Raising Lifelong Readers

at

Hanover Hills Elementary School

Tune in EVERY Tuesday to hear a new book read aloud by Ms. Sachs, Mrs. D, or another SPECIAL GUEST!

We're Back, Huskies! Look for our new videos Below!

2020-2021

HHES Is Celebrating Black History month!

Please Join us in celebrating amazing Black authors, illustrators, historical figures, and characters!

This week, Mr. Van Meter reads Lily Brown's Paintings.

Lily Browns Paintings with Mr. Van Meter.mp4

Lily Brown's Paintings

By Angela Johnson

Mystery Reader: Mr. Van Meter

Amazing Grace Read Aloud.mp4

Amazing Grace

By Mary Hoffman

Mystery Reader: Ms. Howe

IMG_6943.MOV

Don't Touch My Hair

By Sharee Miller

Mystery Reader: Ms. Hines

AlbanoTuneInTuesday

Young Harriet Tubman

By Anne Benjamin

Mystery Reader: Mrs. Albano

The Undefeated.mp4

The Undefeated

By Kwame Alexander

Mystery Reader: Mrs. Van Reenan

Ms Jackson BHM TuneInTues.MOV

George Crum and the Saratoga Chip

By Gaylia Taylor

Mystery Reader: Ms. Jackson

Ms. Butler- Flying High The Story of Gymnastic Champion Simone Biles.mov

Flying High: The Story of Gymnastics Champion Simone Biles

By Michelle Meadows

Mystery Reader: Ms. Butler

The Snowy Day.mp4

The Snowy Day

By Ezra Jack Keats

Mystery Reader: Mr. DeWees (and his family :) )

Iamenough.mov

I am Enough

By Grace Byers

Mystery Reader: Ms. Sachs

WeWillRockOurClassmates.mov

We Will Rock Our Classmates!

By Ryan T. Higgins

Mystery Reader: Ms. Sachs

TheDiggerAndTheFlower.mp4

The Digger and the Flower

By Jospeh Kuefler

Mystery Reader: Ms. Sandlin

The Book With No Pictures.mp4

The Book with No Pictures

By BJ Novak

Mystery Readers: Ms. Safren and Mrs. B

Ike'sIncredibleInk.mp4

Ike's Incredible Ink

By Brianne Farley

Mystery Reader: Ms. Sandlin

ATaleOfTwoBeasts.mp4

A Tale of Two Beasts

By Fiona Roberton

Mystery Reader: Ms Sandlin

Ribbit.mp4

Ribbit!

By Rodrigo Folgueira

Mystery Reader: Ms. Sandlin

SpookleyPumpkinTJones.mov

THe Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin

By Joe Troiano

Mystery Reader: Mrs. Jones

TheBadMoodAndTheStick.mp4

The Bad mood and the stick

By Lemony Snicket

Mystery Reader: Ms. Sandlin

What I Like About Me

By Allia Zobel Nolan

Mystery Reader: Ms. Sharon

Caps for Sale

By Esphyr Slobodkina

Mystery Reader: Ms. Sharon

Look Below to see all of our past videos :)

2019-2020 School Year

Videos Below

WhaleInAFishbowl.mp4

Whale in a Fishbowl

By Troy Howell

Mystery Reader: Ms. Sandlin

IfYourMonsterWon'tGoToBed.mp4

If your monster won't go to bed

By Denise Vega

Mystery Reader: Ms. Sandlin

WhoeverYouAre-Ms.Olin.mov

Whoever You Are

By mem Fox

Mystery Reader: Ms. Olin

DragonsLoveTacos.mp4

Dragon loves Tacos

By Adam Rubin

Mystery Reader:

Ms. Sandlin

FoxAndTheJupmingContest.mp4

Fox and the Jumping Contest

By Corey Tabor

Mystery Reader:

Ms. Sandlin

NibletAndRalph.mp4

Niblet and Ralph

By Zachariah OHora

Mystery Reader:

Ms. Sandlin

Gift of Nothing - Mrs. Van Reenan.mov

The Gift of Nothing

By Patrick Mcdonnell

Mystery Reader: Mrs. Van Reenan

Ms.Jackson Love Z.mov

Love, Z

By Jessie Sima

Mystery Reader: Ms. Jackson

LoveZBookCompanion.pdf

Optional Activity Packet

LOTS of Follow Up Activities to Choose From!

1. Log into hcpss.me

2. Click on the activity above and download or make a copy.

3. You can choose 1 activity or more to print and complete. You could also make your own robot illustration in Wixie, as well :)

Jumanji

By Chris Van Allsburg

Mystery Reader: Robin Williams (original Jumanji movie actor!)

jumanji-junemee.pdf

Jumanji Game

1. Log into hcpss.me

2. Click on the activity above and download or make a copy.

3. You can print out this game or create your Jumanji board game! Don't forget to write directions so that someone else can play your game too!

Caine's Arcade

Check out this video clip to see how 9-year-old Caine Monroy spent his summer vacation building an elaborate cardboard arcade inside his dad’s used auto parts store.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: What kind of arcade games could you create with the materials you have around your house? Use Caine's Arcade and the Jumanji story for inspiration :) Be creative, have fun, and feel free to share your creations with us!

Collins Tune In Tuesday .mov

Love Monster and the Last Chocolate

By Rachel Bright

Mystery Reader: Mrs. Collins

Levin Tune In.MOV

I knew You could!

By Craig Dorfman

Mystery Reader: Ms. Levin

Optional I Knew You Could Activity.pdf

Optional Activity

1. Log into hcpss.me

2. Click on the activity above and download or make a copy.

3. You can print out this template or design your own! You could take a real selfie and upload it to Wixie :) Just don't forget to explain why you believe in yourself.

Movie on 3-18-20 at 2.23 PM.mov

Tales of a 4th Grade Nothing

By Judy Blume

Chapters 1 and 2

Mystery Reader: Mrs. Keeley

Dooby Dooby Moo

By Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin

Mystery Reader: Mrs. Lorch

ICanReadWithMyEyesShut.mov

I can Read with My eyes shut!

By Dr Seuss

Mystery Reader: Mrs. Chiarella

iwillbefierce.MOV

I will be fierce!

By Bea Birdsong and Nidhi Chanani

Mystery Reader: Mrs. Chiarella

Afrotina and the Three Bears.mov

Afrotina and the three bears

By Fred Crump

Mystery Reader: Ms. Butler

Corduroy .mov

Corduroy

By Dan Freeman

Mystery Reader: Ms. Butler

ABCwhatcanshebe.mov

ABC What Can she be?

By Jessie Ford

Mystery Reader: Mrs. B

FREEAlphabetBookTemplate.pdf

optional activity

Make Your Own Alphabet Books... about ANYTHING :)

1. Log into hcpss.me

2. Click on the activity above and download or make a copy.

3. You can print out this template or design your own! Make your pages by hand or design your book in Google Slides!

I Like Myself

By Karen Beaumont

Mystery Reader: Mr. Claude

Name graffiti

Optional Activity

Name Graffiti

1. Log into hcpss.me

2. Click on the activity above and download or make a copy.

3. Practice retelling the important events from the story.

Butterfly Cafe- Book.pdf

Primary-

Butterfly Cafe

*Please note- Even though the following activities are for primary students, your child may still need your support to complete them. :)

Butterflycafe Sequencing.pdf

optional activity 1

Sequencing

1. Log into hcpss.me

2. Click on the activity above and download or make a copy.

3. Practice retelling the important events from the story.

Butterflycafe- Questions.pdf

optional activity 2

Discussion Questions

1. Log into hcpss.me

2. Click on the activity above and download or make a copy.

3. Work with an adult to practice asking and answering questions.

Butterflycafe- Rhyming.pdf

Optional Activity 3

Rhyming Words

1. Log into hcpss.me

2. Click on the activity above and download or make a copy.

3.Follow the directions to practice identifying and making rhyming words.

Fun with Paper Book.pdf

Kindergarten-

Fun with Paper

*Please note- Even though the following activities are for kindergarten students, your child may still need your support to complete them. :)

Fun with paper Discussion Questions.pdf

optional activity 1

Discussion Questions

1. Log into hcpss.me

2. Click on the activity above and download or make a copy.

3. Work with an adult to practice asking and answering questions.

Origami-butterfly-print.pdf

optional activity 2

Make an Origami Butterfly

1. Log into hcpss.me

2. Click on the activity above and download or make a copy.

3. Work with an adult to prepare your supplies and follow the directions.

Butterflies for Kiri

By Cathryn Falwell

Mystery Reader: Ms. Sachs

Butterflies for Kiri choice board

Optional Activity 1

1. Log into hcpss.me

2. Click on the activity above and download or make a copy.

3. Choose and activity and get started.

Butterflies for Kiri lesson

Optional Activity 2

1. Log into hcpss.me

2. Click on the activity above and download or make a copy.

3. Start writing and be creative!

Junie B. Jones

Is a Beauty Shop Guy- Chapter 1

By Barbara Park

Mystery Reader: Ms. Safren

Junie_B._Jones-_Chapter_2_720p.mp4

Junie B. Jones

Is a Beauty Shop Guy- Chapter 2

By Barbara Park

Myster Reader: Ms. Safren

~ Coming Soon! ~

Junie B. Jones

Is a Beauty Shop Guy

Mrs Y.mov

Harry The Dirty Dog

By Gene Zion

Mystery Reader: Mrs. Y

Chapter 5.mov

Taking Sides

Chapter 5

Mystery Reader: Mrs. D

making_predictions.pdf

Optional Activity

Making Predictions

1. Log into hcpss.me

2. Click on the activity above and download or make a copy.

Chapter 4 Taking Sides.mov

Taking Sides

Chapter 4

Mystery Reader: Mrs. D

FigurativeLanguageIllustrator.pdf

Optional Activity

Figurative Language

1. Log into hcpss.me

2. Click on the activity above and download or make a copy.

FigurativeLanguageReferenceSheet.pdf

Figurative Language Resource

Taking Sides - Chapter 3.mov

Taking Sides

Chapter 3

Mystery Reader: MR. D :)

Taking Sides - Chapter 3: Conflict & Courage

Optional Activity

1. Log into hcpss.me

2. Click on the activity above and download or make a copy.

3. As you listen to the story, think about the conflicts in this story. Feel free to share your work with Mrs. D at

Stacey_Darchicourt@hcpss.org.

Taking Sides by Gary Soto Chapter 1.mov

4th and 5th Grade

Taking Sides

Chapter 1

By: Gary Soto

Mystery Reader: Mrs. Darchicourt

"Where I'm From" - Poem

OPTIONAL ACTIVITY 1

Where I'm From Poem

1. Log into hcpss.me

2. Click on the activity above and download or make a copy.

3. Start writing and be creative!

Taking Sides

Chapter 2

Character Chart - "Taking Sides" by Gary Soto

optional Activity 2

Character Chart

1. Log into hcpss.me

2. Click on the activity above and download or make a copy.

3.As you listen to the story, think about each character and their role within the text. Feel free to share your work with Mrs. D at Stacey_Darchicourt@

hcpss.org.

Intermediate- how earthworms work article.pdf

Intermediate-

How Earthworms Work (Nonfiction) Article and Questions

*Please note- Even though the following activities are for intermediate students, your child may still need your support to complete them. :)

1. Log into hcpss.me

2. Click on the activity above and download or make a copy.

3. Complete the short quiz- it can be tricky, so make sure you go back to the text to find your evidence.

Intermediate- Earthworms Boxes and Bullets

optional activity

Main idea and Details Organizer

1. Log into hcpss.me

2. Click on the activity above and download or make a copy.

3. Fill in the boxes. Use the text to find your evidence.

Primary- wiggly worms text.pdf

Primary-

Wiggly Worms (Nonfiction)

*Please note- Even though the following activities are for primary students, your child may still need your support to complete them. :)

Primary- wiggly worms main idea details.pdf

optional Activity 1

Main Idea and Details Organizer

1. Log into hcpss.me

2. Click on the activity above and download or make a copy.

3. Print and complete.

Primary- wiggly worms discussion questions.pdf

optional activity 2

Higher Order Thinking Discussion Questions

1. Log into hcpss.me

2. Click on the activity above and download or make a copy.

3. Work with an adult to practice asking and answering complex questions.

K- all about earthworms.pdf

Kindergarten-

All About EarthWorms (nonfiction)

*Please note- Even though the following activities are for kindergarten students, your child may still need your support to complete them. :)

SequencingMonthsoftheYearDiaryofaWorm.pdf

Kindergarten

Optional Activity 1

Sequencing

1. Log into hcpss.me

2. Click on the activity above and download or make a copy.

3. Print and complete.

K- earthworms main idea and details.pdf

Kindergarten

Optional Activity 2

Main Idea and Detail Organizer

1. Log into hcpss.me

2. Click on the activity above and download or make a copy.

3. Print and complete.

Diary of a Worm

By Doreen Cronin

Mystery Reader: Ms. Sachs

Untitled document

Optional Activity- Keeping a Diary

1. Log into hcpss.me

2. Click on the activity above and download or make a copy.

3. Get writing :) I would love for you to share your diary with me over our break! Share with Ms. Sachs at Kristie_Sachs@hcpss.org

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

By Eric Carle

Mystery Reader: Mrs. B and Mira

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Optional Activity 1

1. Log into hcpss.me

2. Click on the activity above and download or make a copy.

3. Gather supplies and be creative!

CATERPILLAR 100s chart color.pdf

Optional

math Activity 1

1. Log into hcpss.me

2. Click on the activity above and download and print.

3. Gather crayons and follow the directions.

hungry caterpillar number maze.pdf

Optional

math Activity 2

1. Log into hcpss.me

2. Click on the activity above and download and print.

3. Use a crayon or pencil to follow the directions.

In the Blink of an Eye

By Dieter Wiesmuller

Mystery Reader: Ms. Sachs

In the Blink of an Eye

Optional Activity 1

1. Sign into hcpss.me

2. Click on the link above and make a copy of the activity.

3. Complete the activity inside the google doc, on Wixie, or print it out and be creative with the materials you have at home!

In the Blink of an Eye Inference Riddles

Optional Activity 2

1. Sign into hcpss.me

2. Click on the link above and make a copy of the activity.

3. Complete the activity inside the google doc or print it out and use a pen/pencil.

The Gingerbread Man - Taylor Joyner.MOV

The Gingerbread Boy

Mystery Reader: Taylor Joyner from Ms. Bezold's 2nd Grade Class

Nov. Nonfiction - Get to Know Your Universe.MOV

Get to know your universe! Science Comics- sharks

by joe flood

Mystery Reader: Mrs. Darchicourt

Hooray for DiFfendoofer Day!

By Dr. Seuss and Jack Prelutsky

Mystery Reader: Mrs. Hupp

The Bad Seed

By Jory John

Mystery Reader: Mrs. Pendleton

The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors

By Drew Daywalt

Mystery Readers: Mrs. Gradishar, Mrs. Hupp, and Mr. Seiger

Be Quiet!

By Ryan Higgins

Mystery Readers: Mrs. Pendleton, Mrs. Gradishar, and Mr. Seiger

This is Not My hat

By Jon Klassen

Mystery Reader: Mrs. Brookins

I'll Wait, Mr. Panda!

By Steve Antony

Mystery Reader: Colby Kennedy in Ms. Bezold's 2nd Grade Class

Oh, The Places You'll Go!

By Dr. Seuss

Mystery Reader: Mrs. Baner

The Book with No Pictures

By B.J. Novak

Mystery Reader: Mr. Norris

Pigs Make Me Sneeze

By Mo Willems

Mystery Reader: Sardor in Mrs. O'Connor's

1st Grade Class

Yes Day!

BY Amy Krouse Rosenthal

Mystery Readers: Mrs. Kennedy, Carter, and Colby

Quiet Please, owen Mcphee!

By Trudy Ludwig

Mystery Readers: Mrs. Darchicourt and Ms. Sachs

Dogman Book 7: For Whom the Ball Rolls

By Dav Pilkey

Mystery Reader: Mr. Todd, Barkley, and Dogman

HHES Git Up Challenge

Mystery Dancers: Barkley and Company!

Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Marshmallow Monster Ch. 1

By James Preller

Mystery Reader: Mrs. Keeley

2018-2019 School Year

Videos Below

Have You Filled A Bucket Today?

By Carol McCloud

Mystery Readers: Mr. Todd and Mrs. Harmon

Super Manny Stands Up

By Kelly DiPucchio

Mystery Reader: Mrs. Geddie

Say Something

By Peter Reynolds

Mystery Reader: Mrs. Darchicourt

We Don't Eat Our Classmates

By Ryan T. Higgins

Mystery Reader: Ms. Sachs

Dog-Gone School

By Amy Schmitt

Mystery Reader: Ms. Arnold

I'm Trying to Love Spiders

By Bethany Barton

Mystery Reader: Mrs. Collins

Sisters: Venus and Serena Williams

By Jeanette Winter

Mystery Reader: Ms. Butler

Zen Shorts

By John J. Muth

Mystery Reader: Mrs. Van Reenan

A Fine, Fine School

By Sharon Creech

Mystery Readers: Mr. Todd and Mrs. Harmon

Jabari Jumps

By Gaia Cornwall

Mystery Reader: Ms. Wolfson

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

By Mo Willems

Mystery Reader: Ms. Jacobs

No dejes que la Paloma conduzca el autobus!

Por Mo Willems

Mystery Reader: Ms. Del Torro

Sylvester and the Magic Pebble

By William Steig

Mystery Reader: Ms. Levin

The Swim Lesson

Mystery Reader: Caroline Wolfson

Dragons Love Tacos

By Adam Rubin

Mystery Reader: Mrs. Anselmi and Michael

Pigeon Has to Go to School!

By Mo Willems

Mystery Reader: Mrs. Jefferson and Keira

Enemy Pie

By Derek Munson

Mystery Reader: Mr. Seiger

We're All Wonders

By R. J. Palacio

Mystery Reader: Ms. Rafferty

Marsupial Sue

By John Lithgow

Mystery Reader: Mr. Green

Giraffes Can't Dance

By Giles Andreae

Mystery Reader: Ms. Nupp

There's a Wocket in My Pocket!

By Dr. Seuss

Mystery Reader: Ms. Lewis and Ms. Safren

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