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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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  November 17, 2022

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• A Plump and Perky Turkey Thanksgiving Craft and Book Activities

  

  My students are having a blast with the turkey picture books that we have been reading aloud in the classroom this week as we get ready for Thanksgiving break. One of their favorite Thanksgiving picture books that we’ve read so far is A Plump and Perky Turkey by Teresa Bateman. Not only is this book…

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  November 15, 2022

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• Cornucopia Thanksgiving Craft for Kids of All Ages

  

  Your kids will love making this Cornucopia Thanksgiving Craft filled with the things they are most thankful for! I use this craft for my students in class and with my own children at home. It is a wonderful activity that prompts kids to reflect on all that they are thankful for. View post to subscribe…

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  November 10, 2022

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• Skip the Sunday Scaries with a Full Week of Ready-to-Go Lessons

  

  Feeling the teacher burn out? It’s so common this time of year to feel like you’re drowning in grading and paperwork, leaving you little time to plan meaningful lessons and activities. Luckily, we’ve got you covered with a full week of lesson plans and activities for Reading and Writing. If you have a copy of…

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  November 5, 2022

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• Hello November! Best Read Alouds of the Month

  

  Elementary Read Alouds and Activities for Every Occasion in November

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  November 4, 2022

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• Pumpkin Jack Cross-Curricular Activities

  

  CONNECTING READING, WRITING, GRAMMAR, MATH, AND SCIENCE Pumpkin Jack by Will Hubbell is a fall favorite in many elementary classrooms, and for good reason! This book presents the perfect opportunity for integrated Reading, Writing, Grammar, Math, and Science enrichment activities all tied together with the autumn classic Pumpkin Jack. Students can engage in reading skills,…

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  October 17, 2022

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