Patricia Polacco is a beloved, highly acclaimed author and illustrator of numerous books for children. Use this guide to launch an author study unit or focus on her books individually. The guide includes curriculum connections, discussion questions, and classroom activities.

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Indoor Recess Choice Board Activities for Elementary

This menu features a selection of simple and engaging student-choice indoor recess activities.

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Simple STEAM Suggestions

Bring Science,Technology, Engineering, Art and Math into the classroom with these fun, cross-curricular projects for ele...

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Movement Activities for Elementary Students

Break up the day and get your students moving with these movement activities for elementary students.

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The World of Amelia Bedelia Teaching Guide

Have fun exploring the world of Amelia Bedelia with the resources in this printable teaching guide.

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And Tango Makes Three Educator's Guide

Promote discussion about the meaning of family with the resources in this educator's guide for And Tango Makes Three, a ...

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A Teaching Guide to the World of Ezra Jack Keats

Explore the many multicultural children's books by Ezra Jack Keats with this printable teaching guide and activity sugge...

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A Teacher's Guide to the World of Keiko Kasza

Take advantage of the many children's books by Keiko Kasza to develop elementary-school students' interest in reading.

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Rabbi Benjamin's Buttons Educator's Guide

The story Rabbi Benjamin's Buttons reflects community as a foundation for Judaism.

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A Teacher's Guide to the World of Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell

Study important childhood themes of communication, self-awareness, self-control, self-esteem, imagination, feelings, fam...

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