These delightful versions of Hansel and Gretel from various authors and illustrators are perfect for comparing and contrasting story elements. Each version of Hansel and Gretel featured below is different. Several versions come from other cultures or tell the story from a different point of view. Still others share a funny spin on the classic fairy tale version. All of these stories…
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Bookmark Crafts for Kids
Kids won’t lose their place in their favorite book with a fun bookmark! They can make one or more of these bookmark crafts for kids! Below, I’m featuring some clever ideas for bookmark crafts. These crafts can be adapted to fit any age group. There are many different styles for both boys and girls to create. These bookmark crafts feature…
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Three Billy Goats Gruff Activities
Don’t miss these printable Three Billy Goats Gruff activities! They focus on colors, alphabet, and math with a fun farm theme. Perfect for your book-based lessons. Do you ever use voices when you read to your kids? My boys used to love listening to me read the Three Billy Goats Gruff when they were younger. There’s just something about the goats…
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Using Picture Books to Teach Narrative Writing
Using picture books to teach narrative writing is so much fun! This book list and free worksheets will help kids learn to write personal stories. One thing I always struggled with was teaching writing. I am not great at creative writing, but it is something my daughter is really good at. So, this year, I am actually using a formal…
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Books about Christopher Columbus
It’s important to teach children about the people who helped shape our world. These books about Christopher Columbus are a great place to start. Christopher Columbus plays an integral part in the founding of the Americas. Whether you study Christopher Columbus in October leading up to Columbus Day or you study him in addition to other famous explorers, these picture books are…
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