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The Slavic Story Treasury: Folktales of Wisdom, Kindness, and Quiet Strength

Written by Serhii Sakal
The Slavic Story Treasury is a bright, welcoming collection of classic Slavic folk tales—stories that were once told beside glowing fires and are now retold in simple, musical language for today’s kids and families.
K - 5th

Call It Courage: Anticipation Guide

Use this Anticipation Guide before reading to activate students’ prior knowledge, build curiosity about the topic, and set a purpose for reading.
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Adventures with Sam & Saint: Holiday Celebrations

Written by Teri Rose and Illustrated by Jayden Ellsworth
Sam and Saint, Santa’s color‑loving kid helpers, are traveling around the world to learn how different people celebrate special days. When they stop by Ms. Bird’s bright and welcoming classroom, they listen as children share stories about the holidays and traditions they enjoy at home. From colorful festivals to meaningful family moments, Sam and Saint discover how wonderful it is that every culture has its own way to celebrate.
Pre-K - 5th

Rally to Read: Imagination Puzzles/Games 2025-26

A collection of puzzles and games aligned to the theme of Imagination.

Rally to Read: Imagination Activity Packet 2025-26

A collection of resources aligned to the theme of Imagination. There are resources for educators, families, and students.

Rally to Read: Changemakers Puzzles/Games 2025-26

A collection of puzzles and games aligned to the theme of Changemakers.

Rally to Read: Changemakers Activity Packet 2025-26

A collection of resources aligned to the theme of Changemakers. There are resources for educators, families, and students.

Rally to Read: Wellness Puzzles/Games 2025-26

A collection of puzzles and games aligned to the theme of Wellness.

Rally to Read: Celebration Puzzles/Games 2025-26

A collection of puzzles and games aligned to the theme of Celebration.

Rally to Read: Celebration Activity Packet 2025-26

A collection of resources aligned to the theme of Celebration. There are resources for educators, families, and students.

Rally to Read: Community Puzzles/Games 2025-26

A collection of puzzles and games aligned to the theme of Community.

Rally to Read: Community Activity Packet 2025-26

A collection of resources aligned to the theme of Community. There are resources for educators...

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The Dream Builder's Blueprint

Written by Alice Faye Duncan and Illustrated by E. B. Lewis
In 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave a special speech to a school full of young people, sharing his vision for how they could build meaningful, excellent lives. What would your life's blueprint look like?
2nd - 5th
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Glacier: Kids' Guide to History, Wildlife, Trails, and Park Preservation

Written by Tammy Gagne
Young readers will discover the story of the land that is now Glacier National Park and learn how it has long been connected to the Blackfeet Nation. They’ll explore the park’s amazing wildlife, its more than 2,000 kinds of plants, and why it’s so important to keep the park clean and protect its shrinking glaciers.
3rd - 6th

Author Study

Dive deep into an author's world with RIF's Author Study, a complete K–5 literacy unit that guides students through reading, research, and cross-curricular exploration of a single author's body of work.
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Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony & Frederick Douglass

Written by Suzanne Slade and Illustrated by Nicole Tadgell
Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass formed an unlikely friendship and worked together to fight for equality and change the nation.
1st - 4th

Summer Camp Sleuths: Word Search

After reading Summer Camp Sleuths by Bethany Latham, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across, down, and diagonally.

Summer Camp Sleuths: Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Summer Camp Sleuths.

Summer Camp Sleuths: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, Summer Camp Sleuths.

Summer Camp Sleuths: Vocabulary Guide

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

Freestyle: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with Freestyle by Gale Galligan.

Freestyle: Word Search

After reading Freestyle by Gale Galligan, use this printable and interactive Word Search Puzzle to extend student learning. Find and cycle words across, down, and diagonally.

Solving for M: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with Solving for M by Jennifer Swender.

Solving for M: Word Search

After reading Solving for M by Jennifer Swender, use this printable and interactive Word Search Puzzle to extend student learning. Find and cycle words across, down, and diagonally.

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