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The Organic Artist for Kids: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with The Organic Artist for Kids by Nick Neddo.

The Organic Artist for Kids: Word Search

After reading The Organic Artist for Kids by Nick Neddo, use this printable and interactive Word Search Puzzle to extend student learning. Find and cycle words across and down.

The Organic Artist for Kids: Memory Match

After reading The Organic Artist for Kids by Nick Neddo, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity with the book’s vocabulary words.

The Dot: Memory Match

After reading The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity with the book’s vocabulary words.

The Dot: Criss Coss

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds.

A Sky That Sings: Memory Match

After reading A Sky That Sings by Anita Sanchez, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity with the book’s vocabulary words.

A Sky That Sings: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with A Sky That Sings by Anita Sanchez.

A Sky That Sings: Word Search

After reading A Sky That Sings by Anita Sanchez, use this printable and interactive Word Search Puzzle to extend student learning. Find and cycle words across and down.
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Chloe Kim: A Kid’s Book About Sacrifice and Hard Work (Mini Movers and Shakers)

Written by Mary Nhin and Illustrated by Yuliia Zolotova
Chloe Kim didn’t just hop on a snowboard and soar fifteen feet into the air on her first try. She practiced again and again, even when it was hard. And she never forgot how much her family helped her along the way. Big achievements often come from lots of effort, even if people don’t always see the work behind the scenes.
Pre-K - 5th
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The Organic Artist for Kids: A DIY Guide to Making Your Own Eco-Friendly Art Supplies from Nature

Written by Nick Neddo
RIF Summer Camp: Artistic Avenues Badge. Did you know you can make your own paint from rocks and ink from plants? In this book, you'll head outside and turn nature into your very own art supply kit. What amazing thing will you create first?
Pre-K - 7th
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A Sky That Sings

Written by Anita Sanchez and George Steele and Illustrated by Emily Mendoza
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Have you ever tried to find a bird just by listening to its song? Mia is blind, and she does not need her eyes to go on the most amazing bird adventure in the park with her tía!
K - 5th

My Perfect Reading Moment

Celebrate the joy of reading with this printable activity sheet!

"If I Had a Pot of Gold" Writing Activity

In this fun and imaginative writing activity, students write about what they would do if they found a pot of gold.
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Listening for the Crack of Dawn (American Storytelling)

Written by Donald Davis
The hills and small towns of western North Carolina in the 1950s come to life in this collection of stories by master storyteller Donald Davis. He’s shared his tales everywhere—from the World’s Fair to the Smithsonian to the National Storytelling Festival—and now he invites readers into the adventures of his own childhood. His stories follow him from his earliest school days all the way to the moment he begins to understand the big changes happening in the world, including the loss of friends during the Vietnam War.
K - 5th

Step Into the Story: Writing Activity

Have students select a book they have read and write an original scene that fits within the story!

Mentor Text Planning Guide

Use this Mentor Text Planning Guide to plan purposeful mentor text instruction.

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.

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!

The Dot: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build background knowledge, and generate curiosity and excitement about the book.

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