Teacher’s Guide
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- Language arts
- Social studies & history
- Science
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Book Themes
- History
- Nature
- Stewardship
- Outdoor Play
My Backyard Used to Be
My backyard is where we play and learn, but it wasn’t always my backyard…
Hit rewind on the view out your backdoor as this story zips back in time, showing readers how people, lifestyles, and land have changed over time. My Backyard Used to Be makes history feel current and accessible to young readers―and encourages them to discover what their own backyard used to be.
Reviews for My Backyard Used to Be
“A thoughtful tale that invites the youngest readers to consider a world beyond the moment they are in…a meaningful addition to school and public libraries, as well as a lovely choice for readers to take home.” —School Library Journal
Teacher’s Guide
Download the teacher’s guide for ideas on how to use My Backyard Used to Be in…
- Language arts
- Social studies & history
- Science
- Art
Book Themes
- History
- Nature
- Stewardship
- Outdoor Play