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Rick Hansen's Story Assessment Tools (K-8)

To be used for in-class activities, homework assignments, and student projects.



Tags: Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Classroom Lesson, Rick Hansen's Story
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