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The Real-Life Story of the Night of the Twisters
Night of the Twisters is the semi-fictionalized novel based on the tornado outbreak in Grand Island, NE in June 1980. The story by Ivy Ruckman, published in 1984, is written from the point of view of 12-year-old Dan Hatch, who – after his home and neighborhood are...
What Would You Do in Order to Achieve your Dream… for Freckles?
Judy Blume's timeless classic, Freckle Juice, stands out as a novel providing engaging narrative, relatable characters, and valuable life lessons. Using Freckle Juice, teachers can foster a love for reading while addressing essential educational objectives. [lasso...
Lunch Money Capitalism at its Finest (and worst)
Lunch Money by Andrew Clements is a captivating book offering a wealth of educational benefits for students while keeping them entertained from cover to cover. Benefits of Using Lunch Money in Your Classroom: Relevance to Real-life...
The Power of Friendship in Freak the Mighty
Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick was first published in 1993. The tale is timeless. Max is an outcast. He feels stupid, too large, hated for the crimes of his father, basically unloved and all alone in the world. Kevin is smart and adventurous, but has a disease...
Would You Like to Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days?
Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days by Stephen Manes captivates young minds through the power of literature. It is a great novel for teachers seeking to infuse creativity, critical thinking, and moral lessons into their classrooms. [lasso rel="amazon-93"...
Celebrate Nebraska’s Birthday with a State Study!
March 1st is Statehood Day in the state of Nebraska. We will be celebrating 152 years since officially becoming the 37th state on March 1, 1867! I moved to Omaha, NE, for my first teaching job back in 1995. My assignment was 4th grade. The biggest part of the Social...
Discover The City of Ember
The City of Ember is a fascinating book that really makes you wonder and think. It is suspenseful and engages the reader to want to continue. The City of Ember is the first book in DuPrau's series, and it ends with the reader wanting more. It is a great book to hook...