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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
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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

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'...

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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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Scarlet Ibis

Written by Gill Lewis

Twelve-year-old Scarlet doesn’t have an easy life. She’s never known her dad, her mom suffers from...

4th - 9th
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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.

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.

Trying New Things Activity Guide for 3-5

This activity guide supports books on trying new things 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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The Puppy Place: Snowball

Written by Ellen Miles

Welcome to the Puppy Place – where every puppy finds a home!

Charles and Lizzie Peterson are very...

2nd - 5th

Bud, Not Buddy: Criss Cross

After reading Bud Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis, use this printable and interactive Criss...

Bud, Not Buddy: Memory Matching (Easy)

After reading Bud Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help...

Bud, Not Buddy: Memory Matching (Hard)

After reading Bud Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help...

Bud, Not Buddy: Memory Matching (Medium)

After reading Bud Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help...

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