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In this reading activity, children create their own "hideout"—just like Lulu and the Bug Squad—where they can read informational books about insects.

Millions of people around the world read Ladybug Girl and the Bug Squad on October 4, 2012. Learn more about this year's Read for the Record at http://jstart.org/readfortherecord.

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Poetry Packet for Elementary

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National Poetry Month Themed Packet for Elementary

April is National Poetry Month! This themed packet was designed for elementary students, and includes a variety of activ...

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Spring Plants 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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Earth Day STEM Choice Board for Elementary Grades

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Earth Day STEM Choice Board for Elementary Grades

These Earth Day activities for the classroom focus on STEM learning for a great way to celebrate Earth Day with your ele...

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The Henry Books: A Teacher's Guide

Introduce students to the life and philosophy of Henry David Thoreau through the Henry Bear picture books and related te...

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Be True to Yourself Book

Students create a book about themselves after reading the children's classic book, The Story of Ferdinand.

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The Crayon Counting Book Activity

In this activity, your students will use different numbers of crayons to practice counting and create different shapes.

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Reading Guide for That Book Woman

Enhance students' reading experience with this printable literature guide for That Book Woman, a novel that examines the...

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Create Your Own Comics with Stink

Encourage kids to write and illustrate their own comic strips, just like Stink Moody.

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The Master Magic Wand Maker's Guide to Creating Wonderful Wands

Extend students' reading of Alice & Greta, the charming tale of two young witches, with the magic wands they create from...

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