Tag: 4th grade
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Upper Elementary Read Alouds for Black History Month
Honor Black History Month with twelve outstanding picture books for older kids!
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4th Grade Books for February
Best upper elementary read alouds for February. Celebrate Black History Month, and promote kindness without taking away from rigorous fourth grade standards!
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The Carpenter’s Gift Classroom Book Activities
The Carpenter’s Gift by David Rubel is a heartwarming Christmas story about the Rockefeller Center Tree. This story is set in New York City during the Great Depression. Times are hard, Henry’s parents are out of work, and the family lives in a cold shack. Eight-year-old Henry couldn’t be more excited when his dad asks…
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Teaching with Red and Lulu – December Book Activities
Red & Lulu is a holiday favorite picture book for many reasons. This book captures everything there is to love about New York City during the Christmas season. I highly recommend sharing this wonderful story with children at home and with students in the classroom. Red and Lulu are a happy pair of cardinals living…
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December Read Alouds for 4th Grade
Fourth grade is a pivotal year in reading, which is why I am always surprised to hear the misconception that fourth graders are too young for picture books. The benefits of interactive read alouds are immense, even in the upper elementary grades. If you haven’t already, there is no better time to incorporate picture books…
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