Hammer and Nails

Darcy never knew that she and Daddy could be such a dynamic duo. When her best friend can't make it to their play date, Daddy comes to the rescue. The pair spend the day with one another, tackling tasks that are rote for one but new for the other. We were caught between giggling hilarity and admirat......more

“Before we begin our book. I want you guys to take a few moments and think of a time when you tried something new. Don’t share them just yet, just think about it. Think about how you felt before you tried it and after you tried it. It could be going someplace you’ve never been before, trying a new k......more

1.) Todays book is called ‘Hammer & Nails’ written by Josh Bledsoe. Let’s take a look at the front cover (show them the front cover) and I want us to take a guess of what the book might be about. Who do you see on the front cover? (Let them point out to the girl, and her dad) yes, that is a little g......more

1. “Hello wonderful students! Today we are going to read a book called ‘Hammer and Nails’ this book starts with a problem. Our main character Darcy had a full day planned with her best friend but she got sick so Darcy’s playdate plans got ruined. Based on the cover what do you think Darcy will end u......more

Opening Moves *Share a personal connection you have with the text *Alert children to unusual features of the text, such as its structure or narrative *Share a personal connection you have with the text The title of this book and the picture on the front make me think of my dad. His name was Ed and he w......more