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These free football writing prompts are sure to be high interest for even some of the most reluctant writers! There are sixteen writing prompts below so there is something that should appeal to every learner. Pair them with my free football word search and you have lots of fun for the football lovers in your …
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For learners who love football, this free football word search printable for kids will be just the thing! It has twelve popular football related words that will help reinforce vocabulary and spelling. Word searches are also excellent for developing visual skills. And, besides, football and word searches are just fun so this is win-win! (Sharing this …
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Scarecrows are a fun and colorful part of fall. Children of all ages, but especially kindergarten and first grade children, will enjoy a special scarecrow unit study featuring books, activities, writing prompts, and printables related to scarecrows. If unit studies are new to you, check out my post on How to Create a Unit Study. …
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Miss Suzy by Miriam Young and pictures by Arnold Lobel is the delightful story of a little gray squirrel who lives “in the tip, tip, top of a tall oak tree.” First published by Parents’ Magazine Press in 1964, this classic book has been enjoyed by generations of children. It teaches important themes such as …
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Autumn: An Alphabet Acrostic by Steven Schnur (illustrated by Leslie Evans) is one of my favorite fall books. It combines so many of my favorite elements of a book. It is the first book in a series that includes Spring: An Alphabet Acrostic, Summer: An Alphabet Acrostic, and Winter: An Alphabet Acrostic. Autumn: An Alphabet …
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One Red Apple is a gorgeously illustrated book that traces the life cycle of an apple tree. Written by Harriet Ziefert and with paintings by Karla Gudeon, the book is a visual feast. This was one of those books that as soon as I picked it up in the children’s section, I knew it was …
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The scarecrow is a sure symbol of fall! This is a fun scarecrow craft that is easy to do even for moms, teachers, and students who might be a bit artistically challenged! If you would like lots of scarecrow ideas, don’t miss my Scarecrow Unit Study Activities post full of ideas! So let’s see how …
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Is there anything more lovely than fall? I love this beautiful season of colorful trees, bright blue skies, and cooler temperatures. Sigh. It’s such a wonderful transition month. This week our second grade blogging team is featuring activities and printables related to poetry. I’ve created copywork from the poem “Autumn Fires” by Robert Louis Stevenson. “Autumn …
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This week I received a copy of Monica Wellington’s new book MY LEAF BOOK from her publisher. I was so excited because I enjoy the beautiful and unique illustrations in her picture books. The timing was absolutely providential because our theme for this week’s activity or printable was leaves and I was struggling with what …
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It’s no secret that I’m a fan of Monica Wellington’s books. The first book I found by chance in a bookstore. It was Apple Farmer Annie which is still one of my all-time favorite picture books. I had the opportunity to interview Monica when Colors for Zena was released. So you can imagine how excited …
