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Hold a Teacher’s Pet Contest. Let students identify which pets belong to which teachers. Toolkit keyword: TEACHERS PET
Contests
Add extra excitement to the Book Fair.
Benef its
• Adds an excitement-charged energy to your Fair each day • Attracts more kids to the Fair, especially those who might
not otherwise participate • Encourages multiple visits
GREAT Ideas
• Launch a design contest. Ask students to create posters, and use them to decorate doors, bulletin boards, hallways, and more.
• Plan dress-up days for each day of Book Fair week! Students who dress up can be entered for the chance to win a prize.
• Set up the prize pickup inside your Fair so students are sure to visit multiple times.
p Mind-boggling bones! Fill a clear jar with colorful dog bones for an excellent estimation game. Toolkit keyword: GUESSING GAME
p Go fish. Let kids guess the number of
fish crackers packed into a clear container. Toolkit keyword: GUESSING GAME
t B-I-N-G-O! Download the Book Fair BINGO template from the Toolkit. It’s a great way for students to discover books at the Book Fair. Toolkit keyword: BINGO
Share your ideas & photos #mybookfair
Contests Get Everyone Excited
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