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The Legend of the Poinsettia
The Legend of the Poinsettia by Tomie dePaola is a beautifully written and illustrated story that would be a great addition to your library when learning about holidays and celebrations around the world. I want to share some activities you can pair with this story to help with comprehension and vocabulary. There's even a poinsettia craft to pair with student writing!
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Library Lion - Printable and Digital Activities
These printable and digital Library Lion activities are perfect for the classroom or home. This book is a great way to start conversations about library rules and caring for books.
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Different Versions of Little Red Riding Hood
The story of Little Red Riding Hood has been a staple in homes and classrooms for decades. But, did you know that many authors have adapted the story? Some books represent different cultures from around the world, while others just put a humorous twist on the original. Whether you're reading these stories to compare and contrast or just for fun, here are some of my favorite versions of Little Red Riding Hood.
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Leaf Books for Kids
One of my favorite things about the transition from summer to fall is watching the leaves change colors. If you're ready to bring the outdoors indoors, try sharing these leaf books for kids. These will be a great addition to your fall book collection.
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Laminating - Do You Really Need to Pre-Cut Your Pieces?
Do you love laminating? I do! For years I have laminated the small pieces of my games and centers to make sure they will last. Because I use small pieces, I have been cutting the pieces, laminating, and then cutting again so the edges would remain sealed after laminating. I started reading stories about teachers who never cut prior to laminating. I was skeptical, but also curious. I had to try it out for myself and here's what happened.
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Ice Cream Books for Kids + a FREE Craft
Who wants ice cream? Kids do! Summer is just around the corner. Here are some great ice cream books to help you stay cool. I even have an ice cream craft you can pair with one of these stories.
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Picture Books about Christmas Trees
Looking for picture books about Christmas trees? Here are some of our favorites.
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The Little Linebacker Printable and Digital Activities
The Little Linebacker by Stephen Tulloch and Maria Dismondy tells the story of a young boy filled with determination to play football. It is a great book to read with your students when teaching about the importance of a growth mindset. This picture book
the great turkey race is an engaging activity for kids to practice their writing skills
The Great Turkey Race Printable and Digital Activities
The Great Turkey Race by Steve Metzger is an entertaining picture book to read near Thanksgiving. This picture book companion is filled with comprehension activities, vocabulary practice, and a turkey directed drawing which pairs well with the included writing prompts.
a printable worksheet for graphing and other activities to help students practice their math skills
Graphing and Data Collection Printable and Digital Activities
Students can practice graphing with these colorful pictures. After tallying and graphing the results, students will read and answer questions about their graphs. There are a wide variety of other graphing activities included, too!
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Giraffes Can't Dance Printable and Digital Activities
Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae is a story that can be read any time of year with a message about a growth mindset and never giving up on your dreams. This book companion contains comprehension questions, vocabulary words, graphic organizers, and a
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Favorite Gingerbread Books for Kids
Are you getting ready for a gingerbread unit? You'll want to add some great books to share with your students. Here are some of my favorite gingerbread books for kids. So, run, run, as fast as you can. It's time to catch the gingerbread man!
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Elf Books for Kids
When it comes to Christmas, Santa Claus gets most of the credit, but we know that he gets a lot of help from his elves. Here are some great books about elves to share with your kids. I hope you'll find a new book your kids will love!