7 September Picture Books and Activities Kids Love
September signals that fall is almost here and that means it’s time to pull out our favorite September picture books and activities to share with
Writing
Do you want to foster a community of budding young writers in your classroom? Are you struggling to find ways to turn your reluctant writers into awesome authors? In this section, I include engaging ideas to help you teach your students the skills essential to the craft of writing.
Character Traits Writing Foldable
This Outside/Inside Face Foldable is a fun activity to use when studying character traits. This download includes a printable face template and directions on ways to use it in your classroom.
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How To Make A Gift Bag Book
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Biographies Will Keep Your Students Thinking!
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Are you looking for a fun way to teach describing characters and character traits? Try this! Fold each side of a horizontal sheet of paper to
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