Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig is the tale of a very lucky donkey who finds a pebble he thinks will be perfect for his collection. He …
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Continue ReadingUse the book Strega Nona by Tomie de Paola to work on reading comprehension with your first graders. These Strega Nona lesson plans will focus on …
Continue ReadingLearn about background and a lesson plan on the Woodland Indian Tribes. Teach about village life, structures, significant individuals, locations, and …
Continue ReadingScieszka’s short picture book rendition of the classic tale about three pigs and a big bad wolf is the perfect story to use when teaching …
Continue ReadingFirst graders love Tomie de Paola’s series of books about Strega Nona and her slightly incompetent assistant, Big Anthony. Your students will …
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