10 Ways to Extend a Read-Aloud Lesson

10 Ways to Extend a Read-Aloud Lesson A read-aloud is often one of the most enjoyable parts of the day. Learners gather together, listen to a story, meet interesting characters, and become immersed in a new world. But what happens after the story ends? …

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100th Day of School: Celebrating Growth, Learning, and 100 Days of Discovery

The 100th Day of School is an invitation to help children pause, reflect, and celebrate how much they have learned, experienced, and discovered throughout the school year. For young children, the 100th Day of School is not simply about counting to 10…

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Groundhog Day: Exploring Weather, Predictions, Seasons, and Curiosity with Young Children

Groundhog Day is a fun opportunity to help little learners explore weather, seasons, predictions, observation skills, and scientific thinking through one of winter’s most beloved traditions. For young children, Groundhog Day is more than a famous gro…

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Teaching Kindness, Peace, and Community on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is an opportunity to explore kindness, fairness, courage, and community through meaningful stories, reflection, and conversation. For children, learning about Martin Luther King Jr. is not about memorizing dates or historic…

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Hanukkah: Exploring Light, Tradition, and Connection With Children

Hanukkah is an invitation to help children explore family traditions, cultural heritage, resilience, and the symbolism of light through meaningful experiences and shared celebrations. For young children, Hanukkah is not about memorizing historical ev…

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