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The Secret Garden Picture Book Activities & Lesson Ideas for Elementary Classrooms

I first fell in love with the magic and whimsy of The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett when I was in middle school. I was a voracious reader (still am!), and a frequent visitor to my school’s library. The beautiful classic cover beckoned me to open it.  Once I began reading, I stepped into… Continue reading The Secret Garden Picture Book Activities & Lesson Ideas for Elementary Classrooms

Abridged Books, Book Review, English Language Arts

Abridged Books in the Classroom 

When I was in elementary school, I discovered a series of books called Great Illustrated Classics. My first Great Illustrated Classic was The Time Machine by H.G. Wells, adapted by Shirley Bogart. I was drawn into the futuristic story, the interesting adventures, and the wild idea of a time machine. I imagined where I would… Continue reading Abridged Books in the Classroom