Develop children's interest in reading with picture books by Kevin Henkes. This guide includes lesson-planning resources, including discussion questions and activities for Kitten's First Full Moon, A Good Day, Chrysanthemum, Owen, Wemberly Worried, Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, and Lilly's Big Day. You'll also find background information about the author and his love of picture books.

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Simple STEAM Suggestions

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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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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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Picture Books in the Classroom: Common Core-Based Lesson Ideas

Use these fun activities for picture books and folktales in your Common Core classroom.

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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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Educator's Guide to the World of Patricia Polacco

Patricia Polacco is a beloved, highly acclaimed author and illustrator of numerous books for children.

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Science is Fun! A Cross-Curricular Guide to Books by Steve Jenkins

Connect science and literature with the fun activities in this classroom guide to Steve Jenkins's books.

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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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A Teacher's Guide to Books Written by Nancy Carlson

Extend students' enjoyment of children's books by Nancy Carlson and enhance their understanding of the topics covered in...

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