My third grader is currently rather enjoying Explode the Code 7, a phonics book. I used to think the title was in reference to "exploding" the code of phonics. Now I think it is referring to the exploding laughter that will erupt when you read the silly sentences!
For example:
Yes or No?
Can you keep a huge giraffe in a gold bird cage?
Will it help to use a big, plastic sponge as a bandage for a sore toe?
If the hinge of the door squeaks, will you grease it with ginger ale?
Can a gerbil read sixty pages in sixty days?
The expression, "Laughter helps the medicine go down," has never been more true!

Somehow we started calling that program Explode the Toad when the girls were younger. We always loved it.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the gerbil photo! Is that in the book too?
ReplyDeleteThat is funny. :)
ReplyDeleteJoAnn
Funny! We are using Explode the Code but in a Kindergarten level...just as cute :)
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