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How to Draw the Presidents and First Ladies: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build...

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How to Draw the Presidents and First Ladies

Written and Illustrated by John Hutton

The presidents and first ladies of the United States of America have always been a popular subject...

K - 8th
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The Gingerbread White House: A Pop-up Book

Written by Chuck Fischer, Roland Mesnier, & Mark Ramsdell

The holiday season at the White House is a magical time of year. The house is beautifully decorated...

Pre-K - 6th

UPSE Chart

Use the Understand, Plan, Solve, and Evaluate (UPSE) model to support students in solving single and...

KWL Chart

Use this KWL chart individually or as a class to activate students’ thinking as they begin reading a...

Titles Can Be Telling Graphic Organizer

Use this graphic organizer before, during, and after reading to make inferences and connections...

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What's Great About Washington, DC? (Our Great States)

Written by Rebecca E. Hirsch
What's so great about Washington, DC? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the...
2nd - 6th
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A Kids Book About The Tulsa Race Massacre

Written by Carlos Moreno and Illustrated by Rick DeLucco

The Tulsa Race Massacre happened between May 31 and June 1, 1921, when a white mob attacked the...

K - 8th
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A Kids Book About White Privilege

Written by Ben Sand and Illustrated by Rick DeLucco

What white privilege is and how to use privilege for good?

We’ve neglected the topic of white...

K - 8th

A Guide to the Works of Jacqueline Woodson

The guide is a comprehensive look at the works of Jacqueline Woodson, a comprehensive Jacqueline...

Chillin' Activities for a Winter Day (en Español)

Print this Spanish-language activity guide full of STEM connections to make the best use of being...
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Baseball Saved Us

Written by Ken Mochizuki and Illustrated by Dom Lee

For a young Japanese-American boy sent to an internment camp during World War II, baseball becomes a...

K - 6th

Louis Sockalexis Native American Baseball Pioneer: Criss Cross

Answer clues based on definitions of the vocabulary words from Louis Sockalexis Native American...

Louis Sockalexis Native American Baseball Pioneer: Memory Match

After reading Louis Sockalexis Native American Baseball Pioneer, use this Memory Matching puzzle to...

Louis Sockalexis Native American Baseball Pioneer: Word Search

Look for vocabulary words from Louis Sockalexis Native American Baseball Pioneer. Circle or click on...

Baseball Saved Us: Criss Cross

Answer clues based on definitions of the vocabulary words from Baseball Saved Us. Look for hints in...

Baseball Saved Us: Memory Match

After reading Baseball Saved Us, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity...

Baseball Saved Us: Word Search

Look for vocabulary words from Baseball Saved Us. Circle or click on words across, down, or...

As Fast As Words Could Fly: Teacher Guide

As Fast As Words Can Fly presents a unique perspective on the Civil Rights movement. The teacher's...
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As Fast As Words Could Fly

Written by Pamela M. Tuck and Illustrated by Eric Velasquez
Mason Steele is proud of his father's work with a civil rights group and writes handwritten notes...
2nd - 7th

Chillin' Activities for a Winter Day (English)

Print this activity guide full of STEM connections to make the best use of being stuck inside in the...

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