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 Simon B. Rhymin' by Dwayne Reed.
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.
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.
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. When Grandpa teaches Yo-Yo, Roly, and Flo how to do yoga, there’s one little bunny who finds it very hard. Yo-Yo just can’t stop fidgeting, wiggling, and giggling!
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.
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.
