Lesson Plans
Storytelling with
The Boxcar Children®
Grades: Grades 1-3
Subject Area: English Language Arts
Made Possible By: Penguin Random House
Invite students to join in the adventures of the Alden children as they solve mysteries inspired by the beloved Boxcar Children series. Students will practice resourcefulness, teamwork, and deductive reasoning to polish their storytelling and vocabulary skills.
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