11 pages. Comparison and contrast is an important concept for children to understand. An easy way for them to visualize this and get their thoughts organized is through a Venn diagram.

3 pages. Comparison and contrast is an important writing skill to master. This packet makes a nice introduction to that concept. Students can choose to compare Washington or Kennedy to Lincoln. Includes Venn diagrams.

7 pages:  A Venn diagram is a terrific way to have students compare and contrast. They are a great precursor for writing prompts to help students organize their thoughts too.  Here are 7 with a New Year theme.

4 pages. Common Core State Standard: RL.K.9  Venn diagrams are a wonderful way to help students compare and contrast a variety of things in and interesting and fun way.

14 pages. Although there are Venn diagrams included in this packet for the 2012 election, there are also plenty of blank and neutral Venn diagrams,(14 total), so this packet will be able to be used for future elections.

10 pages. Common Core State State Standards: RI.K.5,RI.K.6,RI.K.9,RI.K.10,RL.K.2, RL.K.3,RL.K.6, RL.K.9, L.K.1d, RI.1.9, RL.1.2, RL.1.3 A variety of fun reading and writing activities to go along with the book, First Day Jitters.

12 pages. Common Core State State Standards: RI.K.5, RI.K.6, RI.K.9, RI.K.10, RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.K.6, RL.K.9, L.K1d, RI.1.9, RL.1.2, RL.1.3 A variety of fun reading and writing activities to go along with If You Take A Mouse To School.

9 pages. Common Core State State Standards: RI.K.5,RI.K.6, RI.K.9, RI.K.10,RL.K.2, RL.K.3, RL.K.6, RL.K.9, L.K.1d, RI.1.9, RL.1.2, RL.1.3 A variety of fun reading and writing activities to go along with If You Give A Mouse A Cookie.

10 pages. Common Core State Standards: RI.K.5,RI.K.6,RI.K.9,RI.K.10,RL.K.2RL.K.3,RL.K.6, RL.K.9, L.K.1d, RI.1.9, RL.1.2, RL.1.3 A variety of fun reading and writing activities to go along with Kevin Henke's Chrysanthemum, that will help reinforce the

11 pages.Common Core State State Standards: RI.K.5, RI.K6,RI.K.9, RI.K.10, RL.K.2, RL.K3,RL.K.6, RL.K.9, L.K.1d, RI.1.9, RL.1.2, RL.1.3 A variety of fun reading and writing activities to go along with Audrey Penn's The Kissing Hand.