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9 Engaging Review Games for First Grade That Kids Will Actually Like

9 Engaging Review Games for First Grade That Kids Will Actually Like

by Creation Castle | Reading, Math

If you’re looking for an engaging way to review concepts with your kindergarten or first grade students, why not try playing some fun review games? Review games can help keep students engaged while they practice and reinforce the material they’ve learned. We’ve...
One Is a Feast for a Mouse: A Thanksgiving Tale and Helpful Ideas Students Will Enjoy

One Is a Feast for a Mouse: A Thanksgiving Tale and Helpful Ideas Students Will Enjoy

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

This fun cumulative Thanksgiving story of One Is a Feast for a Mouse becomes a bit of a cautionary tale when a little mouse quickly changes from grateful to greedy. Quick LinksSummaryRead Aloud QuestionsBefore ReadingDuring ReadingAfter ReadingConnecting Standards to...
Fletcher and the Falling Leaves: Finding Happiness in Change

Fletcher and the Falling Leaves: Finding Happiness in Change

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

Fletcher and the Falling Leaves reminds us that change doesn’t need to be worrisome and that there is beauty in every season of life. Quick LinksSummaryRead Aloud QuestionsBefore ReadingDuring ReadingAfter ReadingConnecting Standards to Fletcher and the Falling...
What Could Make November Read Alouds More Fun Than A Turkey For Thanksgiving?

What Could Make November Read Alouds More Fun Than A Turkey For Thanksgiving?

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

A Turkey for Thanksgiving by Eve Bunting has been one of my favorite Thanksgiving picture books for many years. My students have always been engaged by the story and love the surprise ending. Quick LinksSummaryRead Aloud QuestionsBefore ReadingDuring ReadingAfter...
The Scarecrow’s Hat: A Circular Story of Clever Problem Solving and Grateful Friends

The Scarecrow’s Hat: A Circular Story of Clever Problem Solving and Grateful Friends

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

Students can easily relate to the “I’ll trade you” theme throughout this lovely fall picture book. Quick LinksSummaryRead Aloud Questions for The Scarecrow’s HatBefore ReadingDuring ReadingAfter ReadingConnecting Standards to The Scarecrow’s...
Too Many Pumpkins Became the Perfect Number of Jack-o-Lanterns

Too Many Pumpkins Became the Perfect Number of Jack-o-Lanterns

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

Too Many Pumpkins is one of my favorite fall books to share in the classroom. I love how this story starts with too many pumpkins but ends with just enough seeds. It is a great lesson in problem solving. Quick LinksSummaryRead Aloud QuestionsBefore ReadingDuring...
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