Clean Clara Teachers Activity Guide

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Super Messy Room Before & After: Fun Coloring Handout on Author Visit Day

Make a Weekly Chart: Fun Coloring Handout on Author Visit Day

Sharing Fun: Can you think of things that you really like to do yourself? What are ways to share that activity with another friend who loves those things too?

Clean Clara to the Rescue: What places near school could use help from someone like Clean Clara?! Make a list. Maybe one or more of these places can turn into a class field trip.

Rules Fun: A list of rules helps Clara work through her problem. Have each student and/or the class add a rule that further supports the classroom community.

Dealing with being upset: Think of things that make you mad or sad. Find ways or possible solutions to help make things better. Clara has a special—almost ‘magical’—broom that can help her feel better. What items do you have? What makes them almost magical?

Messy Birthday Fun: Clara & Suzie faced a huge challenge to clean up after messy Bobby’s birthday. Find a way for the kids to make their own messiest possible birthday party!

Favorite Books Fun: Did you notice how Clara knows what books her friends like? Interview classmates to learn what books they like & help make them their own special ‘favorites’ list!