Jason Chin's books make complex scientific concepts accessible to young readers. This teacher's guide to Chin's nonfiction books presents strategies for engaging readers before, during and after reading. The reading strategies and activities for Gravity, Redwoods, Coral Reefs, and Island: A Story of the Galápagos are aligned with Common Core State Standards.

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CHOICE BOARDS

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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ACTIVITIES

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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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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BOOK GUIDES

Imani's Moon Teacher's Guide

Use the classroom activities in this comprehensive teacher's guide to integrate Imani's Moon into your English language ...

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No English Teacher's Guide

Introduce your students to Diane and Blanca, two second-grade girls who find a creative way to overcome a language barri...

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Read All About It Teacher's Guide

Promote literature and reading with these pre-reading exercises, classroom activities, and event ideas for Read All Abou...

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Ben's Dream Teacher's Guide

Bring geography to life with this printable teacher's guide to Ben's Dream, a children's book by Chris Van Allsburg.

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Encyclopedia Prehistorica Teacher's Guide

Full of exciting arts & crafts projects, games, writing prompts, and research ideas, this teacher's guide to the Encyclo...

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Tupelo Rides the Rails Teacher's Guide

Engage students in the adventures of Tupelo, an abandoned dog who is searching for a new home.

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