Hello, and Happy Monday! It’s finally time to tune in! Get your speaker ready, and load that podcast for your family road trip…it’s time to dive into The One and Only Ivan! This week as you listen, you’ll be hearing the voices of the 5th-grade team! Mr. McKinney, Ms. Eldridge, and Ms. Watts will be reading to you from the book, along with a very special bonus guest…Mrs. Pyzik, our school’s vocal music teacher! Today’s episode cover art is presented by Michelle M. from Mr. McKinney’s class, so make sure you check it out on your media player!

During the week of 6/26, read your book and listen along to pages 1-42.

During the week of 7/3, read your book and listen along to pages 43-74.

During the week of 7/10, read your book and listen along to pages 75-120.

During the week of 7/17, read your book and listen along to pages 121-153.

During the week of 7/24, read your book and listen along to pages 154-187.

During the week of 7/31, read your book and listen along to pages 188-227.

During the week of 8/7, read your book and listen along to pages 228-262.

During the week of 8/14, read your book and listen along to pages 263-300.

Not only should you read along and listen, but we want you to talk back, too! Each episode will contain new surprises, new revelations, and new questions to consider. Record your own insights, predictions, and reactions and send them to Mr. McKinney at gmckinney@troy.k12.mi.us.