Phonics Focus: Short vowels (a, e, i, o, u) o Phonics Focus: Short vowels (e.g., cat, bed, hit, hop, cup). o Plot: Leo and Zara discover a hidden map near Shadow Lake. To decode it, they must solve puzzles based on short vowel sounds. o Activities: Identify short vowel sounds in the text, fill in missing short vowel letters, word matching. Chapter Breakdown: 1. Chapter 1: A Strange Discovery o Leo and Zara stumble upon an old, weathered box near Shadow Lake. Inside is a map with missing letters in the clues. 2. Chapter 2: The Hidden Message o They visit Professor Vox, who reveals that solving the clues requires decoding words with short vowel sounds. 3. Chapter 3: The First Clue o The map leads to a riddle: “Find the [c_t] that guards the [l_g].” They realize the missing letters are “a” and “o.” 4. Chapter 4: Into the Woods o Following the decoded clue, they find a hollow log and a new puzzle inside, requiring more short vowel decoding. 5. Chapter 5: The Lake’s Secret o Solving the final puzzle reveals a hidden compartment under the lake’s dock, leading to a mysterious key.

In a small pond surrounded by grass, lived Mimi the Cat, Didi the Duck, and Lulu the Frog. They were close friends who loved playing together, despite their differences. Mimi ran through the grass, Didi swam in the pond, and Lulu sang happily on lily pads. One day, Mimi felt jealous, thinking Didi and Lulu’s swimming made them better than her. She spread lies to cause doubt: telling Didi that Lulu thought he was a show-off and telling Lulu that Didi found her singing annoying. Hurt by these words, Didi and Lulu grew distant, and their friendship began to crumble. Soon, the pond became dirty with algae. Mimi got stuck, unable to escape. Didi and Lulu realized they had to save her. Working together, Didi cleared a path underwater while Lulu guided him. They rescued Mimi, putting their differences aside. Mimi admitted her mistakes and apologized for her actions. Didi and Lulu forgave her, and the three friends promised to always be honest and value their bond. From then on, they celebrated their unique strengths and supported one another, realizing that true friendship thrives on trust and understanding.

Everyone knows that once a pair of socks go into the washing machine, sometimes only one comes out. So where does the sock go? In a place far away, all the lost socks live in sunshine and warm carpets, with no worries. Crew is new here and is trying to figure out everything, meeting new socks and seeing old friends along the way.

In a cozy house, not too far, Lived Koko, a pup, like a shining star She loved to play, both day and night, With toys and treats, she felt just right. One day, clouds darkened the sunny gleam, Raindrops fell in a watery stream. Tap-tap-tap, Koko peaked out, “I don’t like storms!” Koko yapped, no doubt, As the sky with thunder started to shout. A flash, a crash, a rumbling sound, Koko dashed, her heart did pound. The door flew open with a creak, outside, she ran, oh, what a streak! Under a bush, she found a friend, A rabbit wet from start to end. “The storm is loud,” Koko said, As lightning filled her with worry and dread. “Fear not,” the rabbit softly said, “The storms like a dance, nothing to dread! Raindrops twirl, in pure delight, With thunders rhythm, oh, what a sight!” “Before the rain, there’s beauty bright, Colors vivid, a stunning sight! Grass so green, trees dance in glee, Branches sway like you and me. The storm brings wonder, can’t you see? Even in rain, there’s mystery.” Lightning flashed, thunder roared , But they were safe, their hearts soared. “Under cover, we will stay, The storm will pass, then all is okay.” As the rain poured, they stayed snug, Koko felt like a lightning bug. With every flash, with every sound, She realized courage could be found. When the storm moved on, with a quiet cheer, The skies cleared up, the coast was clear. And high above, what did they spy? A rainbow painting the sky so high! Koko and Rabbit, with smiles so wide, Knew they were safe, no need to hide. With every storm that came to be, Days turned to sunshine, no more gloom, Koko and Rabbit, chased away the boom. In meadows they’d play, under the sun so bright, Their adventures filled with pure delight. With courage and love, you’ll always find, A sunny day, peace of mind. So remember, little ones, when storms draw near, Like Koko and Rabbit, have no fear. With friends and courage, you’ll find your way, After the storm, comes a sunny day!

curly long- blonde haired kid, with a golden tan skin little girl named Sunny

A shy bookworm and an outgoing athlete form an unexpected friendship that changes both their lives.

A Queen's Silent Cry

One bright morning, with the sun shining bright in his bedroom, Lucas decided to set things right. “I need to get organized, I need a plan, To make my room tidy—yes, I can!” First, he found boxes, some big and some small, “One for my cars, and one for my ball. A basket for books, and a drawer for my socks, I’ll even find a spot for my favorite blocks!” said Lucas smiling He hummed as he sorted, he jumped as he swept, His room was transforming while the others slept. He put all his toys in neat little rows, And folded his clothes, from head to toes. “Now I can find what I need with ease, No more stepping on Legos, no more bruised knees! My bed is so cozy, my floor is so clear, I can play and read without any fear.” Lucas was standing in his room like it was magically organized.

Spiderman and Thor are on an adventure in Australia

Calvin has always been athletic. He loves swimming and he had the chance to go to the olympics for swimming. He won gold in all his races. He loves butterfly and it is his best stroke

Anna and Peter find themselves transported to the magical Colourland when they enter their grandfathers garden. In Colourland they learn that each colour represents anemotion. They learn about the emotions in Colourland in an age appropriate way for children 4-8 years old. The emotions are Happiness, sadness, anger, fear, love and surprise. Each chapter adresses one feeling, and has questiones for reflection at the end. These can give the child an opportunity to prosess and practise using words to express how they feel.

a book to Mommy on Mothers Day

Bajka opowiada o dziewczynce o imieniu Anna, która po stracie rodziców musiała żyć sama w chatce przy lesie. Z powodu samotności i trudnych warunków zdecydowała się opuścić dom. Wędrując przez las, natknęła się na urokliwy domek, gdzie mieszkała starsza pani. Po wzajemnym podzieleniu się historiami, starsza pani, która straciła córkę, postanowiła przyjąć Annę za swoją córkę. Dziewczynka otrzymała nowy dom, miłość i rodzinę, a starsza pani znalazła towarzystwo, którego tak długo pragnęła. Bajka przekazuje morał o sile wspólnoty, przyjaźni i zdolności do tworzenia rodzinnej więzi nawet w najtrudniejszych chwilach życia.

1. A story that goes into detail about Australian Aboriginal artworks, especially those of Sally Morgan 2. Goes into detail of how the main character learns about Australian aboriginal artworks and tradition 3. Imaginative and engaging

1. Max met Joey, the patient kangaroo, in Sydney. 2. At Bondi Beach, Max saw a turtle stuck in the sand. 3. The turtle was tangled in a fishing net. 4. Max remembered Joey's lessons on patience. 5. He approached the turtle carefully. 6. Max gently untangled the net, calming the turtle. 7. After some time, he freed the turtle, which returned to the sea. 8. Max learned that patience creates empathy and connection.

Two kids listen to grandpa talking and telling stories all week long.

Our memory and our brain are amazing! However, it does not record our lives like a book! You cannot go back to a previous chapter to retrieve memories accurately. Attention issues, prior knowledge, and memory decay all interfere with the actual memories that are stored. There are so many different parts to our memory that all work separately and together to help us experience and remember life. Your task is to create a children's book about manny the monkey that creates a story highlighting KEY concepts for each aspect of memory: Encoding, Storage, & Retrieval. Your book should be like a “cliff notes” of memory and should walk me through these processes in an easy to understand manner. Have fun and be creative The book must play out like a cohesive story Requirements: ✧ Include all the section listed below ✧ Color!!! ✧ Title Page & Table of Contents ✧ Pictures dispersed throughout the book ✧ Effort is evident ✧ Information is CONCISE and put into easy to understand words, examples, etc. ✧ Make it MEANINGFUL to you! Use personal examples for concepts if possible! Three Main Chapters & Prologue (Introduction) ✓ Encoding o Automatic Vs. Effortful Processing ▪ Include explicit and implicit memories o Effortful Processing Strategies o Spacing Effect o Shallow Vs. Deep Processing (Meaningful) ✓ Storage o Explicit Memory System ▪ Frontal Lobes ▪ Hippocampus o Implicit Memory System ▪ Cerebellum ▪ Basal Ganglia o The Amygdala and Memory o Synaptic Changes and Memory Processing ✓ Retrieval o How do we measure retention? ▪ Recall, recognition, relearning o Retrieval Cues ▪ Priming ▪ Context Dependent Memory ▪ State Dependent Memory ▪ Serial Position Effect

A day at the beach with beautiful weather and a Rockpool. Small waves. The boy is loving the water and the beauty and powerful energy of the day. He blesses the sun and the moon. He is grateful and joyous.

1. A girl hugging a boy and other girl looking at them feel sad 2. A girl running away crying 3. A girl next to a boy who has a deep feeling 4. A woman and man happily married in a church wedding