So weve got a bunch of kids, right? They all love different kinds of stories - some are all about adventures, while some cant get enough of those fairy tales.
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Fantasy lovers––are you tired of waiting two, three, four, sometimes half a decade for one story to end? Fantasy newbies––does the idea of reading fantasy intrigue you but when you look at how many bo
I liked it! I’m pretty sure I’ll forget the plot shortly, but I enjoyed it as I was reading and I’d definitely try out another book by this newer author as she continues to grow. …
Thing One I may have mentioned this before, but pencil cap erasers have been a lifesaver in my room. I thought I had posted about this before, but I couldn't find it. If I did, forgive the repeat. As teachers, we have to pick and choose our battles. I have given up on pencils and erasers. I just keep a supply for my friends. Here is my container for pencil cap erasers. I got it in a dollar store. Notice the sign? We have a big talk about needs vs. wants! I buy a box of 500 eraser caps at the start of each year with my school supply order. They are actually fairly inexpensive. It will generally last nine out of the ten months we are in school. The last month they are on their own! I just found it so much easier to have these available than having my friends wasting time searching for an eraser or borrowing from a neighbor. Actually, it is more like the OCD in me was getting crazy over the messy papers I was getting. When I would ask why they didn't just erase, the answer was always, "I didn't have an eraser." No excuses now! Thing Two Are your friends caught up in the patterned duct tape frenzy? The girls in my room have made duct tape bows, necklaces, bracelets, and any other thing they can attach to themselves. The boys have made wallets and toys that I have had to confiscate more than once! I have been the recipient of many duct tape flower pens this year. Here are the four most recent: They are having a lot of fun with this stuff. It got me thinking to what I could use it for. It would be great for book binding when your friends make books. It would also be neat to cover a clipboard with. Have you used this stuff for anything? Any ideas?
Pre-K books to read. Best Repetitive Predictable Text Pre-K and Kindergarten books. A book list with repetitive words and phrases and predictable text to help build literacy skills for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten
This book list features fiction texts that have a clear problem and solution structure to them, perfect for teaching fiction comprehension and writing!
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This study guide and infographic for Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time offer summary and analysis on themes, symbols, and other literary devices found in the text. Explore Course Hero's library of literature materials, including documents and Q&A pairs.
Books owe it to the world to be inclusive and representative of a wide spectrum of sexualities and genders. Our list of the best 50+ young adult LGBT books!
Explore the most hilariously funny books to read for adults. Read humorous novels, funny fiction books, mysteries, & fantasy stories.
Check out these fun activities from Award Winning Author/Illustrator Jarett Lerner to do at home or in the classsroom. Includes comics, drawing, and more.
Malcolm Gladwell at the 92nd Street Y Malcolm Gladwell – Why do some succeed where others fail? What makes high-achievers different? Malcolm Gladwell – Outliers 1 (2009) Mal…
I recently blogged about the books I read in August and September as we focus on illustration, print concepts, and characters. As October rolls around we focus on setting and story elements and I wanted to share some of my FAVORITE picture books I use to teach these skills: Owl Moon by […]
I have not finished a new book this week but I am reading a couple and wanted to share. Yes, I am aware how different the two books below are. Circe By: Madeline Miller I freaking love this book. …
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Bill Nighy delivers a career-best performance amidst beautiful period detail in this remake of Akira Kurosawas' 1952 film.
This portal stories KS2 resource features Pie Corbett's original portal story, Elf Road, as the basis for writing and grammar activities...
Your story's plot is more than just a string of events. Learn how to write the perfect plot for your story by crafting it into a meaningful whole.
Read your way through this infographic of 162 young adult books that are all retellings of classic literature, myths, fairy tales and Shakespearean plays.
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Teaching plot elements to upper elementary students? Use a picture book to engage your students! Read it aloud, and then create a plot diagram!
