This paper garden craft is the perfect companion to your books about gardening, vegetables, and healthy foods. The free printable template makes this craft a breeze! Book-based paper crafts help your students dive deeper into the books or book themes that you’re teaching. This adorable vegetable garden paper craft is a great way to demonstrate vegetables that grow under the…
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7 Ways to Foster a Love of Reading in Kids
I’ve always loved to read, and I always hoped my kids would, too. So, I was intentional in trying to foster a love of reading in them! I learned to read long before I started kindergarten. Since then, I have had my nose buried in one book or another. Actually, I usually have more than one book going at a…
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A Rainbow of My Own Book Companion
This A Rainbow of My Own book companion is designed for use with grades K-2. Engage your students with activities that go along with this story by Don Freeman. Book companions are a great resource to have on hand to supplement your read-alouds. These worksheets are engaging and educational, and they are designed to help your students dive deeper into…
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Camping Read Alouds for Kindergarten
This collection of camping read-alouds for kindergarten are sure to get your little ones excited about an upcoming campout or camping learning theme. No matter your child’s age, read alouds should be an integral part of your days. Read-alouds are books that parents and teachers read aloud to children. As the reader demonstrates differences in pitch and volume, kids can…
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Lighthouse Crafts
Pair these lighthouse crafts with your favorite books about lighthouses for some book-based summer fun! Perfect for all ages. A few years ago, I discovered The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge by Hildegarde H. Swift and Lynd Ward. It sparked an interest in lighthouses for my kids and myself. We were so excited to visit real lighthouses…
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