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10 Practical Lessons Learned from the Little Red Hen

From www.nationalnannies.com The story of the Little Red Hen has been told for ages to teach young people basic moral values. Using farm animals for the characters makes it interesting and fun for children, and stimulates their imaginations as they … Continue reading

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Top 10 Christmas Stories Every Child Should Hear- books for Christmas

From aupairjobs.com Christmas is a magical time of year for both kids and adults alike.  The kids are out of school, the holiday cheer keeps everyone in high spirits, and spending time together as a family is at the top … Continue reading

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5 Great Children’s Books that Teach About the Seasons

From mrsayalaskinderfun.blogspot.in 5 Great Children’s Books that Teach About the Seasons Every season brings a distinctive change to our everyday lives. We wear different clothing, eat different food and even take part in different activities and traditions. Students love to … Continue reading

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The Dollhouse Murders

Amy is a 10 year old girl who goes to stay with her aunt for a couple of weeks in her great grandparents home. There’s a mystery surrounding her great grandparents death… and only the dolls in the dollhouse know … Continue reading

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14 Best Books About Global Education

From onlineuniversities.com Sep 4, 2012 by Staff Writers Just as there are many ways to prepare food, create art, or run a country; there are numerous ways to educate and enlighten young minds. Countries from around the world employ a … Continue reading

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Should Children Choose Their Bedtimes- book for young children

Students are presented with pro/con arguments for the question, “Should students choose their bedtimes?” Each side gives facts/opinions to support its position. Then decide for yourself: should children choose their own bedtimes, or should parents choose for them?

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Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss- bulletin board for elementary

Submitted by Mike B. Click here to like teachertime123 on facebook! Help to celebrate the birthday (March 2) of Dr. Seuss!  Along with this display, students will draw scenes from their favorite Dr. Seuss books. Older students can write a … Continue reading

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Books about Martin Luther King- titles and descriptions of books about Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin’s Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr by Doreen Rappaport Ages 5 and up- This picture-book biography is an excellent and accessible introduction for young readers to learn about one of the world’s most influential leaders, Dr. … Continue reading

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Mark of a writer: Top 5 books of Mark Twain – article on Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens)

From books.hindustantimes.com November 30, 2011 Today is the 176th birth anniversary of Mark Twain, the man often referred to as ‘the father of American literature’. Many are familiar with his immortal creations—Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn—those irreverent teenagers whose adventures … Continue reading

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Monster Books- books for Halloween or any time of year for preschool or elementary students

One Hungry Monster : A Counting Book in Rhyme Board Book by Susan Heyboer O’Keefe     My Monster Mama loves Me So by Laura Leuck A rhyming verse describes the myriad ways a green, googly-eyed mother shows her boundless … Continue reading

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Halloween Ghost Story Resources for Teachers

From edvoices.com by Phil Nast Years ago, a good friend gave me a copy of Casting the Runes and Other Ghost Stories by M. R. James. I’d read “The Mezzotint” before, but the remaining stories were all new to me. … Continue reading

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Christopher Columbus- book by Stephen Krensky for elementary

Enlivened by attractive full-color artwork, including maps and a cutaway view of the ship, the straightforward account is a good choice at this reading level.”–Booklist. 

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A Picture Book of Christopher Columbus- book by David A. Adler for elementary students

A brief account of the life and accomplishments of Christopher Columbus.

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Eight Essentials for Empowered Teaching and Learning, K-8

Published by Corwin Press in May, 2008, Eight Essentials for Empowered Teaching and Learning, K-8 presents a set of eight integrated principles that comprise an overall approach to organizing and managing classrooms. Inspirational and practical, this book focuses on the … Continue reading

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