5 Great Ideas for Teaching Mystery Genre Study
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Teaching mystery genre study to third, fourth, or fifth grade kids? Start with great stories. Add fun activities and games. Mix in some writing and maybe a novel. Top it…
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Have a Ball with Your Cinderella Thematic Unit
Expand your Cinderella thematic unit! Something magical will happen. First, read and compare fairy tales from around the world. Second, sprinkle in some parody. Next, try some fun activities. As…
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How to Get Results with Cinderella Writing
Cinderella writing activities have a magical effect on kids’ narratives. After exploring folktales and parodies, ask them to choose a motif and plan elements. Poof! Some amazing stories will emerge.…
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How to Address Standards with Cinderella Worksheets
Cinderella worksheets let you use picture books to address the standards. Use these ideas for your next genre study! (more…)
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3 Magical Cinderella Activities for Kids
Cinderella activities engage students! Work your magic with story cubes, carriages, and social media posts. Your kids will love them. (more…)
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Comparing Cinderella Stories for Kids
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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Reading Mysteries? Unlock Kids’ Critical Thinking Skills Now!
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 Activities – Get Kids to 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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