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Cognizance But You Can Call Me Toggy: A Story About the Power of Awareness (Toggy and Tonfy series)

Written by Tc and Illustrated by Lj

This story introduces young readers to the power of emotional awareness through the gentle journey...

K - 3rd

Celebrate America 250 Activity Packet

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with activities that encourage readers to explore the stories, experiences, and contributions that have shaped our nation. This packet helps learners build connections, reflect on history, and celebrate the many voices that are part of America’s story.

Rally to Read | Community 2025-26 | The Day the Crayons Made Friends: Pre/Post Activities

Use these activities to accompany your reading of the book on the topic of Community: The Day the Crayons Made Friends.

Peace Tales: World Folktales to Talk About

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald

Maybe it’s a king who spills a drop of honey and refuses to clean it up—until that tiny mess grows into a giant problem. Maybe it’s some sandpipers and whales who start a silly argument that nearly destroys the place they all call home. Or maybe it’s a man who thinks a weapon will make him powerful, or a troop of monkeys who follow their leader into water that’s far too deep.

K - 4th

Surf War!: A Folktale from the Marshall Islands

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald and Illustrated by Geraldo Valerio

A tiny sandpiper and a giant whale start a funny but serious battle over who owns the beach. When they call in all their animal cousins to help, the birds and sea creatures soon realize that their fight is hurting the ocean they both share.

Pre-K - 3rd

The Day the Crayons Made Friends

Written by Drew Daywalt and Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers

Duncan’s crayons are at it again, escaping their box to explore his room and have adventures. Each crayon finds something new to do—Red drives a firetruck, Blue helps a doll, and Esteban tames a teddy bear—sharing exciting stories of the friends and adventures they encounter.

Pre-K - 3rd

Clean Water: Word Search

After reading Clean Water by Susan Verde with Emma Walton Hamilton (Editor) for Enlightened...

Clean Water: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Clean Water by Susan Verde with Emma...

Clean Water

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

It is morning. You have just awakened from a good night's sleep and are feeling thirsty. Your mouth...

Pre-K - 5th

We March: Read Aloud Guide

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

We March: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

We March: Vocabulary Guide

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

We March: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with We March by Shane W. Evans.

We March: Word Search

After reading We March by Shane W. Evans, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to...

Paletero Man/¡Qué Paletero tan Cool!: Read Aloud Guide

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

Paletero Man/¡Qué Paletero tan Cool!: Vocabulary Guide

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

Paletero Man/¡Qué Paletero tan Cool!: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

The Junkyard Wonders

Written and Illustrated by Patricia Polacco

Young Trisha is devastated when she finds out that her class at her new school is known as the...

K - 3rd

Paletero Man/¡Qué Paletero tan Cool!: Memory Match

After reading Paletero Man/¡Qué Paletero tan Cool! by Lucky Diaz, use this Memory Matching puzzle to...

Paletero Man/¡Qué Paletero tan Cool!: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Paletero Man/¡Qué Paletero tan Cool...

Paletero Man/¡Qué Paletero tan Cool!: Word Search

After reading Paletero Man/¡Qué Paletero tan Cool! by Lucky Diaz use this printable and interactive...

Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol: Ghosts Don't Ride Bikes, Do They?

Written by Andres Miedoso and Illustrated by Victor Rivas

Welcome to Kersville, a town with a spooky history and a collection of ghosts and spirits who are...