Stories by Storie - Resources and Ideas for the Elementary Classroom

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Choosing Books for Reading Groups
Using Novels with Small Groups in the Primary Grades
Teaching Students to Summarize Using the Somebody Wanted But So Then Strategy
Ways to Use Stuffed Animals in the Classroom

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Red and Lulu Activities

November 23, 2020

Red and Lulu is a beautiful story that combines Christmas cheer with the magic of New York City. Within its pages you will find a message about how important it is to be surrounded by love. Here are some printable and digital Red and Lulu activities you can use in the classroom or at home. ABOUT THE BOOK Written and… Read More

Benefits of Nonfiction Texts in the Primary Classroom

November 16, 2020

If you’ve been around for awhile, you know how much I love to share picture books and chapter books with kids. There’s something so exciting about getting caught up in the characters and storyline. But I also know how important it is to share nonfiction texts with students. Here are several reasons why children need nonfiction in the primary classroom…. Read More

3 Ways to Foster Gratitude in the Classroom

November 9, 2020

If you want your students to switch their mindset from one of entitlement to one of gratitude, you need to model and instill a community in your classroom that values that trait. Here are three 3 ways to foster gratitude in the classroom. Read Books about Gratitude and Thankfulness This is probably the easiest way to spread this message in… Read More

My Fantabulous Brain Activities

November 2, 2020

Kids do not learn at the same pace or in the same way. So when learning doesn’t comes easily, some kids internalize their struggles and question their abilities. So how can we help? We can teach kids the tools and strategies needed to help make their brains stronger. My Fantabulous Brain by Julia Cook shows kids how this works. I… Read More

Aaaarrgghh! Spider! Activities

October 19, 2020

Aaaarrgghh! Spider! is a short and sweet story about a spider who finds a family. Here are a few activities you can pair with the book.

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Stories by Storie

3 days ago

❤️❤️❤️Reading is not only a meaning-making transaction between the author and the reader, it’s a magic-making experience and sharing this magic with students is one of the greatest gifts teachers can give their students, virtually or in person.
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4 days ago

Balloons Over Broadway is not your average Thanksgiving book. This one tells the story of Tony Sarg, a master puppeteer who helped create the first helium-filled balloons that are now a staple of the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade.⁣
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Many classrooms now use this book as inspiration for their own school-wide balloon parades. Whether your kids watch these parades as spectators on the sidelines or through videos online, let them describe their favorite balloons with a fun kid craft. Swipe to take a peek. You can find this craft along with more activities for Balloons Over Broadway in my TpT store. This resource has printable and digital options. ⁣
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Stories by Storie

5 days ago

With the holidays quickly approaching, there are many important lessons students can learn from books to help encourage gratitude and thankfulness. Here are some books about gratitude and thankfulness that you can read together. I encourage you to share these books not just at the holidays, but throughout the whole year. bit.ly/36QxMQz ... See MoreSee Less

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Stories by Storie

6 days ago

The turkey fell into the pond?⁣
The pies were sold out?⁣
The class bunny ate the salad?⁣
Mashed potatoes on the wall?⁣
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Sounds like a 2020 Thanksgiving, right? But this is what happens in Thanksgiving at the Tappletons’. Fortunately, this family comes to realize that there is more to Thanksgiving than a turkey and the trimmings.⁣
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After reading this story, kids can make their own Thanksgiving placemat craft that opens to reveal a piece of writing. Since this will be a Thanksgiving like no other, students can share a memory, things they are thankful for, their favorite Thanksgiving foods, a holiday gone wrong, or something else. You can find this activity in my TpT store. Tap the photos for more info.
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7 days ago

Have you ever had one of those days when a negative thought seems to take over? You try to shake it, but no matter how hard you try it lingers? I know I have! I think that’s why I was drawn to Catching Thoughts.

In this story, a young girl is bothered by a negative thought. She tells it to go away, ignores it, yells at it, and even starts to cry, but the thought won’t go away. Frustrated and discouraged, the girl finally looks that bad thought right in the face and says”Hello”. That’s when she starts to notice the beautiful and positive thoughts around her. As she catches these new thoughts, she is finally able to let go of the negative one.

This book would be a great addition to your social-emotional learning book collection! It shows kids that big feelings are normal, but there are ways to acknowledge those feelings and strategies for working through them. I have been taking a course on SEL, and this book ties in so well with mindfulness.

How do you chase the negative thoughts away?

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