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Create-a-Town Simulation
Create-a-Town Simulation
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In this activity, students actually build a model town and learn about their communities by doing activities related to libraries, post offices, schools, hospitals, police stations, fire departments, banks, restaurants, and more.

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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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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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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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A printable for teachers to introduce themselves to students at the beginning of the school year

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Meet The Teacher

Use this handout to introduce yourself to your students at the beginning of a new school year.

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African Meeting House/Abiel Smith School

African Meeting House/Abiel Smith SchoolAfrican Meeting HouseThe oldest black church edifice still standing in the Unite...

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Francine Poulet Meets the Ghost Raccoon Teaching Guide

Things are getting spooky on Deckawoo Drive! Best-selling children's author Kate DiCamillo brings her trademark style an...

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All About My Town

Distribute a printable social studies activity that has students giving facts about their town.

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Becoming a Town

Learn about the construction and development of towns, past and present.

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Meet Patricia Polacco

Create a mini-book about Patricia Polacco, a well known author.

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