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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Enrichment Activities

Review the enrichment activities and web resources created for The Very Hungry Caterpillar, plus a bibliography of Eric…

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Literature

Teaching Eric Carle & The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Language Arts and Writing

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Story Quilts

Students will create a quilt that tells a story. This is a great arts & crafts activity that also ties in creative…

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Reading and Literature

Storytelling

Arts and Crafts

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James and the Giant Peach

Students love James and the Giant Peach, an action-filled fantasy that will amuse and encourage them to read more. Use…

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Reading Instruction

Banned Books and Censorship

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Make a Giving Tree

Get to know your students by making a classroom giving tree. To introduce this activity, you'll read Shel Silverstein's…

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Reading and Literature

Fiction

Children's Book

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1984

George Orwell's thought-provoking novel 1984 covers the themes of dehumanization, isolation, repression, loneliness,…

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Science Fiction

Banned Books and Censorship

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Poetry Lessons & Worksheets: Gallery of Activities (Grades 9-12)

Poetry lesson planning for grades 9-12. The study of poetry can lead your students to new levels of creativity and…

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Poetry

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Poetry Lessons & Worksheets: Gallery of Activities (Grades 3-5)

Poetry is an ideal way to help students with fluency and to appreciate the beauty of words. Use these activities to help…

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Poetry

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Stellaluna

Stellaluna is a baby bat who is separated from her mother at a young age. This lesson includes extension ideas and…

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Reading and Literature

Reading Instruction

Animals (Zoology)

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Charlotte's Web Extension Activities

Charlotte's Web has been loved by generations of children! This is the tale of Charlotte the spider, and her efforts to…

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Language Arts and Writing

Children's Book

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The Red Badge of Courage

The 1895 book The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane tells the story of a young farm boy who becomes a Union soldier…

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Language Arts and Writing

Social Studies and History

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Grossology

Use this book guide to assist you in implementing the Grossology books into your curriculum. The Grossology series…

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Children's Book

Science

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Harry Potter Timeline Activity

Use this fun activity - a printable timeline worksheet - to test your pupils' knowledge of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter…

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Reading and Literature

Literature

Teaching Harry Potter

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Present a Skit

Student work in groups of three or four to pick a scene or event that they will present as a skit.

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Reading and Literature

Literary Drama

Drama and Performing Arts

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Lon Po Po Enrichment Activities

This is the Chinese version of the traditional story of Little Red Riding Hood. Three sisters, Shang, Tao, and Paotze,…

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Reading and Literature

Multicultural Literature

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Rapunzel Literature Guide

Use a teaching guide that includes vocabulary words, discussion questions, and extension activities.

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Reading and Literature

Fiction

Language Arts and Writing

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A Midsummer Night's Dream

With themes of love and friendship, your students will enjoy studying Shakespeare's comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream.…

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Reading and Literature

Literary Drama

Shakespeare

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Goldilocks and the Three Hares

Share a book guide that includes activities and discussion questions that can be successfully integrated into a…

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Fiction

Language Arts and Writing

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Charlotte's Web Persuasive Letter

Students write a letter to convince Mr. Arable about what he should do with Wilbur.

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Language Arts and Writing

Insects

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Our White House Literacy Awareness Postcard

Use this postcard to let the POTUS know that reading is fundamental!

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Reading and Literature

U.S. Presidents

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Running Loose

Lessons, activities, and references for teaching Running Loose by Chris Crutcher.

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Literature

Banned Books and Censorship

Reading and Literature

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The World of Rosemary Wells

Discover great classroom activities to assist you while teaching these books.

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Reading and Literature

Children's Book

Language Arts and Writing

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