10 Hispanic Heritage Month Books for the Classroom
Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated annually from September 15 through October 15, is a wonderful opportunity to bring history, culture, and inspiring stories into the classroom. When students learn about Hispanic and Latino culture, influential individuals, traditions, and contributions, they gain a deeper understanding of the people and events that have helped shape our world. From…
Toys to Tales Writing Center
If you’ve ever watched a child play with toys, you’re a witness to storytelling. From an early age, children are writers. As they play with their Barbies or soldiers or favorite television figurines, they are creating characters with motivations, desires, and personalities. When they arrange those toys in a camping scene, a desert, an ocean,…
7 Picture Books Inspired by Dolly Parton
We are heartbroken by the loss of dear Dolly Parton. She felt like a friend, and somehow, we thought she would live forever. To us, Dolly was the ultimate librarian. Through her Imagination Library, Dolly understood the power of putting a book into a child’s hands and believing that their future could be bigger than…
Woods Runner by Gary Paulsen: Novel Study Activities
Discover engaging Woods Runner novel study activities that bring Gary Paulsen’s historical fiction novel to life. Explore setting analysis, foreshadowing, characterization, creative projects, and meaningful connections to Revolutionary War history.
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