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Catching Kindness: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Catching Kindness: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Catching Kindness by Kara M. Mitchell.

Catching Kindness: Word Search

After reading Catching Kindness by Kara M. Mitchell, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across and down.
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Dream On! A book about possibilities (Being the Best Me!®)

Written by Cheri J. Meiners and Illustrated by Elizabeth Allen
Imagination and motivation are key to young children’s happiness and health. Thinking about dreams and goals can help children cope with challenges when they arise and view life through a hopeful lens.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Every Bunny is a Yoga Bunny

Written by Emily Ann Davison and Illustrated by Deborah Allwright
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Have you ever felt so wiggly and giggly that you just could not sit still? When little Yo-Yo gets lost in the forest, she discovers that the yoga shapes Grandpa taught her might be just the thing to help her find her way home!
Pre-K - 3rd
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Catching Kindness

Written and Illustrated by Kara M. Mitchell
Can one small act of kindness change someone’s day? In this grocery store, it just might. Catching Kindness is a heartwarming picture book that shows how compassion can ripple through everyday moments.
K - 3rd
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The Christmas Sweater

Written and Illustrated by Jan Brett
It’s Christmas morning, and Theo’s Yiayia has knitted his dog, Ari, a special red sweater. But when Ari shows his disinterest in the gift, Theo steps in to show his grandmother just how much they appreciate her kindness.
Pre-K - 3rd

It's Christmas, David!: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading.

It's Christmas, David!: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading with your child.

It's Christmas, David!: Vocabulary Guide

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

It's Christmas, David! Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

It's Christmas, David!: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with It's Christmas, David! by David Shannon.

It's Christmas, David!: Word Search

After reading It's Christmas, David! by David Shannon, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across and down.

It's Christmas, David!: Memory Match

After reading It's Christmas, David! by David Shannon, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity with the book's vocabulary words. Find matching pairs of words to complete the game. Each new game presents a new set of randomly selected words.
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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.

Olive, The Other Reindeer: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading with your child.

Olive, The Other Reindeer: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading.

Olive, The Other Reindeer: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Olive, The Other Reindeer: Vocabulary Guide

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

Olive, The Other Reindeer: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Olive, The Other Reindeer by Vivian Walsh.

Olive, The Other Reindeer: Word Search

After reading Olive, The Other Reindeer by Vivian Walsh, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across, down, and diagonally.
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Olive, The Other Reindeer

Olive, The Other Reindeer

Written by Vivian Walsh and Illustrated by J. otto Seibold
Olive is merrily preparing for Christmas when suddenly she realizes "Olive... the other Reindeer... I thought I was a dog. Hmmm, I must be a Reindeer!" So she quickly hops aboard the polar express and heads to the North Pole.
Pre-K - 3rd

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