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Friends for Freedom book cover

Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony & Frederick Douglass

Written by Suzanne Slade and Illustrated by Nicole Tadgell
Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass formed an unlikely friendship and worked together to fight for equality and change the nation.
1st - 4th

The Organic Artist for Kids: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with The Organic Artist for Kids by Nick Neddo.

The Organic Artist for Kids: Word Search

After reading The Organic Artist for Kids by Nick Neddo, use this printable and interactive Word Search Puzzle to extend student learning. Find and cycle words across and down.

The Organic Artist for Kids: Memory Match

After reading The Organic Artist for Kids by Nick Neddo, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity with the book’s vocabulary words.

The Dot: Memory Match

After reading The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity with the book’s vocabulary words.

The Dot: Criss Coss

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds.

A Sky That Sings: Memory Match

After reading A Sky That Sings by Anita Sanchez, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity with the book’s vocabulary words.

A Sky That Sings: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with A Sky That Sings by Anita Sanchez.

A Sky That Sings: Word Search

After reading A Sky That Sings by Anita Sanchez, use this printable and interactive Word Search Puzzle to extend student learning. Find and cycle words across and down.

50 Adventures in the 50 States: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with 50 Adventures in the 50 States by Kate Siber.

50 Adventures in the 50 States: Word Search

After reading 50 Adventures in the 50 States by Kate Siber, use this printable and interactive Word Search Puzzle to extend student learning. Find and cycle words across, down, and diagonally.
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50 Adventures in the 50 States

Written by Kate Siber and Illustrated by Lydia Hill
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Have you ever wanted to surf in Hawaii, explore caves in Kentucky, or race across sand dunes in Colorado? This book takes you on an outdoor adventure in every single state across the country! Which one will you add to your bucket list first?
1st - 6th
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The Organic Artist for Kids: A DIY Guide to Making Your Own Eco-Friendly Art Supplies from Nature

Written by Nick Neddo
RIF Summer Camp: Artistic Avenues Badge. Did you know you can make your own paint from rocks and ink from plants? In this book, you'll head outside and turn nature into your very own art supply kit. What amazing thing will you create first?
Pre-K - 7th
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A Sky That Sings

Written by Anita Sanchez and George Steele and Illustrated by Emily Mendoza
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Have you ever tried to find a bird just by listening to its song? Mia is blind, and she does not need her eyes to go on the most amazing bird adventure in the park with her tía!
K - 5th

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!: Vocabulary Guide

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

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Where's Waldo?: Word Search

After reading Where’s Waldo by Martin Hanford, use this printable and interactive Word Search Puzzle to extend student learning.

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!

When the Beat Was Born: DJ Kool Herc and the Creation of Hip Hop: 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 Dot: 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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Where's Waldo?

Written and Illustrated by Martin Handford
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 1987. Readers search crowded, detailed scenes to find Waldo and his friends in this interactive picture book phenomenon.
K - 4th

Summer Vocabulary: Four in a Row

Use this game to practice reading the summer vocabulary words at school or at home.

Summer Vocabulary: Sink the Ship

Use this game to practice reading the summer vocabulary words at school or at home.

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