Bibliograph

Plays around the year, more than 20 thematic plays for the classroom, compiled and edited by Liza Schafer and Mary Beth Spann ; cover and interior illustration by Jane Conteh-Morgan ; interior design by Sydney Wright

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Label

Plays around the year, more than 20 thematic plays for the classroom, compiled and edited by Liza Schafer and Mary Beth Spann ; cover and interior illustration by Jane Conteh-Morgan ; interior design by Sydney Wright

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

Classroom teachers of grades 1-3

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Plays around the year

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

compiled and edited by Liza Schafer and Mary Beth Spann ; cover and interior illustration by Jane Conteh-Morgan ; interior design by Sydney Wright

Sub title

more than 20 thematic plays for the classroom

Summary

Collection of plays designed to complement themes and celebrations commonly commemorated in the elementary classroom. Includes teacher's guide for every play with background information on the related holiday or event, lists of books with similar subject matter, and activities which tie the play to the curriculum

Table Of Contents

Rhymes to the rescue -- Planting seeds, spreading sunshine -- Getting to know you -- The ugly pumpkin -- A Native American welcome -- The book brigade -- The hesitant hibernator -- The mystery of the missing munchies -- Kindness, the magic peacekeeper -- Big words, strong words -- Dreaming of George and Abe -- The magic ring -- Thank you, Mr. Bell -- In like a lion, out like a lamb -- An Earth Day carol -- The ugly duckling -- The hidden corn -- Becoming a butterfly -- A kindness returned -- Betsy Ross, seamstress with a mission -- Summer dreams

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