Sparkie Comic Books

Posted in Hobbies and Crafts, Kindergarten, Literature, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Preschool, Public Domain, Reading, Upper Elementary on January 23, 2012

If you have never listened to the old radio show Big Jon & Sparkie then you have missed out on a fun adventure!  My middle daughter loves that series. And to her delight, I found these old Sparkie comic books! The first is volume 2 from the series.  Sparkie meets King Midas. In volume 4- Read More »

Daisy Dell Farm ABC

Posted in Kindergarten, Literature, Lower Elementary, Preschool, Public Domain, Reading on January 18, 2012

D is for the dog who takes care of the sheep E is for ewe who is lying asleep This short little picture book is a fun way to review the ABC’s with your little ones.  Printed in the early 1900′s, the original book was printed on “untearable linen”. Download Daisy Del Farm ABC (pdf Read More »

Boy Blue and His Friends

Posted in Kindergarten, Literature, Lower Elementary, Public Domain, Reading, Upper Elementary on January 15, 2012

This is a book of short stories for the youngest readers,—stories about old friends, which they can easily read themselves. Here they will learn why Mary’s Lamb went to school, what the mouse was looking for when he ran up the clock, why one little pig went to market, how one little pig got lost, Read More »

Raggedy Andy Stories

Posted in Kindergarten, Literature, Lower Elementary, Preschool, Public Domain, Reading, Upper Elementary on January 15, 2012

Who doesn’t love the adorable Raggedy Ann and her brother Raggedy Andy?  Andy here has his own book, full of adventurous stories. With full-color illustrations children are sure to love these timeless tales!  Stories include: HOW RAGGEDY ANDY CAME THE NURSERY DANCE THE SPINNING WHEEL THE TAFFY PULL THE RABBIT CHASE THE NEW TIN GUTTER Read More »

First Spelling Book

Posted in Lower Elementary, Public Domain, Reading, Spelling, Upper Elementary on January 4, 2012

This leveled grader is meant to be used for elementary students in grades 1-4.  It starts with simplistic words and oral lessons and progresses through more difficult spelling lists. The book has black and white illustrations on most pages until you get to the more advanced lessons. Download First Spelling Book from archive.org. More resources: Read More »