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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

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How One Teacher Transformed Her Writing Block with Canva

One of the best parts of teaching is connecting with other educators and discovering what’s really working in their classrooms. Hearing about the lessons or strategies that sparked growth and confidence in students is incredibly inspiring. I also love to hear what works for other teachers because it means it could work in my classroom… Continue reading How One Teacher Transformed Her Writing Block with Canva

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6 Engaging Activities for Cranberry Thanksgiving

Cranberry Thanksgiving by Harry and Wende Devlin is one of those cozy, nostalgic, perfect autumnal picture books. I remember my 4th-grade teacher reading it aloud to my class days before Thanksgiving break, as turkey crafts lined our walls and visions of a delicious dinner played in my mind. As a North Carolina girl, the cranberry… Continue reading 6 Engaging Activities for Cranberry Thanksgiving