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To Read or Not to Read      Growing up I always had an immense passion for reading. I loved the way you could absolutely lose yourself in a book. It doesn't matter where you are, what you are going through, or what is expected of you, the moment a good book is in your hands it can all just slip away. This feeling has always captured me, and I admire any author who can not only do it once, but who repeatedly writes books that are just inescapable. This wonder and emotion is something that I knew I wanted to pass onto my students. I have always loved to read, and there is never a moment that I am not "currently reading" a book. However, I do go long stretches without cracking it open. This class allowed to reignite that passion and love I have for reading.       I want to teach Kindergarten for a million reasons, and I truly admire a well written or beautifully illustrated picture book. However, I have debated teaching other grades simply for the desire to read.

Book List for Unit 10 books in my Kindergarten Vocabulary Unit 1. Giggle Giggle Quack by Doreen Cronin Lesson #1 Conceptual Categories This book is an adorable story about a farmer who leaves town and decides to leave his brother in charge. Although he warns him about duck, things still get a little wacky at the farm. The book is used an introduction to ways we categorize things, objects, and in this example animals.  2. Polar Opposites by Erik Brooks  Lesson #2 Opposites This book is a great visual for students who want to learn more about opposites or who may not have understood opposites based on just the video in the lesson. This book proves an excellent visual and reference for students who may be struggling.  3. The Hueys in What's the Opposite? by Oliver Jeffers Lesson #2 Opposites In this fun book, students learn what an opposite is alongside the main character as he sorts through what words are and what words are not opposites. It is also