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🖤 Story Elements in Elijah of Buxton

Historical Fiction- Read Aloud  Some stories are enjoyable. Others stay with us long after we finish the last page. is one of those stories. To truly understand a powerful novel like this one, readers need more than decoding skills, they need to understand the story elements . Story elements act like a map, guiding readers through the characters, events, and ideas that make the story meaningful. When students understand story elements, they don’t just read Elijah of Buxton,  they understand it. What Are Story Elements? Story elements are the key parts that make up a story. They help readers organize what they are reading and understand why events happen the way they do. The main story elements include: Characters Setting Plot Conflict Theme Point of View Each of these elements plays an important role in helping readers make sense of Elijah of Buxton . Characters Help Us Connect Emotionally At the heart of the story is Elijah, a young boy growing up in the fr...

100 Fun Summer Activities!

The countdown is on for Summer! Here are some simple (and budget friendly) family activities to squeeze every drop of fun out of Summer during the week or on the weekends!


1. Go to a splash pad. 

2. Have a picnic in the park.

3. Visit a zoo.

4. Go to a local pool.

5. Go to a local water park.

6. Make homemade ice cream.

7. Visit a farm and pick fresh fruit.

8. Have a backyard camping trip.

9. Go for a nature walk or hike.

10. Visit a children's museum.

11. Set up a slip 'n slide.

12. Host a family game night.

13. Go to the beach.

14. Build a sandcastle.

15. Make a lemonade stand.

16. Visit an amusement park.

17. Go fishing.

18. Have a backyard BBQ.

19. Watch a movie under the stars.

20. Go to a local fair or carnival.

21. Fly kites.

22. Visit a botanical garden.

23. Make a bird feeder.

24. Go to a farmer’s market.

25. Do a scavenger hunt.

26. Paint rocks.

27. Have a themed dress-up day.

28. Go on a bike ride.

29. Create sidewalk chalk art.

30. Visit a local library.

31. Make a mini-golf course in your yard.

32. Have a family talent show.

33. Make tie-dye shirts.

34. Go kayaking or canoeing.

35. Visit a local historical site.

36. Plant a small garden.

37. Go on a train ride.

38. Make a summer scrapbook.

39. Have a dance party.

40. Visit an aquarium.

41. Create a DIY obstacle course.

42. Go stargazing.

43. Make s’mores.

44. Play miniature golf.

45. Visit a science center.

46. Do a puzzle together.

47. Have a photo scavenger hunt.

48. Make homemade playdough.

49. Go roller skating or ice skating.

50. Make puppets and put on a puppet show.

51. Visit a petting zoo.

52. Do a backyard bug hunt.

53. Make a family recipe book.

54. Go geocaching.

55. Play hide and seek.

56. Have a tea party.

57. Make friendship bracelets.

58. Visit a local festival.

59. Build a fort with blankets and pillows.

60. Have a book reading marathon.

61. Play in a sprinkler.

62. Visit a planetarium.

63. Make paper airplanes and have a contest.

64. Go on a scenic drive.

65. Have a no-bake cooking day.

66. Make and play with bubbles.

67. Create a family time capsule.

68. Do a beach cleanup.

69. Have a treasure hunt.

70. Go berry picking.

71. Do a family art project.

72. Visit a fire station.

73. Play a sport together.

74. Make a summer playlist and have a dance-off.

75. Try a new playground.

76. Make a nature collage.

77. Visit a butterfly garden.

78. Make sun catchers.

79. Have a family photo shoot.

80. Do a craft day with recycled materials.

81. Visit a castle or mansion.

82. Make and fly a homemade kite.

83. Have a no-screen day.

84. Do a science experiment.

85. Host a backyard Olympics.

86. Create a family movie.

87. Visit a local landmark.

88. Have a cookout with friends.

89. Play board games.

90. Make a giant outdoor mural.

91. Visit a lake or river.

92. Do a kindness project for neighbors.

93. Make a DIY birdhouse.

94. Go to a baseball game.

95. Have a pillow fight.

96. Make shadow puppets.

97. Do a family workout session.

98. Play tag.

99. Make homemade popsicles.

100. Have a gratitude jar and fill it up.

101. Do some painting outside



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