 Jamie seeks a way to prove that he is not too young to march in the big St. Patrick's Day parade. |
| just a dream chris van allsburg activities: What Do You Do with a Problem? Kobi Yamada, 2021 This is the story of a persistent problem and the child who isn't so sure what to make of it. The longer the problem is avoided, the bigger it seems to get. But when the child finally musters up the courage to face it, the problem turns out to be something quite different than it appeared. What Do You Do With a Problem? is a story for anyone, at any age, who has ever had a problem that they wished would go away. It's a story to inspire you to look closely at that problem and to find out why it's here. Because you might discover something amazing about your problem... and yourself. |
| just a dream chris van allsburg activities: The Wump World Bill Peet, 1981-04-27 The Wump World is an unspoiled place until huge monsters bring hordes of tiny creatures from the planet Pollutus. |
| just a dream chris van allsburg activities: It Looked Like Spilt Milk Charles G. Shaw, 1988-06-01 The white shape silhouetted against a blue background changes on every page.Is it a rabbit, a bird, or just spilt milk? Children are kept guessing until the surprise ending -- and will be encouraged to improvise similar games of their own. |
| just a dream chris van allsburg activities: Prereading Activities for Content Area Reading and Learning John E. Readence, David W. Moore, Robert J. Rickelman, 2000 Reading materials used during the study of subjects often contain unfamiliar concepts, strange terms, and unusual writing styles. Research has informed educators about the value of preparing students for reading in the content areas. This book provides practical activities that help teachers begin in the complicated task of planning effective pre-reading activities that maximize their student's learning. Table of contents: * Chapter 1: Preparing students to read in the content areas * Chapter 2: Asking and answering questions before reading * Chapter 3: Forecasting passages * Chapter 4: Understanding vocabulary * Chapter 5: Graphically representing information * Chapter 6: Writing before reading * Chapter 7: Combining pre-reading activities. |
| just a dream chris van allsburg activities: Story Hour Jeri Kladder, 2003-07-10 Story time at the public library is the first exposure to books outside the home for many preschool children. For the librarian, it is an exciting opportunity to instill in youngsters a love of reading and books. But coming up with new ideas that hold the children’s attention can be trying. Until now. Here are 55 tried-and-true story hour programs with a thematic approach. All are highly flexible and adaptable across the full preschool age range. Most of the ideas are arranged under one of eight specific themes that include four to eight one-hour programs: barnyard animals, the Caldecott Medal, colors, families, a storytelling feast, the five senses, reptiles and amphibians, and around the world. There are also 18 individual holiday and seasonal programs. All story hours provide ideas for name tags, suggested audiovisual materials, recommended story, poetry and song selections, additional titles and a full description of the activity. |
| just a dream chris van allsburg activities: Keepers of Life Michael J. Caduto, Joseph Bruchac, 1998 This interdisciplinary curriculum in botany and plant ecology focuses on environmental and stewardship issues using the framework of Native American stories as an introduction to the topics. |
| just a dream chris van allsburg activities: Mr. Wayne's Masterpiece Patricia Polacco, 2014-08-12 In this inspiring true story, beloved artist Patricia Polacco conquers her fear of public speaking, allowing her to discover her remarkable voice. A wonderful companion to Thank You, Mr. Falker and The Art of Miss Chew, it celebrates the lifelong impact of a great teacher. Speaking in front of an audience terrifies Trisha. Ending up in Mr. Wayne’s drama class is the last thing she wants! But Mr. Wayne gives her a backstage role painting scenery for the winter play. As she paints, she listens to the cast rehearse, memorizing their lines without even realizing it. Then, days before opening night, the lead actress suddenly moves away, and Trisha is the only other person who knows her part. Will the play have to be canceled? It won’t be an easy road—when Trisha tries to recite the lines in front of the cast, nothing comes out! But Mr. Wayne won’t let her give up, and with his coaching, Trisha is able to become one of his true masterpieces. |
| just a dream chris van allsburg activities: Launching RTI Comprehension Instruction with Shared Reading Nancy Boyles, Nancy N. Boyles, 2013 Now you can easily deliver the shared reading comprehension lessons you need to launch RTI Tier 1 instruction--setting the stage for Tier 1 small-group instruction as well as Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions. Launching RTI Comprehension Instruction with Shared Reading provides intermediate-grade teachers with: Flexible shared reading plans for 45-, 60-, and 90-minute instructional blocks and guidelines to implement Tier 2 and Tier 3 comprehension interventions; Criteria to select comprehension objectives, choose texts, and create lessons that support students before, during, and after reading; Strategies that move students toward independence in meeting comprehension objectives through explicit, systematic instruction that culminates in written response; Assessment rubrics, checklists, and anchor sets to evaluate students' literature responses; Lessons and support materials for 40 different objectives organized into four thinking strands: forming a general understanding, developing an interpretation, making reader/text connections, and examining content and structure; and Independent follow-up activities in oral language, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing that help students apply what they have learned in the shared lesson. Tips for adapting instruction to English language learners and reflection questions at the end of each chapter round out this complete resource. The included CD provides modifiable electronic versions of planning and support documents, along with additional lesson materials not included in the book. |
| just a dream chris van allsburg activities: Lessons from Mother Earth Elaine McLeod, 2010 With the help of her beloved grandmother, Tess learns some valuable lessons about plants and discover the wonders and joys of nature. |
| just a dream chris van allsburg activities: The Chronicles of Harris Burdick Chris Van Allsburg, 2018-09-06 This inspired collection of short stories is based on the original illustrations of Chris Van Allsburg in his much-loved picture book The Mysteries of Harris Burdick, and features many remarkable best-selling authors from the worlds of both adult and children's literature- Stephen King, Lemony Snicket, Sherman Alexie, M.T. Anderson, Kate DiCamillo, Cory Doctorow, Jules Feiffer, Tabitha King, Lois Lowry, Gregory Maguire, Walter Dean Myers, Linda Sue Park, Louis Sachar, Jon Scieszka and Chris Van Allsburg himself. |
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If you describe a situation, action, or idea as just, you mean that it is right or acceptable according to particular moral principles, such as respect for all human beings.
JUST definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
You use just to say that something happened a very short time ago, or is starting to happen at the present time. For example, if you say that someone has just arrived, you mean that they …
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You use just to indicate that something is no more important, interesting, or difficult, for example, than you say it is, especially when you want to correct a wrong idea that someone may get or …
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Just means "fair." When something is morally and ethically sound, it's just. If you are a just teacher, you won't give your student an F just because his mother is rude to you.
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JUST Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
Jun 14, 2012 · The meaning of JUST is having a basis in or conforming to fact or reason : reasonable. How to use just in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Just.
JUST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
JUST definition: 1. now, very soon, or very recently: 2. a very short time ago: 3. at the present time: . Learn more.
JUST Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com
guided by truth, reason, justice, and fairness. We hope to be just in our understanding of such difficult situations. done or made according to principle; equitable; proper. a just reply. based …
Just - definition of just by The Free Dictionary
You use just to say that something happened a very short time ago. British speakers usually use the present perfect with just. For example, they say 'I've just arrived'.
Just Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary
Honorable and fair in one's dealings and actions. A just ruler. Right or fair; equitable; impartial. A just decision. Righteous; upright. A just man. Properly due or merited. Just deserts. Deserved; …
JUST - Definition & Translations | Collins English Dictionary
If you describe a situation, action, or idea as just, you mean that it is right or acceptable according to particular moral principles, such as respect for all human beings.
JUST definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
You use just to say that something happened a very short time ago, or is starting to happen at the present time. For example, if you say that someone has just arrived, you mean that they …
JUST definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary
You use just to indicate that something is no more important, interesting, or difficult, for example, than you say it is, especially when you want to correct a wrong idea that someone may get or …
Just - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com
Just means "fair." When something is morally and ethically sound, it's just. If you are a just teacher, you won't give your student an F just because his mother is rude to you.
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