Elementary

ELA (X) - Elementary (X)

Charlie Chapters in Fiction vs. Non-Fiction (2008)

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Casey and Chris have a homework assignment that has left them baffled, befuddled and bewildered. Their assignment is to find two fiction books and two non-fiction books at home. The problem is they don’t know the difference between fiction and non-fiction. Charley Chapters comes to their rescue. He starts by defining fiction and non-fiction.

Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:11
Charlie Chapters in Fiction vs. Non-Fiction

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas

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This joyous, heart-tickling holiday event based on Dr. Seuss' beloved book and featuring the voice of Boris Karloff has delighted viewers of all ages since its 1966 debut. The fun begins when the grumpy, grouchy, Yule-hating Grinch plots to ruin the Whos' Christmas. Can he steal their holiday spirit by stealing their holiday treats? Or does Christmas...perhaps...mean a little bit more?

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Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:26
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas

The Five People You Meet in Heaven

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From the author of the phenomenal #1 NY Times best seller comes the original screen adaptation of MITCH ALBOM'S THE FIVE PEOPLE YOU MEET IN HEAVEN. This NY Times best seller is broght to life by an award-winning cast, including Jon Voight, Ellen Burstyn and Jeff Daniels. The NY Times praised it for its "genuine power to stir and comfort." Mitch Albom's The Five People You Meet in Heaven explores the unexpected mysteries of the afterlife by reminding us what really matters here on Earth.

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Elementary
Middle
High
Length: 
02:13
The Five People You Meet in Heaven

Dixit Jinx

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Jinx is a new Game in the Dixit family but unlike the original game the drawings are not realistic illustrations depicting scenes but images halfway between abstraction and figuration.

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Elementary
Middle
High
Content Area: 
Special Education
ELA
Fine Arts
Play Time: 
15 min.
Dixit Jinx

I Could Do That!

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At a young age, Esther Morris began to do things that her parents and others doubted that she could do.

Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Middle
Length: 
00:17
I Could Do That!

Diary of a Spider

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In this witty and entertaining story, students will discover that the life of a spider isn’t very much different from their own.

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Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:09
Diary of a Spider

John, Paul, George and Ben

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According to the author, John (Hancock), Paul (Revere), George (Washington), Ben (Franklin), and Independent Tom (Jefferson) were always getting into trouble together as boys before getting into bi

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Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:12
John, Paul, George and Ben

The Librarian from the Black Lagoon

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The stories circulating about the school library are downright terrifying. The librarian, Mrs. Beamster, is said to laminate people who talk or whisper.

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Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:10
The Librarian from the Black Lagoon

Giraffes Can't Dance

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Gerald the giraffe has a body that’s perfect for standing still and eating the shoots from tall trees, but when it comes to dancing, his legs are just too skinny and his neck is just too long.

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Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:08
Giraffes Can't Dance

Seven Blind Mice

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Seven blind mice come upon a mysterious Something by the side of their pond. One by one, they venture out to discover what it is. However, each mouse comes back with a different report.

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Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:08
Seven Blind Mice

What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin?

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Based on the book by Jean Fritz. This is a humorous and factual account of the personality and accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin.

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Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:30
What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin?

¡Qué Montón de Tamales!

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This is a Christmas story that features a Hispanic family. It's also a tale about why it's better to tell the truth than to panic and try to cover up a problem.

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Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:13
¡Qué Montón de Tamales!

How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night? (English and Spanish Versions)

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Few words pack a lot of punch in this delightful story about bedtime rituals.

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Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:08
How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night? (English and Spanish Versions)

I'm Dirty

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Clank! Rattle! Bang! Who's making all that noise? A backhoe loader reporting for duty. Cleaning up a mess? Easy as pie. Make that mud pie.

Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:08
I'm Dirty

My Senator and Me

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Senator Ted Kennedy and his dog, Splash, invite children along on a typical whirlwind day on Capitol Hill.

Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:23
My Senator and Me

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