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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Spring Plants Choice Board for Elementary Grades

These spring activities for elementary students, all about spring plants and flowers, will help your students review and...

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Earth Day STEM Choice Board for Elementary Grades

These Earth Day activities for the classroom focus on STEM learning for a great way to celebrate Earth Day with your ele...

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National Poetry Month Themed Packet for Elementary

April is National Poetry Month! This themed packet was designed for elementary students, and includes a variety of activ...

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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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Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of the Macy's Day Parade Educator's Guide

Share the story of Tony Sarg, puppeteer extraordinaire, by reading Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppete...

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BOOK GUIDES

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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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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