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Partner Poems & Word Ladders for Building Foundational Literacy Skills (Grades K-2)

Written by David L. Harrison, Timothy V. Rasinski, & Mary Jo Fresch
Young learners are naturally motivated when they read a humorous short poem or story with a partner. When this shared reading is followed by skill‑building word ladders that reinforce phonics and vocabulary, along with an engaging mini‑lesson in reading, writing, or word study, teachers gain a comprehensive and strategic approach to early literacy instruction.
K - 2nd
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Partner Poems & Word Ladders for Building Foundational Literacy Skills (Grades 1–3)

Written by David L. Harrison, Timothy V. Rasinski, & Mary Jo Fresch
Motivate young readers to build fluency with short, humorous partner poems designed for shared reading. Each poem is followed by a skill‑building word ladder that reinforces phonics and vocabulary, along with an engaging mini‑lesson in reading, writing, or word study.
1st - 3rd
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The Megabook of Vocabulary: Strategies to Boost Word Learning for Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening

Written by Dr. Timothy V. Raskinski, Melissa Cheesman Smith, & Savannah Campbell

This comprehensive resource offers a wealth of engaging, easy‑to‑implement strategies for building...

K - 8th
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The Megabook of Fluency, 2nd Edition: Strategies and Texts to Engage All Readers

Written by Dr. Timothy V. Rasinski & Melissa Cheesman Smith

Fluency serves as the critical bridge between accurate word recognition and deep comprehension. When...

K - 8th

Starving in the Back Seat: Partner Poem

Introduce young learners to partner poems designed for grades PK-2. Partner poems are short poems written for two voices.

Word Ladder: -eat (Starving in the Back Seat)

Introduce young learners to word ladders with this easy‑to‑use activity designed for grades PK–2. This word ladder activity prompts children to make predictions, notice patterns, and work in pairs, small groups, or as a whole classroom.

Word Root Lesson on “Habit"

The word root habit means "to live, dwell, or stay." Use this lesson to invite students to explore...

The Apple Picking Song: Poem

Introduce young learners to poems designed for grades PK-2.

Word Ladder: Start with PICKING and Get to APPLES

Introduce young learners to word ladders with this easy‑to‑use activity designed for grades PK–2. This word ladder activity prompts children to make predictions, notice patterns, and work in pairs, small groups, or as a whole classroom.

Word Ladder: Change of Seasons (Summer to Fall)

Introduce young learners to word ladders with this easy‑to‑use activity designed for grades PK–2. This word ladder activity prompts children to make predictions, notice patterns, and work in pairs, small groups, or as a whole classroom.

Autumn: Poems

Introduce young learners to poems designed for grades PK-2.

Word Root Lesson on “Dent"

The word dental comes from the Latin word root dent- which means "teeth." Use this lesson to invite...

Word Ladder: Start with CAMP and Get to FIRE

Introduce young learners to word ladders with this easy‑to‑use activity designed for grades PK–2. This word ladder activity prompts children to make predictions, notice patterns, and work in pairs, small groups, or as a whole classroom.

By the Campfire: Poem

Introduce young learners to poems designed for grades PK-2.

How to Catch a Dinosaur: Frayer Model

Use this printable graphic organizer to deepen students' vocabulary knowledge using words from How to Catch a Dinosaur.

How to Catch a Dinosaur: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families with your child before, during, and after reading the book, How to Catch a Dinosaur.

How to Catch a Dinosaur: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, How to Catch a Dinosaur.

How to Catch a Dinosaur: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words for the book, How to Catch a Dinosaur.

Miss Daisy Is Crazy!: Extension Activity

Imagine you could design your very own school, just like A.J. and his classmates in Miss Daisy Is Crazy!

Miss Daisy Is Crazy!: Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading, Miss Daisy is Crazy.
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How to Catch a Dinosaur

Written by Adam Wallace and Illustrated by Andy Elkerton
A group of clever kids sets out to catch a dinosaur and prove that these prehistoric creatures are still around.
K - 3rd

The Singing Tortoise: Extension Activity

Spark creativity with this fun activity inspired by The Singing Tortoise! Children will imagine their own singing tortoise, create a stage name and silly song lyrics, and illustrate their tortoise performing.

OOPS! I Just Ate You.: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, OOPS! I Just Ate You., with your child.

OOPS! I Just Ate You.: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, OOPS! I Just Ate You.