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Encourage students to create an original story based on an existing text. After reading a selected story, students imagine how the story would be different if it were told from the perspective of another character. This activity addresses Common Core State Standards for writing and reading literature.

We Give Books

We Give Books

Visit We Give Books, a free online library of children's picture books. For every book read on the site, a brand-new book will be donated to a children's literacy campaign of your choosing. Read aloud to students or encourage them read independently, and you'll teach them to help others at the same time. Giving is as simple as reading!

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Simple STEAM Suggestions

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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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Indoor Recess Choice Board Activities for Elementary

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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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Movement Activities for Elementary Students

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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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Tell Me a Story, Write Me a Poem!

Children practice storytelling and write a narrative poem.

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ASSESSMENT

Writing Assignment Rubric

Distribute a rubric that focuses on assessing persuasive and descriptive writing, as well as mechanics.

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Story Writing, Volume IV: Printable Book (4-6)

Browse Volume IV of our printable teacher resource book that is filled with story-starters for narratives, direction wri...

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Story Writing, Volume I: Printable Book (4-6)

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Story Writing, Volume I: Printable Book (4-6)

Browse Volume I of our printable teacher resource book that is filled with story-starters for narratives, direction writ...

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Story Writing, Volume II: Printable Book (4-6)

Browse Volume II of our printable teacher resource book that is filled with story-starters for narratives, direction wri...

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Story Writing, Volume III: Printable Book (4-6)

Browse Volume III of our printable teacher resource book that is filled with story-starters for narratives, direction wr...

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