High Five Bilingüe Editorial Calendar February July Red=Spanish Green=English Blue=Bilingual February Los árboles en invierno/trees in Winter Las aventuras de Adventures of Spot Celebra los 100 dias/celebrate 100 Days Vamos a dibujar Champú/Shampoo Ha un corazón de alpiste/listen to the Beat Mira el carpintero peludo!/look at the Downy Woodpecker! That's Silly!/ Que disparate! My First Hidden Pictures Puzzle Borrowing Books poem comic strip story story activity Science/ informational text Winter trees look beautiful with new fallen snow on the branches. Spot and Splinter roll down the hill in the snow and end up in a funny snowman. As part of a celebration for the 100 th day of school, Lily and her mom collect 10 bags of 10 things. Readers look for similarities and differences between two photos of an art teacher and a girl doing art. Cat and Mouse take a bath in a cup and a mug. Make a birdseed heart. Learn about the downy woodpecker. Readers look for silly things in this scene of a movie theater. Readers look for the objects hidden in the picture of a boy making a valentine card at the kitchen table. Readers look for similarities and differences between two pictures of children at a library. 1
March Dice la primavera/ Spring Says poem This poem describes the transition from winter to spring by describing how winter is cold and requires a coat, but spring only needs a sweater. Las aventuras de Adventures of Spot comic strip Splinter is confused by fog, but then the fog goes away. Qué tiempo más loco!/ What Wacky Emily, her mom, and her dog, Max, are ready to go for a walk, but the weather keeps Weather! changing. By the end, they re walking in snow! Vamos a jugar Look and Readers look for similarities and differences between two pictures of teachers and children in a child care program. Los mitones de Felix, Max, and Harriet are playing outside in the cold, but only Harriet has mittens on. Harriet/ The others are growing cold, but Harriet solves the problem by sharing her mittens in a Harriet s Mittens clever way. Cuenta un cuento/ Make your own tokens that turn into story starters. Perfect for oral language Story Starters craft/activity development. Mira los puercoespines!/ Look at the Porcupines! science Learn about porcupines and their quills. That's Silly!/ Que disparate! Readers look for silly things in this scene of a diner. My First Hidden Pictures Puzzle Readers look for the objects hidden in the picture of sheep going into a barn. Flying High Look and Readers look for similarities and differences between the two pictures of people flying kites in a park. 2
Issue April Title Apr. Bebés hambrientos/ Hungry Babies Apr. Las aventuras de Adventures of Spot Apr. No tengo sueño/ I m Not Sleepy Apr. Apunta bein! Apr. El nido perfecto de Petirrojo/ Robin s Perfect Nest Apr. Nachos de fruta/ Fruit Nachos Apr. That's Silly!/ Que disparate! Apr. My First Hidden Pictures Puzzle Apr. What s Cooking? Feature type poem comic strip Look and recipe Look and Summary A poem about hungry baby birds being fed by mama bird. Spot and Splinter take a walk in the woods. They cross a stream by walking across a log, which is harder than it looks for Spot. Maya leads Aunt Cecilia in her bedtime ritual as she spends the night at her aunt s place. Readers look for similarities and differences between the two pictures of a boy and dad playing mini-golf. Robin needs to make a new nest, and she talks with other birds about the qualities of their nests. Children use pita chips, pudding, and fruit to make fruit nachos. Children look for silly things in this scene of people at a car repair shop. Children look for the hidden objects in this picture of a boy building with blocks. Readers look for similarities and differences between the two pictures of a mouse family preparing dinner. 3
May Issue Title Feature type Summary May Carta a un amigo/ A poem about mailing a letter. Pen Pal poem May Las aventuras de Adventures of Spot comic strip Splinter has fun batting at lots of different things. May Una mamá como tú/ I m a Mama, Too story A young girl cares for her teddy bear the way her mother cares for her. May Para ti, Mamá Look and Readers look for similarities and differences between two photos of children surprising their mother with flowers. May Hoy llega papá!/ Daddy s Coming Home story Caleb s father is in the navy, and he s coming home today. Caleb is excited but nervous about seeing his father after so much time apart. May Maceta de retazos/ Patchwork Flowerpot Craft Children can follow the instructions to make a flowerpot covered with fabric as a gift for mom. May Desayuno en una Layer the ingredients to make mom a special breakfast. copa/ Breakfast in a Glass craft May That's Silly!/Que disparate! Children look for silly things in this scene of people having fun exercising in a park. May My First Hidden Pictures Puzzle Children look for the objects hidden in this picture of a girl in her messy bedroom. May Making Faces Look and Readers look for similarities and differences between two different pictures that show morning time in the country and morning time in the city. 4
June Jun. Naranjas/ Oranges poem A poem about eating an orange. Jun. Las aventuras de Adventures of Spot comic strip Splinter sees a big tree and climbs it, but then she needs Pa s help to get down. Jun. Grace dice hola/ Grace Says Hello Grace and her parents visit the zoo, and Grace says hello to all the animals. Jun. Papa! Readers look for similarities and differences between photos of a dad and kids playing. Jun. De aquí para allá y al suelo/ Wibble-Wobble Bike Ginger Paws has a new bike but is still learning how to ride it. But with a little help, he learns to ride on his own. Jun. Pinta una brocha/ Paint a Brush Craft/activity Children paint a bbq brush (or any brush) as a gift for dad. Jun. Mira el potro!/ Look at the Foal! science Readers learn about foals. Jun. That's Silly!/ Que What silly things do you see in this picture of people and animals buying presents at a disparate! store? Jun. My First Hidden Children look for the objects hidden in this picture of a boy and his dog playing with Pictures Puzzle their shadows. Jun. What s For Sale? Readers hunt for the differences in the two illustrations of a family buying produce at a farmer s market. 5
July Jul. Mira las estrellas/look A young child describes stars on a summer night. poem at the Stars Jul. Las aventuras de Spot hides in different places because he doesn t want a bath. comic strip Adventures of Spot Jul. Listen!/Listen! Zach and Miguel go camping with Dad and hear lots of new sounds. Jul. ícelebramos! Jul. Pequeño pato tonto/silly Little Duck Jul. Jugar tic-tactoe/traveling Tic-Tac- Toe Jul. Mira la águila!/look at the Eagle! Jul. That's Silly!/Que disparate! Jul. My First Hidden Pictures Puzzle Jul. Sing It! Craft science Readers hunt for the differences in the two photos of a firework display. A little duck loves to play in the water, but he doesn t want to get wet when it rains. What a silly little duck! Children follow the instructions to make a large, easily portable tic-tac-toe game. Perfect for car trips! Readers learn about eagles and how their sharp eyesight and talons help them get food. Children look for silly things in this scene of a backyard birthday party. Children look for the hidden objects in this picture of bees buzzing around their hive. Readers hunt for the differences in the two illustrations of cats in a rock band. 6