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Hosting Your Own Pet Show: A Guide for Teachers and Librarians

How to Host a Pet Show! With the help of reading consultant Rachael Walker, we’ve come up with the enclosed classroom guide to help introduce your kids to fresh descriptive and action words (and, of course, to Julia, Charles and … Continue reading

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Wanted: A few good pets

In How to Behave at a Dog Show, Julia and Charles learn that their dog, Rexie, is not exactly best-in-show material. But he’s best at lots of other things. We’re betting your pet is best at something, too. Something quirky. Something … Continue reading

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Summer Writing Journal: Week 11

Yipes: How did the season get by us so fast? The first thing you should do this week is make a list of anything you still want to do. Splash around in a creek? Find the best lemonade? Is there anything … Continue reading

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Summer Writing Journal: Week 10

I have friends whose kids are starting back to school this week, so for some of you, summer has already ended. Still posting this week and next week, though, for those of you still plugging away. In my room: Pick … Continue reading

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Summer Writing Journal: Week 9

Firefly: Have you spent enough time looking at fireflies this summer? Spend some time in your backyard looking at them tonight. Jot down a few descriptive words. And then, you guessed it: write a short poem. Rate your camp: Did you … Continue reading

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