Johnny Appleseed Activities for Engaging In More Writing

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Johnny Appleseed has been a long time staple for many elementary classrooms. Reading, speaking, and writing are skillfully woven throughout the study of this one legend. If you haven’t jumped on board, or maybe it’s been a while since you’ve carved out a little time to focus on this all-time favorite throughout our country, let […]

Read The Cool Bean to Improve Student Relationships Now

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The Cool Bean, written by Jory John, is by far my favorite read-aloud in my classroom. If you haven’t read it yet, I’m just going to say, “What the heck are you waiting for?” The Cool Bean Synopsis Let me tell you why I feel this is a must-read for all elementary classrooms. Jory Johns […]

The Good Egg Book Companion to Enrich Your Lessons

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The Good Egg read-aloud book, written by Jory John, is the perfect read-aloud for any classroom while covering essential standards. The book lends itself to teaching great vocabulary, modeling story structure, and, let’s not forget, teaching about the story’s message. If you’d like to pick up a copy of