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Jumanji book report activity

January 8, 2019
by Evan-Moor
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Jumanji Reading Book Projects and Author Study

Here are some fun book report ideas to incorporate around the popular children’s book Jumanji: A Jungle Adventure by Chris Van Allsburg. These creative book report activities inspire reluctant readers by incorporating hands-on learning in meaningful and artistic ways. Download your … Continue reading →

March 20, 2015
by Evan-Moor
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Teaching Kids to Think like an Author

Once children are actively reading, the next critical step is getting them to understand the author’s role in a book. After we read a book, it is always interesting to hear my students answer the question, “Why do you think … Continue reading →

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