Mims House Books Blog
Not-So Classic Fairy Tales
Fairy Tale Books
Nothing excites young readers more than picture books full of fairy tales. Children everywhere fall ...
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Halloween Festivities, Felines, and Friends
Halloween Story Struggles
Many spooky stories surround Halloween, telling mad tales of witches, vampires, and monst...
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A Wonky First Day of School
First Day of School Book - A Fresh Look
At one point or another, young kids from all over will have to face the same ...
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MimsHouse Lesson Plans
Throughout Darcy Pattison’s writing career, she has written many books on important moments in science and extraordin...
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Christmas in July Lesson Plans
Even though Christmas is half a year away and the summer sun is blasting at full power, children still long to experi...
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Great STEM Books for Fourth Graders
Why Science Books?
Summer: the few months of freedom from school and early-morning alarms. It’s a time to relax, make...
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The Wall that Freed Boston
The Setting
The American Revolutionary War era was a hard time to be alive.
British soldiers forced people to house a...
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2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Get Ready Now!
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
You hear that, world? The big day is fast approaching, so rustle up some solar eclipse glass...
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The Inventor of Aquariums
If you wanted to read a picture book to young readers about sea creatures, women in STEM, and amazing inventions, whe...
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60 Developmental Elementary Science Writing Prompts
Science and STEM Writing Journal Prompts
In your science classroom, what are the best ways to ask kids to write about...
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Monster Trouble in Nantucket
The Real Life Tale
Ever wondered what lies beyond the sandy beaches or rolling tides of the sea? Well, you’re not alo...
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6 Amazing Stand-Alone Middle Grade Novels: Come on an Epic Journey
When kids outgrow picture books, it's time to introduce them to the best classic children's books. Short chapter boo...
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