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The Legend of the Sleep-Eating Elephant: Book Study

A five-day picture book study created by the author for grades 2–5 focusing on reading standards...

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The Legend of the Sleep-Eating Elephant

Written by Nocola Williams and Illustrated by Henry Ezeokeke

A very hungry, sleep-eating elephant has been caught invading the village cabbage field, threatening...

K - 5th

S Is for S'mores: A Camping Alphabet: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with S Is for S'mores: A Camping Alphabet...

Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: Guide For Families

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

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How to Draw Kawaii Manga Characters

Written by Misako Misako Rocks!

Attention manga and kawaii–loving tweens! Now you can learn to create your own adorable manga...

2nd - 7th
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Kids in the Kitchen: 70+ Fun Recipes for Young Chefs to Stir Up!

Written by Rossini Perez

Say hello to a world of hands-on fun that will ignite a passion for cooking and creativity in your...

3rd - 7th

Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading.  

Reading Passage: Exploring Parts and Functions of the Brain (3-5)

After reading Your Fantastic Elastic Brain, use this reading passage to extend your students'...

Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: Vocabulary Guide

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

Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge. 

Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive criss cross puzzle aligns with Your Fantastic Elastic Brain by JoAnn...

Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: Word Search

After reading Your Fantastic Elastic Brain by JoAnn Deak, Ph.D. use this printable and interactive...

Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: Memory Match

After reading Your Fantastic Elastic Brain by JoAnn Deak, Ph.D., use this Memory Matching puzzle to...

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Your Fantastic Elastic Brain

Written by JoAnn Deak Ph.D. and Illustrated by Sarah Ackerley

Learn how much your brain can grow! The perfect introduction to growth mindset, Your Fantastic...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Cook Me a Story: A treasury of stories and recipes inspired by classic fairy tales

Written by Bryan Kozlowski

Welcome to the enchanted world of Cook Me a Story, where the most beloved fairy tales are retold...

K - 6th
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Ten Beautiful Things

Written by Molly Griffin and Illustrated by Maribel Lechuga

Lily and her grandmother search for ten beautiful things as they take a long car ride to Iowa and...

K - 3rd
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Zion Unmatched

This stunning photographic essay showcases Zion Clark’s ferocious athleticism and undaunted spirit...

3rd - 7th
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Middle of Nowhere

At first Curtis isn't that worried when his mother doesn't come home from her all-night job at the...

3rd - 7th
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The Key to Every Thing

For eleven-year-old Tash, Cap’n Jackie isn’t just the elderly next-door neighbor — she’s family...

3rd - 7th
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Somebody Cares: A Guide for Kids Who Have Experienced Neglect

Written by Susan Farber Straus PhD and Illustrated by Claire Keay
This is a book for kids like you who have been taking care of so many things on your own. You may...
1st - 6th

A Guide to the Works of Jacqueline Woodson

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

Leveled Reading Passages Supporting Bud, Not Buddy

This set of leveled reading passages can be used to supplement the book Bud, Not Buddy. This PDF...
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Cheetah Girls: Off the Hook ( Books 13-16 )

Written by Deborah Gregory
Galleria finds out that her mean old neighbour's pooch is about to have puppies - and her dog is the...
3rd - 7th

Careers, Jobs, and Community Helpers Activity Guide for 3-5

This activity guide supports books on careers, jobs, and community helpers for grades 3-5.

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