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How to Draw the Presidents and First Ladies: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build...

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How to Draw the Presidents and First Ladies

Written and Illustrated by John Hutton

The presidents and first ladies of the United States of America have always been a popular subject...

K - 8th

Leaf Sheep of the Sea: Word Search

After reading Leaf Sheep of the Sea by Susan Verde with Emma Walton Hamilton (Editor) for...

Leaf Sheep of the Sea: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Leaf Sheep of the Sea by Susan Verde...

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Leaf Sheep of the Sea

Written by Susan Verde with Emma Walton Hamilton (Editor) and Illustrated by Art Direction by Gilles Galibert and Clement Fog (Toulouse, France)

Imagine scuba diving off the coast of Japan. The water is crystal clear, and you can see big fish...

Pre-K - 5th
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The Gingerbread White House: A Pop-up Book

Written by Chuck Fischer, Roland Mesnier, & Mark Ramsdell

The holiday season at the White House is a magical time of year. The house is beautifully decorated...

Pre-K - 6th

The Lonely Penguin's Blog: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading. 

The Lonely Penguin's Blog: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book. 

The Lonely Penguin's Blog: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge. 

The Lonely Penguin's Blog: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with The Lonely Penguin's Blog by Alan...

The Lonely Penguin's Blog: Word Search

After reading The Lonely Penguin's Blog by Alan Trussell-Cullen, use this printable and interactive...

The Lonely Penguin's Blog: Memory Match

After reading The Lonely Penguin's Blog by Alan Trussell-Cullen, use this Memory Matching puzzle to...

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The Lonely Penguin's Blog

Written by Alan Trussell-Cullen and Illustrated by Sophie Kittredge

Building off of the popularity of social media, the story of Palaki the penguin's blog posts relates...

1st - 5th

Rally to Read: Inquiry Activity Packet 2023-24

A collection of resources aligned to the theme of Inquiry. There are resources for Educators...

Rally to Read: Compassion Activity Packet 2023-24

A collection of resources aligned to the theme of Compassion. There are resources for Educators...

Rally to Read: Wellness Activity Packet 2023-24

A collection of resources aligned to the theme of Wellness. There are resources for Educators...

Rally to Read: Changemakers Activity Packet 2023-24

A collection of resources aligned to the theme of Changemakers. There are resources for Educators...

Rally to Read: Community Activity Packet 2023-24

A collection of resources aligned to the theme of Community. There are resources for Educators...

UPSE Chart

Use the Understand, Plan, Solve, and Evaluate (UPSE) model to support students in solving single and multi-step problems.

KWL Chart

Use this KWL chart individually or as a class to activate students’ thinking as they begin reading a new book.

Titles Can Be Telling Graphic Organizer

Use this graphic organizer before, during, and after reading to make inferences and connections between the character(s), setting(s), and theme(s) in the book.

Desert Giant: Memory Match

After reading Desert Giant: The World of the Saguaro Cactus, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help...

Desert Giant: Word Search

After reading Desert Giant: The World of the Saguaro Cactus by Barbara Bash use this printable and...

Desert Giant: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive crisscross puzzle aligns with Desert Giant: The World of the Saguaro...

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