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The Banana-Leaf Ball: Guide for Educators

The Banana-Leaf Ball printable Guide for Educators provides suggestions for activating student...

The Banana-Leaf Ball: Guide for Families

The Banana-Leaf Ball printable Guide for Families provides hands-on activities and ideas for...

The Banana-Leaf Ball: Extension Activities for Educators

The Banana-Leaf Ball printable extension activities for educators provides interdisciplinary-themed...

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The Banana-Leaf Ball: How Play Can Change the World

Written and Illustrated by Katie Smith Milway

Separated from his family when they were forced to flee their home, a young East African boy named...

3rd - 7th

Venn Diagram

Use this Venn diagram to compare and contrast two elements within a text/story.

UPSE Chart

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

Written by Shawna Wells and Illustrated by Kellie Marsh

The B is for Black Brilliance non-fiction book is a powerful and in-depth read that will take you on...

K - 5th

The Crossover: Word Search

After reading The Crossover by Kwame Alexander use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning.

The Crossover: Anticipation Guide

Use this Anticipation Guide before reading to activate students’ prior knowledge, build curiosity about the topic, and set a purpose for reading.
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Amari and the Night Brothers

Written by B. B. Alston

Amari Peters has never stopped believing her missing brother, Quinton, is alive. Not even when the...

3rd - 7th
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Simon B. Rhymin'

Written by Dwayne Reed
Eleven-year-old Simon Barnes dreams of becoming a world-famous rapper that everyone calls Notorious D.O.G. But for now, he's just a Chicago fifth grader who's small for his age and afraid to use his voice.
3rd - 7th

Memories of a Weird Year! Word Search

After reading Memories of a Weird Year! by Lauren Liss Bogart use this printable and interactive...
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Memories of a Weird Year!: A Journal of My Life During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Written by Lauren Liss Bogart
The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on all of our lives. How will your child remember this...
K - 5th

The Day-Glo Brothers: Memory Match

After reading The Day-Glo Brothers by Chris Barton, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students...
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Kunu's Basket: A Story from Indian Island

Written by Lee DeCora Francis and Illustrated by Susan Drucker
Kunu is from the Penobscot Tribe located on Indian Island in Maine. They have a deep tradition in...
3rd - 7th
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Math-terpieces: The Art of Problem Solving

Written by Greg Tang and Illustrated by Greg Paprocki
A collection of famous paintings, each paired with a clever poem that offers practice with making...
2nd - 5th
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Riparia's River

Written by Michael J. Caduto and Illustrated by Olga Pastuchiv
When their favorite swimming hole is ruined, a group of curious kids work together to find the cause...
2nd - 5th
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The Day-Glo Brothers: The True Story of Bob and Joe Switzer's Bright Ideas and Brand-New Colors

Written by Chris Barton and Illustrated by Tony Persiani
Joe and Bob Switzer were very different brothers. Bob was a studious planner who wanted to grow up...
2nd - 5th

Careers, Jobs, and Community Helpers Activity Guide for 3-5

This activity guide supports books on careers, jobs, and community helpers for grades 3-5.

Exploring Different Cultures Activity Guide for Grades 3-5

This activity guide supports books on exploring different cultures for grades 3-5.

Exploring Historical Topics Activity Guide for Grades 3-5

This activity guide supports books on exploring historical topics for grades 3-5.

Friendship Activity Guide for 3-5

This activity guide supports books on friendship for grades 3-5.

Going to School Activity Guide for 3-5

This activity guide supports books on going to school for grades 3-5.

Seasons Activity Guide for 3-5

This activity guide supports books on seasons for grades 3-5.

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