Thursday, June 18, 2009

Teaching Books

Someone was asking about booklists. Here is an interesting website that, hopefully, will work for you.http://www.teachingbooks.net/Have a go and see what you think.Have a great weekend.
Brother Grant

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Children's Reading Group

We are hosting a Children's Summer Reading Group!
When: Wednesday's starting June 17th, 2009
Time: 1:00- 2:00 pm
Where: Nauvoo House Lounge
175 West 5th South
Activities: Reading a few books, activity and related craft and treats!
Bring any children that you feel would enjoy a learning play group with other parents and children. Parents are allowed to stay and enjoy the company as well!

Friday, June 5, 2009

Overcoming Ophelia: Confidence to be You!

Lincoln's Path of Failure and Success


He failed as a businessman - as a storekeeper.
He failed as a farmer - he despised this work.
He failed in his first attempt to obtain political office.
When elected to the legislature he failed when he sought the office of speaker.
He failed in his first attempt to go to Congress.
He failed when he sought the appointment to the United States Land Office.
He failed when he ran for the United States Senate.
He failed when friends sought for him the nomination for the vice-presidency in 1856.
Elected For President in 1860.

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Booklist for "Accountability"


Here are a few books to get you started on "Accountability!" Please post more if you have any others to add.


-Lizard Music- by Daniel Manus Pinkwater
-Dependability- by Janeen Brady
-The Dawn Treader- by C.S. Lewis
-The little Red Hen- Jerry Pinkney
-Daughter of a King by Rachel Ann Nunes
-Digger Pig and the Turnip by Caron Lee Cohen
-Henny Penny by Paul Galdone
-Don't tell the whole world! by Joanna Cole
-The Paperboy by Dav Pilkey
-Tops and Bottoms by Janet Stevens