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EPISODE · Oct 29, 2025 · 10 MIN

19. Thanksgiving Activities for Elementary Students Using Balloons Over Broadway

from Firstieland Podcast For Elementary Teachers: Education Teaching Tips And Ideas For Kindergarten And First Grade

Thanksgiving Activities for Elementary Students Using Balloons Over BroadwayIn 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 balloonsBy 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.  Mentioned In This EpisodeBalloons Over Broadway TPT resource - https://firstieland.com/balloonsBook – Balloons Over Broadway – https://amzn.to/46LR2OmLet's Stay ConnectedVisit our website: www.firstieland.comNeed resources? Visit our TPT store here: https://firstieland.com/TPT-storeNeed more help or ideas? Send me a message on Instagram @firstielandTo check out all the resources mentioned in this episode, head over to the show notes – https://firstieland.com/episode19Enjoying The Podcast?Be sure to tap the follow button so you don’t miss an episode.How To Rate And ReviewIf you’re enjoying this podcast and it’s helpful to you, I’d love it if you’d leave a review.APPLE PODCAST – Head to this link and then scroll to the bottom of the page to rate and review – https://firstieland.com/appleSPOTIFY – Head to this link and then click the 3 dots (…) to rate and review – https://firstieland.com/spotifyHave a wonderful day and remember to make learning feel like play… see you next week!Molly 💜Full disclosure: Amazon links in my descriptions are usually affiliate links, which means if you purchase through that link, I receive a very small percentage of the sale.

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