This educator's guide includes discussion questions, research assignments, and activities for A is for Abigail: An Almanac of Amazing American Women and America: A Patriotic Primer. Use this guide with these books by Lynne Cheney to teach students about patriotism and women's history.

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A is for Abigail

By Lynne Cheney and Robin Preiss Glasser

Filled to the brim with words and pictures that celebrate the remarkable (although often unmarked) achievements of American women, this is a book to relish and to read again and again. Mothers, daughters, schoolchildren, generations of families everyone will take Abigail Adams's words to heart and "remember the ladies" once they read the stories of these astonishing, astounding, amazing American women.

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National Poetry Month Themed Packet for Elementary

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Earth Day STEM Choice Board for Elementary Grades

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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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A Teacher's Guide for Vote!

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