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Click, Clack, Boo! A Tricky Treat Read Aloud for Classroom Halloween Fun

Click, Clack, Boo! A Tricky Treat Read Aloud for Classroom Halloween Fun

by Resource Ranch | Reading, Holiday, Language Arts, Learning Through Literature

Halloween stories don’t have to be scary. Doreen Cronin has written one with the barnyards friends of Click, Clack, Moo. Farmer Brown’s pajamas are sure to bring a few giggles too! Quick LinksClick, Clack, Boo! SummaryRead Aloud QuestionsBefore ReadingDuring...
Room on the Broom Fun Rhyming Read Aloud Halloween Alternative

Room on the Broom Fun Rhyming Read Aloud Halloween Alternative

by Resource Ranch | Reading, Holiday, Language Arts, Learning Through Literature

Although Room on the Broom doesn’t mention Halloween, the main character is a witch, so it fits in nicely with your October read-alouds. Quick LinksSummaryRead Aloud QuestionsBefore ReadingDuring ReadingAfter ReadingConnecting Standards to Room on the BroomStory...
How to Use Google Earth to Travel the World this Christmas

How to Use Google Earth to Travel the World this Christmas

by Creation Castle | Technology, Holiday, Social Studies

Are you looking to add a little more technology to your lessons on Winter Holidays Around the World? Google Earth is the perfect tool to use when “traveling” around the world!   Quick LinksWhat is Google Earth?How can you access Google Earth?How do you create and...
Thanksgiving Activities and Resources We Think Your Students Will Love

Thanksgiving Activities and Resources We Think Your Students Will Love

by Creation Castle | Social Studies, Holiday

Teaching about holidays can be fun, but they are also required. At least they are in Texas. In early elementary, we talk about the origins of customs, holidays, and celebrations celebrated in the community, state, and nation. Among those holidays is Thanksgiving....
3 Steps to Getting Started with Elf on the Shelf in Your Classroom

3 Steps to Getting Started with Elf on the Shelf in Your Classroom

by Creation Castle | Classroom, Holiday

Elf on the Shelf has been a well-known tradition since 2005. But have you ever considered adapting it for your classroom? We all know that as winter break approaches things can get a little crazy in the classroom. I found using an elf helped our class stay positive...
9 Children’s Books to Read This Year When Celebrating Veterans Day

9 Children’s Books to Read This Year When Celebrating Veterans Day

by Creation Castle | Social Studies, Holiday

Veterans Day is on November 11th every year, regardless of which day of the week it falls on. This holiday is a great opportunity to discuss all the branches of the military with your students, as well as the duties and sacrifices of our veterans. Quick LinksVeterans...
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