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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...

52+ Fun Weekend Activities - Winter Edition!

Here'sa list of fun family activities whether you're venturing outside in the winter snow/cold or hunkering down inside with the heat. You're welcome! 🙃


1. Build a snowman in the backyard.

2. Have a snowball fight.

3. Go sledding or tubing at a snow hill.

4. Make hot cocoa and cozy up for a family movie marathon.




5. Bake cookies together.

6. Visit a local indoor playground.

Mario Uno - lots of rules but lots of fun!

7. Have a family game night with board games or card games.

8. Create DIY bird feeders and hang them outside for the birds who are tolerating winter.

9. Go on a nature hike and look for winter wildlife.

10. Visit a nearby museum or science center.

11. Have an indoor picnic in the living room.

12. Make homemade pizza together.

13. Decorate the house with homemade winter crafts.

14. Go ice skating at a local rink.

15. Have a family dance party in the living room.

16. Visit a local petting zoo or farm (to see how animals are surviving winter.)

17. Go bowling as a family.

18. Have a treasure hunt indoors with clues and prizes.

19. Build a fort out of blankets and pillows.

20. Host a family talent show.

21. Visit a nearby aquarium.

22. Have a family karaoke night.

23. Go on a scavenger hunt in the neighborhood.

24. Have a family photo shoot outdoors.

25. Play indoor mini-golf at home.

26. Make homemade slime together.

27. Have a family paint night.

28. Visit a local library for storytime or to borrow books.

29. Have a pajama day and stay in your jammies all day.

30. Make homemade ice cream together.

31. Visit an indoor trampoline park.

32. Have a themed dinner night where everyone dresses up.

33. Create a family time capsule.

34. Visit a greenhouse or garden center.

35. Have a DIY spa day at home with homemade facemasks and nail painting.

36. Go indoor rock climbing as a family.

37. Visit an indoor water park.

38. Have a family cooking competition.

39. Create a family scrapbook.

40. Visit a local indoor amusement park or arcade.

41. Have a family dance off or workout session.

42. Visit an indoor sports complex for activities like soccer or basketball.

43. Go on a virtual tour of a museum or landmark.

44. Have a family storytelling session.

45. Make homemade popcorn and have a movie marathon.

46. Visit an indoor ice skating rink.

47. Have a family DIY science experiment day.

48. Visit a nearby indoor play center.

49. Have a family book club where everyone reads the same book and discusses it.

50. Go on a virtual reality adventure together.

51. Have a family DIY home improvement project.

52. Visit an art studio and create some art

53. Checkout some Christmas lights at a park, zoo, town center or in the most lit communities!

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