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Introduce nonfiction with this reading extension activity. After learning about nonfiction, read aloud a nonfiction book to the class. Students will draw a picture of something they learned from the text. This activity is aligned to Common Core State Standards for reading informational text and speaking and listening.

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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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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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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Introducing Questioning, The Mitten

Objective This lesson is designed to introduce primary students to the importance of asking questions before, during, an...

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The Main Event: Identifying the Main Idea and Supporting Details in Nonfiction

Use this reading extension activity to help students determine the difference between the main idea and supporting detai...

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Summer Reading List for Teachers – Nonfiction

Looking for a good book to read over the summer? This reading list includes descriptions and recommendations for nonfict...

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Nonfiction Text Feature Scavenger Hunt

Examine the key text features in nonfiction books with this reading extension activity.

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Nonfiction and the Common Core: A Resource Guide to Using Informational Texts in the Classroom

The Common Core emphasizes informational texts.

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Nonfiction Vocabulary Game

Use this interactive game with terms from a nonfiction text to engage students in learning new vocabulary.

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