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March Read Alouds for Elementary Teachers (Grades 1-5) in 2024

Anna Raymond — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 19:10:37 +0000

Are you looking for some March read alouds to add to your classroom library? Interactive read alouds are one of my favorite March activities for kids! Below you will find some great titles that I have enjoyed reading to my students as well as my own children at home during the month of March.

This post features the following March read alouds:

9 March Read Aloud Topics

Check out the list of 9 March read aloud topics you need in your classroom library.

1. Women’s History Month Read Alouds

March is Women’s History Month! This list of Women’s History Month Read Alouds is all about strong and powerful females. Titles included on this list are Rosie Revere, Engineer and Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpre.

2. Read Across America Books

Read Across America Day always occurs during the month of March! These Read Across America Books help to encourage students to read while also celebrating the world of stories! A few titles included on this list are Jabari Jumps, Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpre and We Are Water Protectors.

3. Children’s Books for Disability Awareness Month

March is Disability Awareness Month. This list of Children’s Books for Disability Awareness Month includes the titles Just Ask!, My Brother Charlie and Rescue and Jessica.

4. Leprechaun Read Alouds

This list of Leprechaun Read Alouds include multiple great stories to read on St. Patrick’s Day. Some titles included on this list are Clever Tom and the Leprechaun, How to Catch a Leprechaun and The Gingerbread man and The Leprechaun loose in the School.

5. St. Patrick’s Day Children’s Books

St. Patricks Day always takes place on March 17th. This list of St. Patrick’s Day Children’s Books are all about Leprechauns, four-leaf clovers, and St. Patricks Day luck! Some books included on this list are The Luckiest Leprechaun, Jamie O’Rourke and the Big Potato and Fiona’s Luck.

6. Holi Picture Books

Holi takes place during the month of February or March to celebrate the start of spring and the end of winter. This list of Holi Picture Books include stories about colors and family traditions! Titles included on this list are Holi Hai! and Festival of Colors.

7. Spring Books For Kids

March is the first month of Spring! This list of Spring Books For Kids include stories about flowers, rabbits, and gardens. A few stories included on this list are Tops and Bottoms, Those Pesky Rabbits and The Curious Garden.

8. Easter Books for Kids

Easter takes place in either April or March. This list of Easter Books for kids are all about eggs, bunnies, and Easter traditions! A few books included on this list are The Great Eggscape, The Easter Egg and The Easter Bunny’s Assistant.

9. National Crayon Day Children’s Books

These National Crayon Day Children’s Books include stories about a worldwide favorite coloring tool! This list includes titles like The Day the Crayons Quit, Harold and The Purple Crayon and The Day the Crayons Came Home.

In closing, we hope you found this list of March read alouds helpful!

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February Read Alouds for Elementary Teachers (Grades 1-5) in 2024

Anna Raymond — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 19:05:37 +0000

Are you looking for some February read alouds to add to your classroom library? Interactive read alouds are one of my favorite February activities for kids! Below you will find some great titles that I have enjoyed reading to my students as well as my own children at home during the month of February.

This post features the following February read alouds:

10 February Read Aloud Topics

Check out the list of 10 February read aloud topics you need in your classroom library.

1. Substitute Teacher Books

February is a common time when teachers get sick, which means they have to prep their sub plans in advance! Some Substitute Teacher Books included on this list are The Substitute Teacher from the Black Lagoon, Miss Nelson is Missing, and Substitute Creacher.

2. Jan Brett’s Winter Books

Jan Brett’s Winter Books are perfect to read in the classroom during the cold month of February! A few titles included on this list are Cozy, The Hat and The Mitten.

3. 100th Day of School Books

The 100th day of school is a fun day to celebrate. A couple of good 100th Day Of School Books included on this list are The Night Before the 100th Day of School and 100th Day Worries.

4. Groundhog Day Books

Groundhog Day is always on February 2nd. This list of Groundhog Day Books features many entertaining stories about groundhogs! Some titles included on this list are Groundhug Day, Groundhogs Day Off and Groundhog Gets a Say.

5. Valentine’s Day Picture Books

Valentines Day always takes place on February 14th. This list of Valentine’s Day Picture Books includes stories with patterns of hearts, roses, chocolate, and loving one another! A few titles included on this list are Love Monster and The Last Chocolate, The Love Letter and Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch.

6. Black History Month Books for Kids

February is Black History Month. This list of Black History Month Books for Kids includes many great titles such as My Brother Martin, Henry’s Freedom Box and The Story of Ruby Bridges.

7. Presidents’ Day Books for Kids

Presidents’ Day is always in February. This list of Presidents’ Day Books for Kids include many stories about The White House, voting, and the election process. A few titles included on this list are Duck for President, Looking at Lincoln and If I Ran for President.

8. Dental Health Picture Books

February is National Children’s Dental Health month. These Dental Health Picture Books help educate students on this importance of taking care of their teeth! Some titles included on this list are Doctor De Soto, How to Catch the Tooth Fairy, and Bear’s Loose Tooth.

9. Holi Picture Books

Holi takes place during the month of February or March to celebrate the start of spring and the end of winter. This list of Holi Picture Books include stories about colors, parades, and family traditions. A couple of titles included on this list are Holi Hai! and Festival of Colors.

10. Random Acts of Kindness Week Children’s Books

Random Acts of Kindness Week takes place during the month of February. A few Random Acts of Kindness Week Children’s Books included on this list are Be Kind, The World Needs More Purple People, and Ordinary Mary’s Extraordinary Deed.

In closing, we hope you found this list of February read alouds helpful!

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January Read Alouds for Elementary Teachers (Grades 1-5) in 2024

Anna Raymond — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 18:59:44 +0000

Are you looking for some January read alouds to add to your classroom library? Interactive read alouds are one of my favorite January activities for kids! Below you will find some great titles that I have enjoyed reading to my students as well as my own children at home during the month of January.

This post features the following January read alouds:

12 January Read Aloud Topics

Check out the list of 12 January read aloud topics you need in your classroom library.

1. Substitute Teacher Books

January is often when teachers start to get sick… which means they have to prepare their students for when they might need a sub! Some Substitute Teacher Books included on this list are The Substitute Teacher From the Black Lagoon, Substitute Creacher, and Jamaica and the Substitute Teacher.

2. Jan Brett’s Winter Books

Jan Brett’s Winter Books are perfect to read in the classroom during the cold month of January! A few titles included on this list are Cozy, The Hat and The Mitten.

3. 100th Day Of School Books

The 100th day of school is an important and fun day to celebrate. A couple of good 100th Day Of School Books included on this list are The Night Before the 100th Day of School and 100th Day Worries.

4. Penguin Books for Kids

This list of Penguin Books for Kids is all about the adorable winter bird. This list includes titles such as Penguin Problems, And Tango Makes Three and Tacky and the Winter Games.

5. Chinese New Year Books

Chinese New Year takes place during the month of January. Some Chinese New Year Books books included on this list are Ruby’s Chinese New Year, Goldy Luck and the Three Panda’s and Amy Wu and The Perfect Bao.

6. Animals in Winter Books

These Animals in Winter Books include stories about bears, foxes, and hibernation. A few titles included on this list are Over and Under the Snow, Bear Snores On and Hibernation Station.

7. Children’s Books about Winter

This list of Children’s Books about Winter all take place during the season of winter! A few titles included on this list are A Loud Winter’s Nap, Owl Moon and Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter.

8. Martin Luther King Jr. Books

Martin Luther King Jr. Day takes place on the third Monday of January. This list of Martin Luther King Jr. Books includes titles like My Brother Martin and Martin’s Big Words.

9. Snowmen Read Alouds

These Snowmen Read Alouds are all about the snowball figures created in the snow! Some books included on this list are Snowmen at Night, The Missing Mitten Mystery and How to Catch a Snowman.

10. Children’s Books about Poverty

January is Poverty Awareness Month. This list of Children’s Books about Poverty includes a list of titles such as A Bike Like Sergio’s, Those Shoes and Maddi’s Fridge.

11. Snow Books for Kids

January is often a month associated with snow which often results in snow days! A few titles on this list of Snow Books for Kids include The Snowy Day, Snow Globe Family and Snow Day.

12. New Year’s Books for Kids

The New Year starts on January 1st every year. A few New Year’s Books for Kids included on this list are Squirrel’s New Year’s Resolution, Freedom Soup and Shante Keys and the New Year’s Peas.

In closing, we hope you found this list of January read alouds helpful!

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December Read Alouds for Elementary Teachers (Grades 1-5) in 2023

Anna Raymond — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 18:48:40 +0000

Are you looking for some December read alouds to add to your classroom library? Interactive read alouds are one of my favorite December activities for kids! Below you will find some great titles that I have enjoyed reading to my students as well as my own children at home during the month of December.

This post features the following December read alouds:

12 December Read Aloud Topics

Check out the list of 7 December read aloud topics you need in your classroom library.

1. Christmas Books

Christmas always takes place on December 25th. This list of Christmas Books includes stories about Santa, Christmas trees, and The North Pole! Some titles included on this list are The Night Tree, Mooseltoe and The Polar Express.

2. Hanukkah Books

Hanukkah is celebrated throughout the month of December. These Hanukkah Books are about Menorahs, latkes and many Hanukkah traditions. My favorite book on this list is Latke the Lucky Dog.

3. Christmas Around the World Books

This list of Christmas Around the World Books includes stories about different holiday traditions that take place in Mexico, Australia, Germany, etc. Some stories on this list include The Legend of The Poinsettia, Cobweb Christmas and The Legend of Old Befana.

4. Multicultural Christmas Books

This list of Multicultural Christmas Books highlights stories about celebrating Christmas in different cultures with an emphasis on representation and diversity. One of our favorites on this list includes Too Many Tamales.

5. Reindeer Books

This list of Reindeer Books includes stories staring reindeer characters. Some titles included on this list are How to Catch a Reindeer, Imogene’s Antlers and Dasher: How a Brave Little Doe Changed Christmas Forever.

6. Gingerbread Man Books

These Gingerbread Man Books include multiple stories about gingerbread men, women, babies and even pirates! Some books included in this list are Tough Cookie, Gingerbread Baby and The Gingerbread Girl.

7. Kwanzaa Books

Kwanzaa takes place during the month of December. One of our favorites on this list of Kwanzaa Books is Seven Spools of Thread: A Kwanzaa Story.

8. Elf Books

This list of Elf Books includes multiple stories staring characters who are elves! Some titles included on this list are Memoirs of an Elf, How to Catch an Elf and Pig the Elf.

9. Christmas Tree Books

These Christmas Tree Books are all about the classic Christmas traditon of decorating a tree! A few titles included on this list are Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree, The Christmas Owl and Red and Lulu.

10. Santa Books

These Santa Books include picture books about different versions and stories of the famous Christmas figure, Santa Claus! Some titles included in this list are Santa Bruce, The Animal’s Santa, and How Santa Got His Job.

11. Snow Books

This list of Snow Books all take place on cold and snowy winter days. A few titles included on this list are The Snowy Day, The Snow Dancer and Snowflake Bentley.

12. New Year Books

New Year’s Eve always takes place at the end of December and the New Year begins on January 1st. This list of New Year Books includes titles like Squirrel’s New Year’s Resolution and Shante Keys and the New Year’s Peas.

In closing, we hope you found this list of December read alouds helpful!

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Memorial Day Activities for Elementary Students in 2024

Anna Raymond — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 15:09:00 +0000

These activities are very popular for Memorial Day, but they can be used any time of year. They provide fun and engaging learning experiences to help you celebrate Memorial Day with your class. Check out all of the Memorial Day activities for elementary students below!

5 Memorial Day Activities for Elementary Students

Below are our favorite Memorial Day activities for elementary students.

1. Memorial Day Activity Packet

This Memorial Day Activity Packet is filled with fun and engaging activities students love like a directed drawing writing activity, word search, and crossword puzzle! These activities can be used as center activities, homework, fast finisher tasks, filler activities, or indoor recess activities. Learn more about this print-and-go resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

2. Memorial Day Non-Fiction Reading Unit

This Memorial Day Nonfiction Reading Unit includes 3 leveled reading passages, vocabulary cards, reading and writing activities, and more. It pairs really nicely with our fictional book companions like The Wall, America’s White Table, Thunderboy Jr., and Twenty-One Steps. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

3. The Wall Book Companion Activities

In the book The Wall by Eve Bunting, a young boy and his father take a long trip to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. They are looking for the name of the boy’s grandfather. They find the name and take turns rubbing the name on the wall. The boy’s father even uses paper and a pencil to rub the name onto the paper. They leave the boy’s school picture in front of the wall. The boy learns that while it might be sad at the wall, it is a place of honor. Learn more about these related The Wall activities in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

4. Rolling Thunder Book Companion Activities

In the book Rolling Thunder by Kate Messner, a young boy takes part in The Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom. It is a special day for the boy and his grandfather as they ride for the narrator’s Uncle Zach and the grandfather’s friends. This book is a great way to teach students about Memorial Day and the importance of honoring and remembering veterans. Learn more about these related Rolling Thunder activities in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

5. Twenty-One Steps Book Companion Activities

In the book Twenty-One Steps by Jeff Gottesfeld, students learn about the history of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. We also learn about unknown soldiers through the perspective of one narrating. We learn that the unknown soldiers travel to the Capitol, where mourners gather to honor and respect the fallen. Learn more about these related Twenty-One Steps activities in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

In closing, we hope you found this list of Memorial Day activities for elementary students helpful! If you did, then you may also be interested in these other related posts:

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Asian Pacific Heritage Month Activities for Elementary Students in 2024

Anna Raymond — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 15:28:00 +0000

These activities are very popular for Asian Pacific Heritage Month, but they can be used any time of the year. They provide fun and engaging learning experiences to help you celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage Month with your class. Check out all of the Asian Pacific Heritage Month activities below!

6 Asian Pacific Heritage Month Activities

Below are our favorite Asian Pacific Heritage Month activities.

1. The Seed of Compassion Book Companion

The Seed of Compassion tells the story of a young boy named Desmond Tutu. readers learn that small acts of kindness can have a profound impact on individuals and communities, fostering a more compassionate and caring world. This The Seed of Compassion Book Companion includes reading comprehension questions, writing prompts, SEL lesson ideas, student activities, and much more. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

2. The Empty Pot Book Companion

The Empty Pot tells the story of a young boy named Ping who faces a challenging test set by the Emperor to grow the most beautiful flower. As Ping’s pot remains empty while others’ pots flourish, he learns a valuable lesson about honesty, integrity, and the beauty that lies within one’s character. This The Empty Pot Book Companion includes reading comprehension questions, writing prompts, SEL lesson ideas, student activities, and much more. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

3. Ruby’s Wish Book Companion

Ruby’s Wish is based on a true story about a determined young girl named Ruby who dreams of going to university despite societal expectations for women in ancient China. With her unwavering spirit and the support of her progressive grandfather, Ruby breaks barriers, inspiring readers to pursue their dreams and challenge traditional norms. This Ruby’s Wish Book Companion includes reading comprehension questions, writing prompts, SEL lesson ideas, student activities, and much more. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

4. Eyes that Kiss in the Corners Book Companion

Eyes That Kiss in the Corners celebrates diversity and self-acceptance. Through the eyes of a young Asian girl, readers are guided to appreciate their own unique features and embrace the beauty of their heritage. This Eyes That Kiss in the Corners Book Companion includes reading comprehension questions, writing prompts, SEL lesson ideas, student activities, and much more. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

5. The Name Jar Book Companion

The Name Jar is about a young girl named Unhei who moves from Korea to America and faces the challenge of fitting in with her new classmates. As she grapples with her own identity, Unhei finds support and friendship from her classmates who help her embrace her Korean name. This book teaches valuable lessons about acceptance, cultural diversity, and the power of self-identity. This The Name Jar Book Companion includes reading comprehension questions, writing prompts, SEL lesson ideas, student activities, and much more. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

6. My Name is Yoon Book Companion

My Name Is Yoon follows a young Korean girl named Yoon as she adjusts to a new life in America. Through her struggles to adapt and find her place, Yoon ultimately learns the beauty of her name and embracing her heritage. This book inspires readers to appreciate the importance of cultural identity and self-expression. This My Name is Yoon Book Companion includes reading comprehension questions, writing prompts, SEL lesson ideas, student activities, and much more. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

In closing, we hope you found this list of Asian Pacific Heritage Month activities helpful! If you did, then you may also be interested in these other related posts:

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Mental Health Awareness Month Activities for Elementary Students in 2024

Anna Raymond — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 15:07:00 +0000

These activities are very popular for Mental Health Awareness Month, but they can be used any time of the year. They provide fun and engaging learning experiences to help you celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month with your class. Check out all of the Mental Health Awareness Month activities below!

8 Mental Health Awareness Month Activities

Below are our favorite Mental Health Awareness Month activities for elementary students.

1. Growth Mindset SEL Unit

This Growth Mindset Unit includes engaging activities, helpful teaching resources, and more. Having a growth mindset directly impacts students’ mental health. Learn more about this SEL resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

2. Friendship SEL Unit

This Friendship Unit includes engaging activities, helpful teaching resources, and more. Being able to develop and maintain friendships directly impacts students’ mental health. Learn more about this SEL resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

3. Mindfulness SEL Unit

This Mindfulness Unit includes engaging activities, helpful teaching resources, and more. Practicing mindfulness directly impacts students’ mental health. Learn more about this SEL resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

4. Understanding Emotions SEL Unit

This Understanding Emotions Unit includes engaging activities, helpful teaching resources, and more. Identifying and understanding emotions directly impacts students’ mental health. Learn more about this SEL resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

5. Self-Regulation SEL Unit

This Self-Regulation Unit includes engaging activities, helpful teaching resources, and more. Being able to self-regulate directly impacts students’ mental health. Learn more about this SEL resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

6. Confidence SEL Unit

This Confidence Unit includes engaging activities, helpful teaching resources, and more. Being confident directly impacts students’ mental health. Learn more about this SEL resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

7. Worry SEL Unit

This Worry Unit includes engaging activities, helpful teaching resources, and more. Managing worry effectively directly impacts students’ mental health. Learn more about this SEL resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

8. Resiliency SEL Unit

This Resiliency Unit includes engaging activities, helpful teaching resources, and more. Being resilient directly impacts students’ mental health. Learn more about this SEL resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

In closing, we hope you found this list of Mental Health Awareness Month activities for elementary students helpful! If you did, then you may find these other related posts helpful too:

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Cinco de Mayo Activities for Elementary Students in 2024

Anna Raymond — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 15:07:00 +0000

These Cinco de Mayo activities are very popular in May. They provide fun and engaging learning experiences to help you celebrate Cinco de Mayo with your class. Check out all of the Cinco de Mayo activities for elementary students below!

5 Cinco de Mayo Activities for Elementary Students

Below are our favorite Cinco de Mayo activities for elementary students.

1. Cinco de Mayo Activity Packet

This Cinco de Mayo Activity Packet is filled with fun and engaging activities students love like a directed drawing writing activity, word search, and crossword puzzle! These activities can be used as center activities, homework, fast finisher tasks, filler activities, or indoor recess activities. Learn more about this print-and-go resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

2. Cinco de Mayo Non-Fiction Reading Unit

This Cinco de Mayo Nonfiction Reading Unit includes 3 leveled reading passages, vocabulary cards, reading and writing activities, and more. It pairs really nicely with our fictional book companions like Cinco de Mouse-O, Dragons Love Tacos, Dragons Love Tacos 2, Chicks and Salsa, and Manana Iguana. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

3. Cinco de Mayo Parts of Speech Color by Code Activity

This Cinco de Mayo Color by Code Activity is a fun and engaging task that invites students to practice identifying the parts of speech of thematic words like colorful, celebrate, and tradition. It’s a quick print and go activity you can have printed on your desk whenever you have 15-20 minutes to fill. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

4. How to Build a Taco Writing and Craft Project

This How to Build a Taco Project includes writing and craft resources. It is engaging, meaningful and super easy for teachers to use. This standards-based resource is not only educational, but it also makes a great May bulletin board or door decor. It can be used as Cinco De Mayo activities or art project as well. This resource will help you guide your students step-by-step through the writing process. This resource includes worksheets, graphic organizers, templates, flip books, a rubric and more. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

5. Cinco de Mayo Unit

This Cinco de Mayo Unit focuses on how people in Mexico and the U.S. celebrate this important Mexican holiday. It includes tons of resources for you to pick and choose from or do an in-depth study on this holiday. It’s provides a fun and engaging way to celebrate this holiday and learn about the Mexican culture and traditions. Your 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade students will love all of the printable activities and really enjoy the learning experience! Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

In closing, we hope you found this list of Cinco de Mayo activities for elementary students helpful! If you did, then you may also be interested in these other related posts:

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Mother’s Day Activities for Elementary Students in 2024

Anna Raymond — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 18:27:00 +0000

These activities are very popular for Mother’s Day, but you can use them any time of the year. They provide fun and engaging learning experiences to help you celebrate Mother’s Day with your class. Check out all of the Mother’s Day activities for elementary students below!

3 Mother’s Day Activities for Elementary Students

Below are our favorite Mother’s Day activities for kids at the elementary level.

1. Mother’s Day Activity Packet

This Mother’s Day Activity Packet is filled with fun and engaging activities students love. There are activities like a directed drawing writing activity, word search, and crossword puzzle! Use these activities as center activities, homework, fast finisher tasks, filler activities, or indoor recess activities. Learn more about this print-and-go resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

2. Mother’s Day Non-Fiction Reading Unit

This Mother’s Day Nonfiction Reading Unit includes 3 leveled reading passages, vocabulary cards, reading and writing activities, and more. It pairs really nicely with our fictional book companions like Llama Llama Misses Mama and Mother Bruce. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

2. Mother’s Day Gift for Students’ Families

This resource is the perfect Mother’s Day gift for students to bring home to their families! This will be your go to gift to students because it is meaningful and special. It is also low cost and easy to make in the classroom. Your students’ families will surely thank you! It truly is a gift that keeps on giving! Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

In closing, we hope you found this list of Mother’s Day activities for elementary students helpful! If you did, then you may also be interested in these other related posts:

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National Creativity Day Activities for Elementary Students in 2024

Anna Raymond — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 14:09:00 +0000

These activities are very popular for National Creativity Day, but they can be used any time of the year. They provide fun and engaging learning experiences to help you celebrate National Creativity Day with your class. Check out all of the National Creativity Day activities below!

3 National Creativity Day Activities

Below are our favorite activities for discussing and promoting creativity.

1. The Dot Book Companion

This The Dot Book Companion includes reading comprehension questions, writing prompts, SEL lesson ideas, list of key vocabulary from the book accompanied by kid-friendly definitions, printable student activities, and much more. It’s part of our Starts With a Story collection. Learn more about this book companion resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

2. The Most Magnificent Thing Book Companion

This The Most Magnificent Thing Book Companion includes reading comprehension questions, writing prompts, SEL lesson ideas, list of key vocabulary from the book accompanied by kid-friendly definitions, printable student activities, and much more. It’s part of our Starts With a Story collection. Learn more about this book companion resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

3. The Little Red Fort Book Companion

This The Little Red Fort Book Companion Bundle includes reading comprehension questions, writing prompts, SEL lesson ideas, list of key vocabulary from the book accompanied by kid-friendly definitions, printable student activities, and much more. It’s part of our Starts With a Story collection. Learn more about this book companion resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!

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