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Develop Reading Fluency Using Poetry
Develop Reading Fluency Using Poetry
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Use poetry to motivate students and reinforce comprehension, critical thinking, and vocabulary. The activities in this book are easy to implement and can be used to supplement any reading program.

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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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A Real Santa Claus Poetry Pack

After reading the Christmas poem A Real Santa Claus by Frank Dempster Sherman, students will complete a cloze activity a...

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Skyscrapers Poetry Pack

Students will construct a drawing demonstrating understanding of descriptive details from the poem and other texts.

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The Naughty Boy Poetry Pack

Use this poem to teach students about responsibility.

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With a Friend Poetry Pack

Use this poem to teach students about caring.

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Using Poetry in the Classroom: Lesson Starters for Poetry Collections

These poetry lesson starters showcase the variety of ways poetry can be used to reach a range of learners with different...

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Our Flag Poetry Pack

Explore an activity that incorporates reading, drawing and critical thinking into a poetry lesson.

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