Curated OER
Introduce Vocabulary: A Pocket for Corduroy (Freeman)
Who doesn't love this book? A Pocket for Corduroy provides excellent vocabulary practice in context for budding readers (although this strategy could be used with any text). Before reading it aloud, go over the new terms: affectionate,...
Curated OER
Introduce Vocabulary: Dandelion (Freeman)
Dandelion the lion is dapper and elegant; young readers learn these and more vocabulary words as they read Don Freeman's story Dandelion (hint: this strategy can be applied to any book). Familiarize pupils with the new words before...
Curated OER
Sequencing Stories
Learners explore dramatization. In this literacy fluency and drama lesson, students listen to the story Mop Top by Don Freeman and add related sounds at the appropriate times. Learners role play, pantomime, and add sounds to create a...
Curated OER
Dandelion by Don Freeman
Students read and discuss the book, "Dandelion," by Don Freeman. They answer discussion questions, and create a lion face/dandelion using various craft materials.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Corduroy Lesson Plan
This ReadWriteThink activity features an opportunity for learners to respond to literature through writing journals about "Corduroy," by Don Freeman. This idea could be used with other books as well.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Don Freeman
This Web English Teacher site features links to some of Don Freeman's work. Use this online resource to learn more about "Corduroy," and "Dadelion," through the links provided.
Just Books Read Aloud
Just Books Read Aloud: Don Freeman: A Pocket for Corduroy
A video of the book "A Pocket For Corduroy", written by Don Freeman. Just Books Read Aloud is a site that includes children's books read aloud by normal (but enthusiastic) readers.
Just Books Read Aloud
Just Books Read Aloud: Don Freeman: Corduroy
A video of the book "Corduroy", written by Don Freeman. Just Books Read Aloud is a site that includes children's books read aloud by normal (but enthusiastic) readers.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: Don Freeman
This biographical sketch of Don Freeman highlights his musical career to becoming a famous author and illustrator. Freeman is a popular children's literature author.