Comparing Cinderella Stories for Kids
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Compare Cinderella stories in your classroom! It’s a fun way to add critical thinking to your fairy tales unit. Kids love exploring Cinderella folktales from around the world – and…
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5 Quick and Easy Biography Crafts to Try Now
Biography crafts engage kids in learning. Let’s look at five possibilities. First, to focus on character traits, try a foldable. If you’d like kids to refer to events in the…
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By Reading Mysteries, You’ll Unlock Their Critical Thinking Skills
Reading mysteries really boosts comprehension. Why? Kids must read closely and make inferences. Critical thinking soars! Try this scaffolded approach. Get ready with simple inference activities. Next, get set with short stories. Finally,…
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3 Mystery Writing Activities That Your Kids Will Love
Looking for mystery writing activities for kids? They’ll love writing full-length mapped mysteries. But if you want something a little different – or are running short on time – try…
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Fun Mystery Unit Activities – Let Your Kids Think Like Detectives!
Mystery activities for kids = fun! Let them think like detectives. They’ll love cracking codes, experimenting with invisible ink, fingerprinting, making observations, and more! At home or in the classroom,…
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It’s Important to Choose the Best Mystery Novels for Kids
Looking for the best mystery novels for kids? Be careful. Some don’t model elements of the genre. Others don’t quite make sense. When making the choice for your class, consider…
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Martin Luther King Resources – ELA Activities You’ll Love
Martin Luther King resources are here! Engage your intermediate-grade students with text, activities, video, audio, and crafts. (more…)
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How to Write Fables – Beginning Narrative Writing
Teach how to write fables first! Begin your narrative writing unit with these classic tales. Kids choose a moral, think of a situation that will teach it, and develop animal…
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Teaching Biography Genre Study – Sensational Ideas for You
Teaching a biography genre study? Check out these ideas. No more boring book reports. Instead, bring biographies to life! Create an inviting learning center where students explore short biographies. Help kids select…
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Teaching Historical Fiction – Genre Study That’s Popular with Kids
Teaching historical fiction genre study gives you more bang for your buck. As your class studies history, they read stories with similar settings. This way, students gain a better understanding of the time period.…
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