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The Bad Guys: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build background knowledge, and generate curiosity and excitement about the book.
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The Bad Guys

The Bad Guys

Written and Illustrated by Aaron Blabey
In the hilarious first installment of The Bad Guys series, a misunderstood crew of "scary" animals—including Mr. Wolf and Mr. Snake—embarks on a mission to become unlikely heroes through good deeds.
2nd - 5th

A Good Kind of Trouble: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build background knowledge, and generate curiosity and excitement about the book.

Bad Kitty Drawn to Trouble: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build background knowledge, and generate curiosity and excitement about the book.

Bearwalker: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build background knowledge, and generate curiosity and excitement about the book.

Blended: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build background knowledge, and generate curiosity and excitement about the book.

The Puppy Place: Cocoa: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build background knowledge, and generate curiosity and excitement about the book.

Dragon Masters: Flight of the Moon Dragon: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build background knowledge, and generate curiosity and excitement about the book.

Flora and Ulysses: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build background knowledge, and generate curiosity and excitement about the book.

Dear Valentine Letter Template (black/white)

Use this Dear Valentine template to help students practice writing friendly letters for Valentine’s Day!

Dear Valentine Letter Template (color)

Use this Dear Valentine template to help students practice writing friendly letters for Valentine’s Day!

Saving the Day: Word Search

After reading Saving the Day: Garrett Morgan's Life-Changing Invention of the Traffic Signal by Karyn Parsons, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across, down, and diagonally.

Saving the Day: Vocabulary Guide

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

The Vanished (Shuri: A Black Panther Novel): Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build background knowledge, and generate curiosity and excitement about the book.
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The Vanished (Shuri: A Black Panther Novel)

Written by Nic Stone
Princess Shuri of Wakanda—brilliant inventor, royal heir, and sister to the Black Panther—embarks on a daring mission in this original middle‑grade adventure by author Nic Stone.
3rd - 7th

The Pirate Princess: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with The Pirate Princess by Storytime.

The Pirate Princess: Word Search

After reading The Pirate Princess by Storytime, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across, down, and diagonally.

The Musical Monkeys: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading with your child.

The Musical Monkeys: Read Aloud Guide

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

The Musical Monkeys: Vocabulary Guide

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

The Musical Monkeys: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

The Musical Monkeys: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with The Musical Monkeys by Storytime.

The Musical Monkeys: Word Search

After reading The Musical Monkeys by Storytime, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across, down, and diagonally.

Stink and the Midnight Zombie Walk: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build background knowledge, and generate curiosity and excitement about the book.

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