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This Class Can Save the Planet: Animated Read Aloud

A storytime picture book of This Class Can Save the Planet by Stacy Tornio and Kristen Brittain. You...

Buffalo Wings: Family Discussion Guide

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

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Buffalo Wings

Written by Aaron Reynolds and Illustrated by Paulette Bogan
On the day of the big game at Nuthatcher Farm, Rooster is sure that buffalo wings would be the perfect snack for the football-watching frenzy. But Rooster doesn't quite follow the directions, and before you can say "touchdown!" he is heading west in search of a certain missing ingredient.
Pre-K - 4th

My Brother Charlie: Read Aloud

A Storyline Online read aloud of the book My Brother Charlie, read by Holly Robinson Peete.

Maddi's Fridge (La nevera de Maddi): Read Aloud by Isabella Gomez

Actress Isabella Gomez reads La nevera de Maddi, the Spanish version of Maddi's Fridge by Lois...

Maddi's Fridge: Read Aloud by Jennifer Garner

Actress Jennifer Garner reads Maddi's Fridge by Lois Brandt. With humor and warmth, this children’s...

Figurative Language Graphic Organizer

Use this graphic organizer to explore the many types of figurative language used throughout the story.

If I Ran For President: Read Aloud

If I Ran For President is by Catherine Stier, (author) and Lynne Avril Cravath (illustrator). In...

The Remember Balloons: Read Aloud Video

A tender story of memories lost and memories shared. A gentle reflection on aging through the eyes...

Exploring Different Cultures Activity Guide for Grades 3-5

This activity guide supports books on exploring different cultures for grades 3-5.

Exploring Historical Topics Activity Guide for Grades 3-5

This activity guide supports books on exploring historical topics for grades 3-5.

FolkTales Activity Guide for 3-5

This activity guide supports books on folktales for grades 3-5.

STEM Exploration Activity Guide for 3-5

This activity guide supports STEM-related topics for grades 3-5.

Unique Characters Activity Guide for 3-5

This activity guide supports books with unique characters for grades 3-5.

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Charlie Bumpers vs. the Teacher of the Year

Written by Bill Harley

Charlie Bumpers will have the strictest teacher in the school for fourth grade. How will he survive...

3rd - 5th
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Molly's Pilgrim

Written by Barbara Cohen
Molly doesn't have much to be thankful for as she is teased by classmates about her Yiddish accent...
3rd - 4th
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Pedro's Journal

Written by Pam Conrad
Written as though it were an actual diary, this fascinating book relates the story of Columbus's...
4th - 5th
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Tales From Old Ireland

Written by Malachy Doyle and Illustrated by Niamh Sharkey
This collection of seven spellbinding Irish folk tales deserves to be read aloud at every hearth...
1st - 5th

Volcano Rising: Criss Cross

Answer clues based on definitions of the vocabulary words from Volcano Rising. Look for hints in...

Volcano Rising: Memory Match

After reading Volcano Rising, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity...

Volcano Rising: Word Search

Look for vocabulary words from Volcano Rising. Circle or click on words across, down, or diagonally...

Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: Read Aloud

Read aloud video of Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters by John Steptoe. From The SweetBerry Library.

When Pigasso Met Mootisse: Read Aloud by Eric Close

Actor Eric Close reads When Pigasso Met Mootisse by Nina Laden. When these two artsy animals first...

The House That Jane Built: Read Aloud by Kiernan Shipka

This is the story of Jane Addams, who transformed her house in Chicago into a community center...

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