Elly Elementary

Poppleton is a fun character that young children love.   Poppleton Book 1 by Cynthia Rylant is a charming collection of three short stories about a lovable pig named Poppleton. In his new neighborhood, Poppleton builds friendships with...

Children love reading and solving mysteries...;.   In Sherlock Hound and the Case of the Disappearing Necklace, the clever detective Sherlock Hound and his loyal assistant Watson investigate the mysterious theft of a valuable necklace. Using...

Children love the adventures of Cam Jansen.   Young Cam Jansen and the Lost Tooth by David A. Adler follows Cam, a young girl with a photographic memory, as she helps her friend Annie solve a mystery. During a school outing at the park, Annie...

Children love Benny and Penny stories.....   In Benny and Penny in Just Pretend by Geoffrey Hayes, the story revolves around two sibling mice, Benny and Penny, and their playful but sometimes frustrating relationship. Benny wants to play...

Your class will enjoy this Cynthia Rylant treasure.   Reading activities for Mr. Putter & Tabby Dance the Dance by Cynthia Rylant focuses on comprehension, vocabulary, and creativity. Begin with a discussion of the story’s...

A lesson plan for Fathers, Mothers, Sisters, Brothers by Mary Ann Hoberman focuses on celebrating family relationships and exploring diversity within families. Begin by reading the book aloud, emphasizing its rhyming text and joyful celebration...

Twas the Night Before Christmas is one of the most well-known Christmas stories for children and so much fun to read and enjoy together.   Reading comprehension for ’Twas the Night Before Christmas involves helping students...

In this lesson plan for Papagayo by Gerald McDermott, students will explore themes of cooperation, problem-solving, and environmental science. Begin with a read-aloud of the story, focusing on Papagayo's interactions with the nocturnal...

Auntie Claus is the story about the Claus family who live in NYC in a nice building. The aunt is mysterious and she disappears from Halloween to Valentines day on 'Business'. Sophie decides to find out what is going on. She find the aunt is the sister of...

A lesson plan for The Gold-Threaded Dress by Carolyn Marsden for 3rd-5th graders focuses on themes of friendship, cultural diversity, and empathy. Begin by reading the story together, discussing how Oy's unique Thai heritage influences her...

For The Paperboy by Dav Pilkey, this comprehensive teaching resource includes a lesson plan focused on themes like responsibility, daily routines, and the beauty of morning quiet. The lesson plan starts with a read-aloud to introduce students...

How do you retell a story? What are the words you use to keep your storry in order?   A lesson plan on sequencing a story for 2nd/3rd graders begins with reading a short story aloud, then discussing its main events. Students would identify the...