Explore the many multicultural children's books by Ezra Jack Keats with this printable teaching guide and activity suggestions. This packet includes an author biography, teaching strategies to guide reading, cross-curricular activities, games, and worksheets that complement the books by this Caldecott Medal-winner.

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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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The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats

The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats Summary of the Story Peter wakes up to find it has snowed and goes out to play in it.

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Whistle for Willie by Ezra Jack Keats

Whistle for Willie by Ezra Jack Keats Summary of the Story Peter learns to whistle so that his dog will come to him.

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The World of Kevin Henkes: A Picture Book Guide

Develop children's interest in reading with picture books by Kevin Henkes.

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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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A Guide to Teaching About Freedom Struggles

This teaching guide includes author interviews, discussion questions, cross-curricular activities, and reading strategie...

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A Teacher's Guide to the World of Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell

Study important childhood themes of communication, self-awareness, self-control, self-esteem, imagination, feelings, fam...

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