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Learning Resources

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Here you will find different activities to use with many of my books.  Check back soon as new resources may be added.

General Resources

Copy this bookmark one to two sided on heavy paper like cardstock.  It shows all of Colleen's books, and has space for readers to record their firefly ideas.
featured_titles_bookmark.pdf
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Open this Word document and add in your event details.
upcoming_author_visit-fill_in.doc
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BIG!

Publisher Little Pickle Press offers lessons on character education as well as other curricular areas.
big_lesson_ideas.pdf
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How can you be BIG?  Use the hand outline for younger readers, or the BIG list for BIG readers of any age. 
hand_outline-big.pdf
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be_big.pdf
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Dreamsleeves

Use the document below, and standard Avery 5160 labels to print out a page for students or friends to fill out so everyone can WEAR THEIR DREAMS ON THEIR SLEEVES! For best results, read the label instructions to change the settings on your printer.
my_name_is.doc
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my_name_is.pdf
File Size: 208 kb
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Sunny Holiday Series

sparkler_ideas.pdf
File Size: 114 kb
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sunny_holiday_reading_guide.pdf
File Size: 150 kb
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junior_deputy_mayor.pdf
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The Willa Series

At the end of each of the Willa books, she shares her "pix," books everyone should read.  Make your own document and keep track of the books you have read that you would love to share!
my_pix.pdf
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Download the bookmark below and copy on heavier paper (like cardstock) using the one to two sided option.  Have readers record their PIX on one side.  Encourage students and readers to make the blank side their own!  Decorate with stickers, doodles, friends signatures, etc.  The possibilities are endless.
willa_bookmark.pdf
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26 Big Things Small Hands Do

Jamie Holmes has also put together some ideas for 26 Big Things Small Hands Do. 
26_big_things_small_hands_general_activities.pdf
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what_my_small_hands_do_a_to_z.pdf
File Size: 92 kb
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hand_outline.pdf
File Size: 146 kb
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Mack Maginn's Big Win

A chapter by chapter discussion guide
mack_maginns_reading_guide.pdf
File Size: 119 kb
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