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Books on the Menu: Bookmate Planner

Books on the Menu Bookmate Planner outlines a read-together program between younger readers and...

Books on the Menu: Teacher's Handbook (4th resource)

Books on the Menu Teacher's Handbook outlines a read-together program between younger readers and...

Books on the Menu: Teacher's Handbook (2nd resource)

Books on the Menu Teacher's Handbook outlines a read-together program between younger readers and...

Books on the Menu: Teacher's Handbook (1st resource)

Books on the Menu Teacher's Handbook outlines a read-together program between younger readers and...

Word Wizard Template

Use this Word Wizard template to engage students in new words, helping to reinforce their meanings and uses in real-world contexts.
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Family Pictures/Cuadros de Familia

Written by Carmen Lomas Garza (Paintings & Stories) and Illustrated by Sandra Cisneros (Introduction) & Pat Mora (Afterword)

Family Pictures is the story of Carmen Lomas Garza's girlhood: celebrating birthdays, making tamales...

1st - 6th
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My Dragonfly Friend

Written by Marie Kriedman and Illustrated by Carolyn Snead

This is the story of a dragonfly who flies around town each day to check on friends who have cancer...

Pre-K - 6th

Create a Character

Have students create their own character to accompany the story. This could be a variation of the character in the story or a new addition.
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Wisdom Weavers: Explore the Ojibwe Language and the Meaning of Dream Catchers

Written by James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw and Illustrated by Marcus Trujillo

The Ojibwe people are the largest Indigenous group of Turtle Island, now known as North America, and...

1st - 6th

I Can't Find My Whatchamacallit!!: Discussion Guide for Families

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

Concept Map

Use this Concept Map before, during, or after reading to deepen students' understanding of a concept, make connections, and build comprehension.

I Can’t Find My Whatchamacallit!!: Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading.

I Can’t Find My Whatchamacallit!!: Vocabulary Guide

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

I Can’t Find My Whatchamacallit!!: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with I Can’t Find My Whatchamacallit!! by...

Funds of Knowledge Survey

Funds of Knowledge refers to an asset-based approach to bringing each student’s background, culture, and lived experiences into classroom practices to enhance academic progress. Use this inventory to collect information about your students’ funds of knowledge. Then, use the planning worksheet to guide your unit planning and lesson development.

Poetry Collection Activity: Multi-Sensory Poetry Jam

The Multi-Sensory Poetry Jam is an interactive and inclusive activity designed for students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade.

Poetry Collection Activity: Poem Collage

The Poem Collage activity is a creative and collaborative classroom project suitable for students from pre-kindergarten to 8th grade.
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I Can't Find My Whatchamacallit!!

Written by Julia Cook and Illustrated by Michelle Hazelwood Hyde

Cletus and Bocephus are cousins, yet they are nothing alike. Extremely creative Cletus, can't find...

K - 7th

Planet Power: Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading.

Planet Power: Word Search

After reading Planet Power: Explore the World's Renewable Energy by Stacy P. Clark use this...

Grace Hopper: Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading.

Grace Hopper: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Grace Hopper: Memory Match

After reading Grace Hopper by Laurie Wallmark, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students...

Grace Hopper: Word Search

After reading Grace Hopper by Laurie Wallmark use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle...

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