My Memory Box

First graders examine the items that Wilfred Gordon McDonald Partridge took to Miss Nancy that are inside a decorated shoebox. They read THE MAGIC BOX from CAT AMONG THE PIGEONS and talk about those memories they could put into the box.

Immerse your class in a good story with an extensive resource featuring reader's theater techniques. The worksheets are designed for both teacher and student, and carefully explain how to organize, write, and perform stories in a...

Students write sentences and illustrate pictures that relate to special mementos they bring to class.

First graders create a coloring book based on pictures they pick out. They use Microsoft Paint to create their illustrations. They write sentences at the bottom of each picture.

Young scholars read and listen to stories and sayings in New Mexico families. Using the text, they discoer the values and beliefs of a culture. They reflect on the meanings of symbols related to water. They discover the importance...