
CATCH a Spark – December 2021
Gifting books opens the door to creativity, imagination and wonder.
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Gifting books opens the door to creativity, imagination and wonder.

This collection of 45 creative brain breaks for kids will get students moving and creating during the school day.

With SEL becoming a bigger focus for schools, mindfulness in the classroom is taking a front seat.

November is the perfect month to find rich, powerful books that will help your students with reflection through meaningful conversations.

October is a month of magic and mystery… and what reader doesn’t love those two elements?


The theatre is a place where we tell stories and where we connect so this month’s Sparks all celebrate the magic of Broadway and the performing arts.

Use this free resource for research-based, creative vocabulary strategies that build background knowledge and reading comprehension for student success.


Creative boundaries may seem like an oxymoron, but they actually serve a symbiotic relationship.

Who doesn’t love picture books? From themes to artist studies to learning writing and artistic techniques - the possibilities are endless!

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