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Bonkers About Beads

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Students explore written communication of different cultures, practice identifying letters of the alphabet, and recognize and create patterns with beaded letters.

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beads, the alphabet, cultural awareness

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alphabet, arts, beads, culture, social studies
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K - 2nd
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Social Studies & History
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