Thanksgiving Activities for Elementary Students Using Balloons Over Broadway

In this episode of The Firstieland Podcast for Elementary Teachers, your host Molly Schwab shares how to bring the magic of Balloons Over Broadway into your classroom. This inspiring picture book tells the story of Tony Sarg, the inventive puppeteer who created the giant balloons that float through the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Perfect for November lessons, you’ll discover how to connect this book to reading, writing, STEM, and even social studies.

You’ll learn:

✔️ How to teach reading comprehension strategies with Balloons over Broadway

✔️ Ways to tie Balloons Over Broadway into Thanksgiving history and traditions

✔️ Creative STEM activities that explore design and engineering,

✔️ Writing prompts and art projects that help kids imagine their own parade balloons

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a collection of ready-to-use ideas that will make the story Balloons Over Broadway an engaging, hands-on, and unforgettable experience for your students.  

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Balloons Over Broadway TPT resource - https://firstieland.com/balloons

Book – Balloons Over Broadway – https://amzn.to/46LR2Om

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