Historical Fiction: The West

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[Part of an ongoing series of historical fiction book lists for students and teachers. For the full list and to see more info, click here.] The following are subtopics of The West: Traveling West Lewis and Clark/Louisiana…

Thank You, You’ve Saved Me A LOT of Money

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Giving -- it's not always an easy task, especially if what you're giving away could potentially make you money (or at least be written off on your taxes).  It is also often a thankless task…

Tot School: Beach and Ocean Theme

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The great thing about themes is that any academic subject fits into them.  There's no need for objectives at this age, because she has such a limited knowledge of most subjects, totally immersing ourselves in…

Historical Fiction: Immigration to the U.S.

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[Part of an ongoing series of historical fiction book lists for students and teachers. For the full list and to see more info, click here.] Lower Grades A Gift for Gita-Gilmore (2.8/0.5) All the Way to America:…

Historical Fiction: Asia (1 CE to Present)

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[Part of an ongoing series of historical fiction book lists for students and teachers. For the full list and to see more info, click here.]   Multiple Countries Middle Grades (4-8) Between the Dragon and the Eagle-Schneider…

Historical Fiction: Ancient Asia

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[Part of an ongoing series of historical fiction book lists for students and teachers. For the full list and to see more info, click here.] Lower Grades (K-3) Cat and Rat: The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac-Young…

Historical Fiction: WWII Aftermath

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[This is a subtopic of World War II and also part of an ongoing series of historical fiction book lists for students and teachers.  For the full list and to see more info, click here.] The Aftermath  Lower…

Historical Fiction: WWII Home Front

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[This is a subtopic of World War II and also part of an ongoing series of historical fiction book lists for students and teachers.  For the full list and to see more info, click here.] Setting/Home Fronts/Occupied Land…

Historical Fiction: WWII Holocaust and Minorities

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[This is a subtopic of World War II and also part of an ongoing series of historical fiction book lists for students and teachers.  For the full list and to see more info, click here. For photos of…

Historical Fiction: Pre-World War II

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[This is a subtopic of World War II and also part of an ongoing series of historical fiction book lists for students and teachers.  For the full list and to see more info, click here.] Middle Grades (4-8)…

Historical Fiction: World War II

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[Part of an ongoing series of historical fiction book lists for students and teachers.  For the full list and to see more info, click here.]   Pre-War Holocaust and Minorities Home Front Aftermath   Soldiers/Battles/Leaders/Resistance Movements/Spies…

Tot School: Intro to Shapes

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Some find the idea of planning activities for two year olds crazy.   But as a former teacher, I can rarely go a day without planning in my head.  It used to be U.S. History…