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Round is a Tortilla Activities

Round is a Tortilla by Roseanne Greenfield Thong is a great book to connect to a math unit about shapes in real life! It also celebrates Hispanic Heritage which makes it perfect for Hispanic Heritage Month. Keep reading to grab a free book companion. Let’s see what’s included in this jam packed free download. STORYMAP The Story map is used to find key elements of the story. I love doing this in the whole group setting on the board as a group. The visuals make this a differentiated activity! Story Map Worksheet. After completing the story map as a whole group, you can break off into small groups to review the story map activity at each students individual level. Download...

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Lovecraft Minus Lovecraft: The Best Cosmic Horror Books that Reject Lovecraft’s Racism

I love cosmic horror. As the world has become increasingly baffling, nonsensical, and outright terrifying, I’ve been drawn to reading cosmic horror stories more and more. There’s something about humans facing overwhelming powers beyond our comprehension that’s…definitely not comforting, but kind of relatable. H. P. Lovecraft may not be the creator of the cosmic horror genre, but he is perhaps the figure that looms largest in its history. While his stories vary wildly in quality, there are some brilliant moments that have influenced media from books and films to video games and TTRPGs for the past century. However, Lovecraft’s literary legacy is tainted by Lovecraft himself. H. P. Lovecraft is almost as famous for his racism and antisemitism as he...

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5 Adapted Activities for Pumpkin Soup

Let’s take a look at some activities included in the Pumpkin Soup Book Companion that are great to pair with this read aloud.  Pumpkin Soup by Helen Cooper is great seasonal story about the difficulties of friendship. STORYMAP The Story map is used to find key elements of the story. I love doing this in the whole group setting on the board as a group. The visuals make this a differentiated activity! After completing the story map as a whole group, you can break off into SEQUENCING Sequencing is also a great activity to do whole group and then split off to complete individually for review and to check for understanding. VOCABULARY Vocabulary is easy to review after the first time reading...

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Best Personal Websites: 35+ Examples to Blow Your Mind

A personal website is your chance to showcase your personality and credentials in an engaging format. But without strong personal website examples to guide you, you may not know how to get started or what will work best for your personal branding. In this post, we’ll cover the best examples of personal websites we’ve seen — including resume websites, portfolios, blogs, and demo websites. Why create a personal website? Here's the thing about resumes and cover letters: No matter how unique you try to make your own, for the most part, they tend to read dry. And there's a good reason for it: It's supposed to be a single, no-frills page that documents your work experience. And while being concise...

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Subtraction Color By Number Worksheets That Are Actually Fun

Subtraction Color By Number Worksheets That Are Actually Fun Looking for Subtraction Color By Number Worksheets? You have DEFINITELY come to the right place. I am super excited to share these worksheets with you because I know that your students will absolutely love them. Yep – these are worksheets that are ACTUALLY fun. How often can we say that about a subtraction worksheet (spoiler: never). Keep reading to learn all about the BEST Subtraction Color By Number Worksheets! Don’t forget to scroll to the bottom to snag your FREE color by number reading comprehension worksheet! What is included? You receive a total of 10 subtraction worksheets in this set! There’s an answer key included too that has both the answers...

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