"Gaston" by: Kelly Dipucchio

This week, we are reading a book about two lovable dog families, which have quite possibly had a mix-up with puppies. Both the poodle family and the bulldog family notice a difference in one pup from each litter, but what should they do about it? Find out in the video above!

With the beautiful spring weather, I decided to read out on the deck today. With your parents' permission, see if you can read outside one day when it's nice and not raining. It adds some fun to our new daily routine!

Watch the following YouTube videos of a father-son drawing team who show you step-by-step how to draw a poodle and a bulldog! We have watched this team draw at home and they are relatively easy to follow.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adve7GEXwPo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeRZZGK6xkg

Use this kid-friendly website to learn all about different breeds of dogs. What kind of dog do you have or would you like to have? There are also some fun links you can check out at home!

https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/animals/dog.html

National Geographic Kids: Special Pet Issue

For this video, I wanted to read an article from a magazine that we have at Rickman. Click on the video to listen to "6 Silly Pet Tricks" found in National Geographic Kids. It's a fun article about talented pets who perform some neat and uncommon tricks. Check out their website for fun online articles about animals, games, videos and more!

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/

First Chapter Friday

"The Puppy Place: Buddy" by: Ellen Miles

This Friday's chapter book is "Buddy" from "The Puppy Place" series by Ellen Miles. Learn all about Lizzie, who volunteers at the animal center and the special puppies that she fosters in her home.

Check out the scholastic link below to get your own copy of "Buddy"!

https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/puppy-place-the-5-buddy-by-ellen-miles/