7 Reasons Picture Books are Important for Upper Elementary Kids
Picture books aren’t just for primary kids! Look no further than sophisticated picture books if you’re searching for a fun and effective way to encourage
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Reading and ELA Skills are the foundation of much of our instruction, but they don’t have to be boring! In this section, I share strategies to incorporate thinking skills into your ELA instruction along with ways to help your students cultivate a love of reading.
Kamala Harris Biography and Activities
This biography unit on Kamala Harris includes a biography and 11 reader response activities. These activities engage students in critical thinking while learning about the life of the first female vice-president of the United States and first vice president of African-American or South Asian-American descent.
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Have you ever thought about the fact that the skills that are the hardest for you to learn are often the ones you remember best?
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