Books with author Janice Jobey

his book is part of the Me Complete! Early Learning Program, Volume 2, Unit 3 “Woodland Wonder” unit. It is designed to be used to use with the other six books in this unit: Fox in the City Woodland ABC’s Woodland Riddles Coon and Loon 10 Striped Skunks Woodland Chant Woodland Waltz Wild Summer Nights Please see “Literacy Links” in the back of the book for many ways to engage children in this favorite study topic. *This book provides some key words from the other six books in this unit, “Woodland Wonder”. Words are only printed on one side of page for versatility. *Use as a book to “read” words. *Use for Word Wall or Word Rings. *Encourage children to “copy” the words into their own word book or onto cards for a word ring. Encourage them to draw pictures for the words they choose.

Take a walk through a beautiful fall day and discover the sights and sounds of the season. The full color photographs are engaging and the simple rhymes add to the richness of the season. Children will learn about fall behavior and habitats of animals, changing leaves and scenery, and fall events. “Literacy Links” and “Learning Extensions” assist the teacher or parent in enhancing learning across the early childhood curriculum. “Conversational Extenders” throughout the book support the teacher in providing information and asking high level questions that engage children in critical thinking. Petals drop Cornstalk prop Buckeyes pop Acorns drop Pumpkin crop Roadside stop AUTUMN DAZE is part of the Me Complete! Early Learning Program, Volume 1, Unit 2 “Fall and Feelings” set. It may also be used independently. The complete curricular set may be purchased on earlylearning.today.

A little girl and her daddy dance through the house on his shoes and in his arms. An old favorite nursery rhyme turned modern day story, provides a familiar scene with which many children can relate. The predictable phrases and rhyming words are important strategies for developing phonological awareness in young children, an important skill for developing early literacy. Captivating illustrations and carefully selected words not only entertain but engage children in Native American cultural awareness, numeracy, and literacy. LITERACY LINKS page provides multiple ways to promote literacy skills as you read this book. Literacy skills include: Predictable text Comprehension Phonological Awareness Vocabulary Letter and Word differentiation Numeral recognition

The beauty of diversity celebrates our wonderfully unique traits—skin, hair, eyes, smile, voice..and more! At the same time, diversity embraces the beauty found in other people too! What we really learn is that we are more alike, than different…and we are all beautiful in our own way. We are “just right” for who we are. This book will engage children in these sometimes-difficult discussions with children as they learn to accept and tolerate themselves and others. The “Conversational Extenders” engage children in critical thought and the “Learning Extensions” offer strategies to extend this important topic across curriculum areas. Be sure to check out the other books in this unit of study: Me—Learning and Growing: Soft to Touch My Senses My Hands Stand Up Tall Head to Toe Me—Learning and Growing Word Book This book is part of the MeComplete Early Learning Program, Vol.1, Unit1: Me--Learning and Growing. Please go to www.earlylearning.today to purchase all 7 books as a set at a reduced price or to find out more about the complete curriculum

I like my hands they care so much: Like holding butterflies Or catching fireflies, Like petting my dog Or helping a frog, Like holding my chicken Or playing with my kitten….. Our hands can do so many things! We not only “do” with our hands, we care, learn, and say a lot with our hands. Explore how our hands are important to us. “Literacy Links” and “Learning Extensions” support the teacher in helping children explore this topic and to engage them in critical thinking skills. Come along with us…you might also be amazed at all the things your hands can do! Be sure to check out the other books in this unit of study: Me—Learning and Growing: Soft to Touch Just Right My Senses Stand Up Tall Head to Toe Me—Learning and Growing Word Book This book is part of the MeComplete Early Learning Program, Vol.1, Unit1: Me--Learning and Growing. Please go to www.earlylearning.today to purchase all 7 books as a set at a reduced price or to find out more about the complete curriculum

This patriotic song was written by folk singer and writer, Woody Guthrie, many years ago. While we love to sing this popular folksong, its meanings may be many and varied. This book uses this song to instill in young readers the appreciation and care for our many lands that are public for all of us to enjoy. This book also provides "Conversational Extenders" which provides information about the each line to help the reader share meaning, build vocabulary, entice critical thinking, and inspire love for our beautiful country! Beautiful photos illustrate and engage children in each line as well. "Literacy Links" provide suggestions for building literacy around this song, while "Learning Extensions" offer several learning activities for children around this beloved song. "This Land is Your Land" is part of the Me Complete! Early Learning Program, Volume 3, Unit 1, “Many People, One Country” unit.

This "farm" book is loaded with integrated alphabet learning! Not only the alphabet, but lots of science and social studies learning as well. So, come along with us "On the Farm" and take a walk through the pastures, fields,and barns...and the alphabet! * Find the Alphabet as you go through the book. * Learn all kinds of facts about animals and plants you might find on a farm. * Notice diversity among some of the animals. Note the pictures of horses, chickens, and llamas that show a variety of colors in their coats. * Use “Conversational Extenders” throughout the book to share information about farms and to introduce new vocabulary words. * Use questioning to expand children’s critical thinking skills. Ask them what they know, how they feel, or what they think about something. * Use “Learning Extensions” in the back of the book to extend learning across the curriculum. * Use “Literacy Links” in the back of the book to promote literacy skills…especially Alphabetic Principle!

This rhythmic "Barnyard Chant" will soon have you up doing a barnyard dance.! This book takes you to the various places on the farm while making connections to things that grow on the farm and then to all the wonderful farm "products" that we all enjoy in our lives. From the barn to the garden and from eggs to blankets, have fun learning how we are all connected to the farm! This chaining rhythmic verse supports literacy, social studies, and science. and children will love that they can "read" the rebus chant! Come along with us "on the farm" and join this frolicking fun way to learn! "Literacy Links" support the adult reader in promoting literacy skills in young children. Additionally, "Learning Extensions" support the adult in providing learning opportunities across the curriculum concept areas.

Like many young girls, this little girl pretends to be a princess, but also discovers that being a princess requires grace, kindness, and responsibilities. This book is a great resource for building friendship skills and lifelong social skills. Phonological awareness is an important part of developing literacy and the rhyming words throughout this book provides many fun words to grow literacy skills. There area also multiple ways to expand vocabulary with lots of "royal" words. See the Literacy Links in the back of this book for multiple ways to promote literacy skills as you read this book to your favorite “princess”.

Spring Shorts is a collection of ten short spring-related rhymes and riddles. These riddles, rhythms, and rhymes provide an opportunity for children to expand vocabulary, language, phonemic awareness, and thinking skills. Riddles engage children in thinking and finding out the answer through scientific studies. Rhymes engage children in hearing the phonemes of our language while the cadence of rhythms stimulate math skills. “Literacy Links” and “Learning Extensions” (divided by each “short”) are provided in the back of the book which offer many ways to engage children in this favorite study topic using multiple learning domains. Children will love the bright colorful photographs and teachers and parents will love the comprehensive guides to promote learning. Spring Shorts is part of the Me Complete! Early Learning Program, Volume 2, Unit 2 “Spring” set.It may also be used independently. The complete curricular set may be purchased on earlylearning.today website