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Clifford the Big Red Dog: Everything You Need
Lesson plans, games, books, and other Clifford the Big Red Dog resources for teaching young readers.
Activities and Games, Lesson Plans
Have Respect
Grades: PreK–K, 1–2
Teach social and emotional skills and encourage respect for diversity with this lesson plan featuring Clifford the Big Red Dog
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Creating a Classroom Community
Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12
A successful classroom community promotes positive social skills. Foster a sense of belonging in your classroom with these tips.
Clifford Books
Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12
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 Computer Lab Activities, Interactive Whiteboard Activities Clifford Interactive Storybooks: Phonics Fun for Early ReadersGrades: PreK–K, 1–2 Teach phonics through online games and stories starring Clifford! |
Clifford: Be Big!Grades: PreK–K, 1–2 BE BIG! is a national campaign that invites everyone to take action and raise awareness for how CLIFFORD'S BIG IDEAS can make the world a better... |
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Book Resources, Books Clifford Goes to Dog SchoolGrades: PreK–K, 1–2 Even though Emily Elizabeth thinks Clifford is perfect, her aunt says he needs training. Clifford proves he is still the best dog in the world... |
Activities and Games, Lesson Plans, Book Resources Teaching KindnessGrades: PreK–K, 1–2 Woof! Woof!: The focus of this Clifford lesson plan is to recognize acts of kindness through reading and language experiences and to encourage... |
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Activities and Games, Lesson Plans Teaching Students to Believe in ThemselvesGrades: PreK–K, 1–2 Woof! Woof!: This lesson will focus on involving children in activities that encourage a sense of community through literature, language, and... |
 Lesson Plans Colorful Fall Fun With CliffordGrades: PreK–K, 1–2 With the help of Clifford, children compare problem solving strategies used in his stories. Also, find a variety of fun ideas to celebrate one of... |
 How to Be a Good FriendGrades: PreK–K, 1–2 With this lesson plan, you can encourage awareness of good manners through literature and creative expression. |
Activities and Games, Lesson Plans, Book Resources Help OthersGrades: PreK–K, 1–2 Woof! Woof!: This lesson's focus is to share with children the value of helping others through fun reading and art activities. |
 Lesson Plans, Book Resources Back-to-School Meet and GreetGrades: PreK–K, 1–2 Welcome children with activities that help relieve the anxiety of beginning school in a new place and with new friends. |
Activities and Games, Lesson Plans Clifford's Big Idea: Be ResponsibleGrades: PreK–K, 1–2 Woof! Woof!: The focus of this lesson is to help children become aware of how important it is to be responsible at home and school through... |
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Activities and Games Be TruthfulGrades: PreK–K, 1–2 Woof! Woof!: The focus of this lesson is to promote the concept of being truthful and making good choices in the school setting through literature... |
 Indoor Activities Wonderful WintertimeGrades: PreK–K, 1–2 Woof! Woof! Encourage children to learn about and understand seasonal concepts through reading, expressive language, and art. This activity gives... |
 Activities and Games Work TogetherGrades: PreK–K, 1–2 Woof! Woof!: The focus of this lesson is to reinforce the concept of working together through teamwork by encouraging participation in fun... |
 Articles, Author Interviews, Book Resources Norman Bridwell Interview TranscriptGrades: Early Childhood, PreK–K, 1–2 The author was interviewed by Scholastic students. |
 Activities and Games, Book Resources Clifford in the ClassroomGrades: PreK–K, 1–2 This lesson plan provides a wide range of activities related to the series of books written by Norman Bridwell about Clifford the Big Red Dog. |
Lesson Plans, Book Resources The Dog Who Cried "Woof!" Lesson PlanGrades: PreK–K, 1–2 Children will use a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the story of The Dog Who Cried "Woof!" with the original tale "The Boy Who Cried Wolf"... |
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Lesson Plans, Booktalks, Writing Prompts, Writing Activities Clifford and the Big Ice Cream Mess Lesson PlanGrades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5 When Emily Elizabeth's friend Charley decides to offer a group of tourists ice cream from his father's closed ice cream shop, something goes... |
Lesson Plans, Writing Activities, Book Resources Clifford Saves the Whales Lesson PlanGrades: PreK–K, 1–2 This beginning chapter book featuring Clifford the Big Red Dog will expand children's knowledge of whales and the concept of endangered species.... |
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Lesson Plans, Book Resources Clifford Goes to School and So Do We!Grades: PreK–K This lesson uses crafts to set classroom rules. It draws connections between the values and experiences of the class and those of Clifford the Big... |
 Lesson Plans, Writing Activities, Book Resources Let's Learn About Fire Safety!Grades: PreK–K, 1–2 Use this lesson to teach about fire safety, using the book Clifford the Firehouse Dog in your lesson plan. Kids make their own Clifford... |
