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Metaphors in Snowman-Cold=Puddle #ClassroomConnections

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A third-grade teacher emailed me last week to say she was using Snowman-Cold=Puddle to teach metaphors to her ENL students. She wondered if I could share anything with her. I did, and then I thought, this might be useful for other teachers, too! So, here’s what I told her. Thanks for your question! First off, […]

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Fun and Games in Writing in the Classroom

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Hi, teachers! I’m sharing some thoughts on how using some game strategies in your classroom can free kids up to be braver, more creative writers. You can check it out at Mackin’s Teacher Talk blog here. Enjoy! “As a former eighth-grade English teacher, I realize that you have SO MUCH to fit into so little […]

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Ready for Earth Day? #ClassroomConnections

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It’s almost Earth Day! It’s a great time to pull out my Can Be… books, which all celebrate our planet. And if you want some book-related activities, go here to find links to teaching guides, activity sheets and more! The focus this year is on plastic pollution, so you might also look for Loree Griffin […]

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A Book for World Water Day! #ClassroomConnections

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March 22 is World Water Day, and I hope you’ll consider sharing my book, Water Can Be…. It shares, in engaging rhyme and with gorgeous art by Violeta Dabija, the many important roles water plays in our world. Plus, I donate a percentage of my royalties to WaterAid, a fabulous water charity! Here’s my water […]

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A Poem for National Pig Day on March 1 [Classroom Connections] [Poetry Friday]

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Happy Poetry Friday! (Wondering what Poetry Friday is? Click here.) [My Classroom Connections posts will share a way to connect one of my books or poems to a classroom topic–often something timely that you might be covering in the next month or so. Please share this post if you have educator friends who might be […]

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Charles Drew and National Red Cross Month [Classroom Connections]

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Charles Drew,  an African American doctor, was the director of the American Red Cross’ first blood collection program in 1941.  That same year, the Red Cross announced it wouldn’t accept blood from African Americans. An outcry from many African Americans forced a change in the program, but the Red Cross kept blood from African Americans […]

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A Poem for Read Across America Day! #ClassroomConnections

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March 2 is Read Across America Day! Here’s a poem to start off your storytime. When I read this poem with kids, I act out the poem using simple motions that they can mimic. Give it a try! Calling All Readers I’ll tell you a story. I’ll spin you a rhyme. I’ll spill some ideas— […]

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A Poem for Black History Month and for Dreamers [Classroom Connections] [Poetry Friday]

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Happy Poetry Friday! (Wondering what Poetry Friday is? Click here.) [My Classroom Connections posts will share a way to connect one of my books or poems to a classroom topic–often something timely that you might be covering in the next month or so. Please share this post if you have educator friends who might be […]

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Supermoon, Blue Moon, AND Lunar Eclipse–January 31! [Classroom Connections]

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[My Classroom Connections posts will share a way to connect one of my books or poems to a classroom topic–often something timely that you might be covering in the next month or so. Please share with your teacher friends you think might be interested. Thanks!] Look up! The supermoon on January 31 will also be […]

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