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My Mother is a Superhero: Read Aloud Guide

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

My Mother is a Superhero: Vocabulary Guide

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

My Mother is a Superhero: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

My Mother is a Superhero: Word Search

After reading My Mother is a Superhero by CJ Charles, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across and down.

My Mother is a Superhero: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with My Mother is a Superhero by CJ Charles.
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Dancing Turtle

The Dancing Turtle: A Folktale from Brazil

Written by Pleasant DeSpain and Illustrated by David Boston
The Dancing Turtle is a vibrant children's picture book that retells a classic indigenous Brazilian folktale about a music-loving turtle captured by a hunter. To escape becoming turtle stew, the clever protagonist must use her wit and the help of the hunter's children to find her way back to the rainforest.
Pre-K - 4th

Story Map Graphic Organizer

Use this story map to strengthen comprehension by helping readers see how the characters, setting, and events in the beginning, middle, and end connect to make the story make sense.

Dear Valentine Letter Template (black-white)

Use this Dear Valentine template to help students practice writing friendly letters for Valentine’s Day!

Dear Valentine Letter Template (color)

Use this Dear Valentine template to help students practice writing friendly letters for Valentine’s Day!
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Feisty Cinderella: A Folktale from France

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald, Jennifer MacDonald Whitman, & Nathaniel Forrest Whitman and Illustrated by Diane Greenseid

A take-charge Cinderella from an old folktale...a folktale from the French countryside. Little Flea...

Pre-K - 5th

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.
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Best Life Ever! with The Fulfillment Kids

Written by Clancy Clark and Illustrated by Kim Soderberg

You are a unique person in all the world, and you have a special purpose for being here. Join Sophie...

Pre-K - 5th

"Dear Santa" Letter Template (black-white)

Use this Dear Santa template to help students practice writing friendly letters to Santa!

"Hanukkah Wishes" Letter Template (color)

Use this Hanukkah Wishes template to help you practice writing a friendly letter!

"Dear Santa" Letter Template (color)

Use this Dear Santa template to help students practice writing friendly letters to Santa!
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Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band

Written by Kwame Alexander and Illustrated by Tim Bowers
Acoustic Rooster teams up with his talented friends to form an amazing jazz band, and even without winning the prize, he realizes making great music together is what truly matters.
Pre-K - 4th

Read-Aloud Guide

Here are some tips to consider when reading a storybook with one child or many.

Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

Printable Guide for Families provides hands-on activities and ideas for extension projects using...

Jayden's Impossible Garden: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

Printable Guide for Families provides hands-on activities and ideas for extension projects using...

Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez: Guide for Families (en Español)

Harvesting Hope printable Guide for Families provides hands-on activities and ideas for extension...

Jayden's Impossible Garden: Guide for Families (en Español)

Jayden's Impossible Garden printable Guide for Families provides hands-on activities and ideas for...

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The Inclusive Reef: Finn and Hatch

Written by Tabitha Erbe and Illustrated by Allyssa Van Cuyk

Every day at the sandbar, Finn plays Sharks and Minnows while his brother, Hatch, works in a...

Pre-K - 4th

Jayden's Impossible Garden: Educator Guide

Jayden's Impossible Garden printable Guide for Educators provides suggestions for activating student...

Jayden's Impossible Garden: Family Guide

Jayden's Impossible Garden printable Guide for Families provides hands-on activities and ideas for...

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