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Gingerbread Baby Character & Character Traits Library Lesson
Winter can feel longâespecially in January and Februaryâbut itâs also the perfect time to lean into cozy readâalouds and engaging winter library lessons. One of my favorite ways to keep students excited about…
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Snowmen at Christmas Activities for Elementary Students
Snowmen at Christmas Activities for Elementary Students: A Look Inside Our Favorite December Library Lesson Every December, my Kâ2 students canât wait for our Snowmen at Christmas read-aloud, and this year Iâve been…
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Cranberry Thanksgiving Character Traits & Kindness
Cranberry Thanksgiving Character Traits & Kindness: A Meaningful Thanksgiving Library If youâre planning Thanksgiving library activities for elementary students, Cranberry Thanksgiving by Wendy Devlin is the perfect story to anchor a meaningful character…
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Fall Library Lesson Idea: The Biggest Pumpkin Ever Book Activity for 1st and 2nd Grade
Fall is one of my favorite times to share seasonal stories in the library, and The Biggest Pumpkin Ever by Steven Kroll is always a student favorite! This sweet story about two little…
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Teaching Authorâs Purpose Through Living Books and Narration
Teaching Authorâs Purpose Using the Charlotte Mason Method Teaching reading comprehension doesnât have to be overwhelmingâespecially when we approach it with the gentle, thoughtful principles of the Charlotte Mason method. One of the…
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Too Many Pumpkins Activities for Kindergarten through Second Grade
Every fall, I love sharing Too Many Pumpkins activities for Kindergarten through second grade with my students. Too Many Pumpkins by Linda White is a true seasonal classic, filled with beautiful fall illustrations…
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Free Authorâs Purpose Activities for First and Second Grade
Fun and Easy Authorâs Purpose Activities for 1st and 2nd grade Why Teach Authorâs Purpose in Early Grades? Teaching reading comprehension doesnât have to be overwhelmingâespecially when you use the right books and…
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Fiction and Nonfiction Activities for the Elementary Library
Why Teaching Fiction and Nonfiction Matters in the Elementary Library Teaching the difference between fiction and nonfiction is such an important skill for young readers, and itâs one of my favorite lessons to…
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Teaching Kids to Take Care of Library Books in Elementary School
One of the first lessons students learn in the library is how to take care of library books. Teaching this skill earlyâespecially in 1st and 2nd gradeâhelps children develop responsibility, respect for shared…
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Easy & Fun Summer Activities for Elementary Kids
Wrapping Up the School Year: Easy & Fun Summer Activities for Elementary Kids As the school year winds down, I have been very busy planning activities, organizing the library, and planning end-of-year celebrations,…
