Reading and Writing
Reading Nonfiction Background Information for Teachers, Parents and Caregivers
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This page provides information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about reading nonfiction. It is designed to complement the Reading Nonfiction topic page on BrainPOP Jr.
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Classroom Activities: Ezra Jack Keats
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These classroom activities are designed to complement the Ezra Jack Keats topic on BrainPOP Jr.
Picture Books
Have partners work together to make their own picture book. They should brainstorm ide...
Classroom Activities: Cynthia Rylant
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These classroom activities are designed to complement the Cynthia Rylant topic on BrainPOP Jr.
When I Was Young...
Read When I was Young in the Mountains together as a class or in reading pairs. D...
Classroom Activities: Dr. Seuss
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These classroom activities are designed to complement the Dr. Seuss topic on BrainPOP Jr.
Rhyme Time
Select a book by Dr. Seuss, such as Hop on Pop. Have pairs or small groups work together to cre...
Classroom Activities: Jon Scieszka
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These classroom activities are designed to complement the Jon Scieszka topic on BrainPOP Jr.
Fractured Fairy Tales Collaboration
If possible, read The True Story of the Three Little Pigs together ...
Choosing a Book Activities for Kids
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These classroom activities are designed to complement the Choosing a Book topic on BrainPOP Jr.
Book Swap
Have your students bring in old books and trade with each other. Students can browse the b...
Classroom Activities: Character
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These classroom activities are designed to complement the Character topic on BrainPOP Jr.
Character on Trial
Together with your students, discuss the antagonists, or “bad guys,” in several fairy t...
Classroom Activities: Eloise Greenfield
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These classroom activities are designed to complement the Eloise Greenfield topic on BrainPOP Jr.
Poem Song
Help students understand and appreciate the rhythm of Greenfield's poetry. Together, cho...
Family and Homeschool Activities: Cynthia Rylant
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These family and homeschool activities are designed to complement the Cynthia Rylant topic on BrainPOP Jr.
Meet an Author
Many local libraries have readings by local and touring authors. Some cities...
Classroom Activities: Book Reports
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These classroom activities are designed to complement the Book Reports topic on BrainPOP Jr.
Everyone’s a Critic
Share a few book or movie reviews with your children. If possible, share live revie...
