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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Bouncing Bubbles

For Teachers K
Students complete a variety of activities exploring the joys and science of bubbles. They listen to the book "Bubbles Bubbles" by Mercer Mayer, create a bubble picture using Kid Pix, and explore blowing bubbles. Students experiment...
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Website
University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Predictable Story Books

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Several examples of predictable books are listed and organized according to type. In addition to providing titles of children's books, this resource lists related titles for young adult readers. The bibliography includes several...
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Lesson Plan
Writing Fix

Writing Fix: Overcoming a Personified Fear

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Students read There's a Nightmare in My Closet by Mercer Mayer as they learn about writing transitions and examine the theme of overcoming their fears. Then they write original stories of their own about a fear and how they will overcome...
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Website
Other

Mercer Mayer: Official Website of Little Critter

For Students K - 1st
This site is very easy to navigate with pictures of Little Critter. Look through Little Critter's favorite jokes and art work and read about the author of the Little Critter books, Mercer Mayer.
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eBook
Just Books Read Aloud

Just Books Read Aloud: Mercer Mayer: All by Myself (Little Critter)

For Students Pre-K - K
A video of the book "All By Myself (Little Critter)", written by Mercer Mayer. Just Books Read Aloud is a site that includes children's books read aloud by normal (but enthusiastic) readers.
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Curated OER

Writing Fix: Overcoming a Personified Fear: There’s a Nightmare in My Closet

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Front cover of the book There’s a Nightmare in My Closet by Mercer Mayer.