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Animated Stories for Social Skills

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I’ve recently started to incorporate online read-aloud stories into my daily routine, and have discovered there are so many great books out there online!
Here are three different sources where you can find FREE online stories!

Howard Wigglebottom Stories
My favorite find in the last year is the site dedicated to the Howard Wigglebottom stories. These cute animations focus on character building, social and emotional development, and lots of other essential ingredients for the primary classroom.And guess what? They are all animated on [Read More…]

Online Stories for Book Companions

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WHY USE BOOK COMPANIONS?
Book companions allow teachers to use one story to practice a number of core reading and writing skills.
In my classroom, it ensures that I continue to use literature to explore things like story structure, sequencing, character traits, letter writing formats, comprehension and more. We can also have fun with stories using partner plays, comic book writing, and art projects.
Using book companions keeps all the lessons focused and organized, makes my planning easier, and makes assessment simple because [Read More…]

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