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May 26, 2013
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Top 10 Christmas Stories & Poems for Kids

by Holly Poulos

Celebrate Christmas in your classroom with some of the classic stories and poems that honor the season.

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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

The classic novel The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson will be a big hit in your classroom. Quick Synopsis: The Herdmans show up at the church Christmas Pageant tryouts and everyone is horrified. Why? Because they are horrible children! They steal, burn down buildings, and terrorize the neighborhood. Your students will love the story of how the Herdmans and their community learn to work together, while learning the true meaning of Christmas. Grades: 3-6

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