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Visit Scholastic Reading Club's blog for something new every day, from author interviews and exclusive videos to timely reading lists...

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Pumpkins in the Primary Classroom Curricular Unit

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Charts and Graphs | Counting and Numbers | Literature | Literature Appreciation | Early Math

A thematic, interdisciplinary curricular unit that presents pumpkin-themed lesson plans in language arts, mathematics, and science.

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Teachers' Picks: Books for Fall

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Literature | Early Reading | Autumn Themes

Books with striking illustrations, early reader favorites, the best tales in the West, and — of course — a few spooky stories.

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Build Skillful Writers!

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Helpful advice, inspiring ideas, and e-reading resources for using Storia in your classroom.

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Daily Starters
Teachable Moment

When Walt Disney first created his most famous character, he called him Mortimer. Disney’s wife, Lillian, convinced Disney to change the name to Mickey. Mickey Mouse made his debut in the 1928 film Steamboat Willie.

Fun Fact

There are more than 1,200 bat species in the world. Bats make up 25 percent of all mammal species! The smallest is the bumblebee bat. (It's also the smallest mammal in the world.) It's about the size of a large bumblebee and weighs 2 grams. That's less than a penny.

Language

A proper noun names a particular person, place, or thing. A proper noun always begins with a capital letter.

Correct the sentences.

1. shari’s tour included the eiffel tower and the louvre museum.

2. on his way home from camp, chris stopped in Washington, d.c. to visit gloria and me.

Math

What is the value of the underlined digits?

3,452,573

21,526,980

964,419,582

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Expo Writing Resources
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Writing

Reinforce your students' writing skills with these creative tips and tools.

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Lexus Eco Challenge
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Alternative Energies | Global Warming and Climate Change | Pollution | Recycling

Enter the Land and Water challenge now for a chance to help our planet, one community at a time.

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The Art of Duck Tape
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Arts and Creativity

Challenge your students and spark their imaginations by using a new and exciting medium all while "unrolling" art history and culture, and exploring artistic styles!

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