The notebook collects what we write for reading and writing at home or in the classroom: how to build a story, spelling rules explained with examples, and traditions such as Halloween and the Day of the Dead. To start with stories, see how to make a story.
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DIY pirate costume: what real pirates wore, and why the eye patch
Make a DIY pirate costume with everyday clothes, a printable hat and a treasure map. Explore eye patch history and set up…
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Halloween skeletons: why they show up, the Day of the Dead skull, and an easy skeleton costume
Try easy skeleton makeup and a DIY skeleton costume with a printable bone template. Discover their Halloween history and how Day of…
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Werewolves: where the legend comes from, are they real, and an easy werewolf costume
Where werewolves come from, what full moons and silver mean, and how to make an easy werewolf costume with printable ears and…
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Why are mummies wrapped? Real mummies and an easy mummy costume
Find out why Egyptian mummies wore linen wrappings, where real mummies come from, and how to make an easy mummy costume with…
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The history of Frankenstein: who made the monster, and why it is green with neck bolts
The history of Frankenstein, a clear plot summary, and where green skin and neck bolts came from. Make a simple costume and…
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Where did zombies come from? Are they real, and an easy zombie costume
Follow zombies from Haiti to movie screens, find out where the brains came from, and make a kid-friendly costume with old clothes…
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Halloween ghosts: are they real, why the sheet, and an easy ghost costume
Why ghosts wear sheets, what we know about them, and how to make a ghost costume with the face clear. With easy…
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Where did vampires come from? Are they real, why garlic, and who Dracula was
Explore where vampires came from, what Dracula says about garlic and mirrors, and how to make a simple vampire cape and makeup…
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Halloween monsters: the classics and where each one comes from
Meet nine classic Halloween monsters, discover where they came from, and choose a simple costume. With a timeline, coloring pages, and classroom…
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Halloween witches: why the pointy hat, the broom and the black cat
Where Halloween witches come from, why they wear pointy hats and what the black cat means. Plus a homemade witch costume and…
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Letter from Santa: a free printable and a mailed reply
Print a free letter from Santa, personalize three examples by age, or choose a mailed reply. Includes the USPS North Pole postmark…
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Christmas poems for kids: ’Twas the Night Before Christmas and 10 short poems
Read Christmas poems for kids, including the full Night Before Christmas and 10 short poems. Choose by age, with tips for reading…