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NO Is All I Know!
NO Is All I Know!

Do you know anyone like Oliver McSnow...who only knows the word NO?! Introducing a story about the AMAZING power of YES!
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NO Is All I Know!: Discussion Guide

Printable guide for using before, during and after reading
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NO is All I Know!: Discussion Guide for Families

Printable guide for families to use before, during and after reading with their child
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NO is All I Know!: Frayer Model

Printable graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge
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Trying New Things Activity Guide for 3-5

This activity guide supports books on trying new things for grades 3-5
How to Train Your Amygdala
How to Train Your Amygdala

Your amygdala works hard to protect you from danger, but what about when it gets things wrong? 
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How to Train Your Amygdala: Discussion Guide

Printable guide for using before, during and after reading 
How to Train Your Amygdala: Vocabulary Guide

Printable guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book
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How to Train Your Amygdala: Frayer Model

Printable graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge 
Stuck
Stuck

When Floyd's kite gets stuck in a tree, he's determined to get it out. But how?
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Stuck: Discussion Guide

Printable guide for using before, during and after reading 
Stuck: Vocabulary Guide

Printable guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book
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Stuck: Frayer Model

Printable graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge
I Can't Find My Whatchamacallit!!
I Can't Find My Whatchamacallit!!

Cletus and Bocephus are cousins, yet they are nothing alike. Extremely creative Cletus, can't find anything in his room. Bocephus, on the other hand, is the most organized, uptight person on the planet.
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I Can't Find My Whatchamacallit!!: Discussion Guide

Printable guide for using before, during and after reading 
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I Can't Find My Whatchamacallit!!: Discussion Guide for Families

Printable guide for families to use before, during and after reading with their child
I Can't Find My Whatchamacallit!!: Vocabulary Guide

Printable guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book
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I Can't Find My Whatchamacallit!!: Frayer Model

Printable graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge
Your Fantastic Elastic Brain
Your Fantastic Elastic Brain

Educator and psychologist Dr. JoAnn Deak offers a fun and engaging introduction to the anatomy and functions of the brain that will empower each young reader to S-T-R-E-T-C-H and grow their fantastic, elastic brain!
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Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: Discussion Guide

Printable guide for using before, during and after reading
Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: Vocabulary Guide

Printable guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book
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Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: Frayer Model

Printable graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge 
Molly's Great Discovery
Molly's Great Discovery

Molly gets diagnosed with dyslexia and learns it's okay to ask for help when she needs it.
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Molly's Great Discovery: Anticipation Guide

Printable guide for using before reading
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Molly's Great Discovery: Discussion Guide

Printable guide for using before, during and after reading 
Molly's Great Discovery: Vocabulary Guide

Printable guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book
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Molly's Great Discovery: Frayer Model

Printable graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge 
Everything Changes: And That's OK
Everything Changes: And That's OK

Change is all around, but it can be overwhelming!
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Everything Changes: And That’s OK: Discussion Guide

Printable guide for using before, during and after reading 
Everything Changes: And That’s OK: Vocabulary Guide

Printable guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book
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Everything Changes: And That’s OK: Frayer Model

Printable graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge 
The Power of Yeti
The Power of Yeti

When a little boy can't keep up with the other kids, his new friend Yeti reveals a trick that makes all the difference.
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The Power of Yeti: Discussion Guide

Printable guide for using before, during and after reading 
The Power of Yeti: Vocabulary Guide

Printable guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book
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The Power of Yeti: Frayer Model

Printable graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge

 
Invisible Things
Invisible Things

A wacky exploration of the invisible things that make up the human experience encourages readers to look past the visible and connect with the things that are not seen.
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Invisible Things: Discussion Guide

Printable guide for using before, during and after reading 
Invisible Things: Vocabulary Guide

Printable guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book
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Invisible Things: Frayer Model

Printable graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge 
Taco Falls Apart
Taco Falls Apart

Taco Falls Apart gets kids thinking about how their thoughts shape feelings and behavior.
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Taco Falls Apart: Anticipation Guide

Printable guide for using before reading
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Taco Falls Apart: Discussion Guide

Printable guide for using before, during and after reading 
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Taco Falls Apart: Discussion Guide for Families

Printable guide for families to use before, during and after reading with their child
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Taco Falls Apart: Frayer Model

Printable graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge 
The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read
The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read

The inspirational story of Mary Walker, a woman whose long life spanned from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement, and who--with perseverance and dedication--proved that you're never too old to learn.
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The Oldest Student: Discussion Guide

Discussion guide for using before, during and after reading
The Oldest Student: Vocabulary Guide

Printable guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book
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The Oldest Student: Frayer Model

Printable graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge 
The Magical Yet
The Magical Yet

Can't tie your shoes? Yet! Can't ride a bike? Yet! Can't play the bassoon? Don't worry, Yet is there to help you out
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The Magical Yet: Discussion Guide

Discussion guide for using before, during and after reading 
The Magical Yet: Vocabulary Guide

Printable guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book 
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The Magical Yet: Frayer Model

Printable graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge 
The Most Magnificent Thing
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The Most Magnificent Thing

This book follows a young girl and her best friend as she attempts to create the most magnificent thing
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The Most Magnificent Thing: Guide for Educators

Printable guide for educators with suggestions for activating student thinking before, during and after reading 
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The Most Magnificent Thing: Extension Activities for Educators

Printable extension activities for educators, with interdisciplinary-themed project-based lessons 
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The Most Magnificent Thing: Guide for Families

Printable guide with hands-on activities and ideas for projects using materials found at home 
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The Most Magnificent Thing: Guide for Families (en Español)

Printable guide with hands-on activities and ideas for projects using materials found at home (en Español)
The Most Magnificent Thing: Vocabulary Scaffold

Printable vocabulary guide to pique students’ interests, put words into context, and aid reading comprehension 
Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah
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Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah
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Emmanuel's Dream: Guide for Educators

Printable guide for educators with suggestions for activating student thinking before, during and after reading 
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Emmanuel's Dream: Extension Activities for Educators

Printable extension activities for educators, with interdisciplinary-themed project-based lessons 
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Emmanuel's Dream: Guide for Families

Printable guide with hands-on activities and ideas for projects using materials found at home 
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Emmanuel's Dream: Poster and Activity Guide

Activity guide and printable poster poster for Emmanuel's Dream

 

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