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The Adventures of Captain Underpants: Novel Discussion Guide

Use this Novel Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading the book, The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey.

No-Prep Oral Literacy Activities

Use these no-prep oral activities to build students’ phonological awareness through quick, engaging practice.

Where's Waldo?: Family Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, Where’s Waldo? by Martin Hanford, with your child.

Where's Waldo?: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Where’s Waldo? by Martin Hanford.
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Every Month Is a New Year: Celebrations Around the World

Written by Marilyn Singer and Illustrated by Susan L. Roth
Happy New Year ... in July! This versatile collection of engaging original poems showcases New Year celebrations throughout the year and around the world.
1st - 7th
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Welcome to Our Table: A Celebration of What Children Eat All Around the World

Written by Laura Mucha & Ed Smith and Illustrated by Harriet Lynas

From biltong to biryani, papaya to passionfruit, and ramen to roti, kids everywhere enjoy delicious...

2nd - 5th
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Recycling Day: What Happens to the Things We Throw Away

Written by Polly Faber and Illustrated by Klas Fahlén
Empty things, broken things, yucky things — follow the journey of recycled objects as they move through the recycling process in order to be reused in all sorts of interesting ways. This picture book introduces all the people, processes, machines, and vehicles involved in recycling and trash disposal!
2nd - 5th

Writer's Response Choice Board

Students choose from a variety of narrative, opinion, informative, creative, and personal writing prompts that encourage them to think deeply about what they read while writing for authentic purposes.

Read with RIF Book Club Guide

Bring stories to life beyond the final page with RIF's Read with RIF Book Club Guide.

Helping Kids with Test Anxiety

Help your child build confidence and reduce test anxiety through the power of reading.

Family Reading Tip Sheet

Discover practical reading tips for families that help children build literacy skills, develop confidence, and enjoy reading together.

Tips for Families of Elementary and Middle School Students

Support your child's reading journey with practical, research-based strategies you can use every day.

Printable Coloring Bookmark

Add creativity to reading time with this printable Coloring Bookmark!

Reading Achievement Certificate

Celebrate every reading milestone with a printable Reading Certificate!

How Not to Start Third Grade: Extension Activities

Extend students' thinking before, during, and after reading with this collection of printable literacy activities.

How Not to Start Third Grade: Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading the book, How Not to Start Third Grade.

How Not to Start Third Grade: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, How Not to Start Third Grade.

How Not to Start Third Grade: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, How Not to Start Third Grade.
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Don't Be A Mosquito!

Written by Kristy Schwartz and Illustrated by David Anderson
Ricky loves adventures, playing with his dog Buster, and being part of everything—maybe a little too much sometimes. He wiggles, blurts, and zooms right into other people’s space without meaning to. At school, his big excitement can cause problems, and making friends feels tougher than he expected.
Pre-K - 5th
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Record-Breaking USA: Celebrating America's biggest, brightest, and bravest!

Written by Clive Gifford and Illustrated by Paul Hammond
This book takes readers on a fun-filled road trip across the United States to discover amazing, unusual, and record-breaking facts from every state.
2nd - 5th
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Forgotten Founders: Black Patriots, Women Soldiers, and Other Thinkers and Heroes Who Shaped Early America

Written by Mifflin Lowe and Illustrated by Wiliam Luong
This book shares the stories of the diverse people who helped shape the founding of America but are often left out of history books.
2nd - 7th

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.
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America's Founding Myths...And What REALLY Happened

Written by Christy Mihaly and Illustrated by Marta Sevilla
This book explores famous stories from American history and helps readers separate myths from historical facts.
2nd - 8th

Swimming into Trouble (Julia on the Go!): Book Club Activity Packet

Extend students' reading experience with this engaging Book Club Activity Packet for Swimming into Trouble by Julia Go.

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