I thought I'd pop in to share a new take on an old favorite and show you our turkey in disguise fun. It's a great way to get your class engaged in some Thanksgiving writing activities with a twist! I should mention we had the help of one very persuasive pigeon! A New Twist on An Old Favorite Turkey in disguise is a favorite in many primary classrooms. Since we love Mo Willems books, … [Read More...]
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