Lesson Plans - Simple and Fun
Many of our books have lesson plans or printables to accompany them. They include complete lesson plans, discussion guides, and coloring pages.
THE READ AND WRITE SERIES -
Makes essay writing simple and fun!
This 22-page download includes graphic organizers for writing opinion, narrative and informative essays. It turns the books into a complete--and simple!--writing lesson.
Need more support? We've got videos that walk you through the process of teaching writing for kids:
Opinion Essays with Darcy Pattison
Narrative Essays with Darcy Pattison
Questions? Email SueFoster@mimshouse.com
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