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Celebrate 100 Days: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Celebrate 100 Days: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Celebrate 100 Days by Suzanne Barchers...

Celebrate 100 Days: Word Search

After reading Celebrate 100 Days by Suzanne Barchers, use this printable and interactive Word Search...

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Celebrate 100 Days

Written by Suzanne Barchers
Students count to 100 with their teacher as they celebrate the 100th day of school, using photos, charts, and diagrams to learn real-world math and build STEM skills.
K - 4th

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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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Feisty Cinderella: A Folktale from France

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald, Jennifer MacDonald Whitman, & Nathaniel Forrest Whitman and Illustrated by Diane Greenseid

A take-charge Cinderella from an old folktale...a folktale from the French countryside. Little Flea...

Pre-K - 5th

Whoosh! Lonnie Johnson's Super Soaking Stream of Inventions: 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.

Ivy & Bean: 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. Use this Book Talk video to drive engagement with your students for the book Ivy & Bean by Annie Barrows.

The Girl Who Grew: Vocabulary Guide

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

The Girl Who Grew: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

The Girl Who Grew: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with The Girl who Grew by Storytime.

The Girl Who Grew: Word Search

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

The Girl Who Grew

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Amari Mitnaul
Wangari’s love of living things inspired her to become a world-changing activist!
Pre-K - 5th
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What's Stirring: Fun, Food, & Family

Written by Daniel & Alonna Moore, with Dr. Daneell
What’s Stirring: Fun, Food & Family is more than a cookbook — it’s a family-bonding experience that brings grandparents, parents, and kids together through meaningful stories, simple recipes, and joyful moments in the kitchen.
K - 6th

Stress-Busting Holiday Literacy Tips for Families

This family-friendly tip sheet shares simple, low-stress ways to build reading and writing into everyday holiday routines.

Books for Ownership (BFO) Activity Packet

This activity packet supports students in building reading engagement, comprehension, and book ownership through meaningful reflection and choice.

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