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Children's Literature Across the Curriculum Ideas

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You can keep this printable idea sheet and use when you're in a tight spot. It contains cross-curricular ideas that span every subject while relating to the African tale, "Anasazi the Spider." Learners will act, write, move, count, and explore facets of African culture through the story and several good center activities.

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children's literature, african culture, africa

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K - 2nd
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Math
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