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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. Students should write from the perspective of a character and include actions and dialogue. Students will draw an illustration to match their writing.

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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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
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What's Stirring: Fun, Food, & Family

Written by Daniel & Alonna Moore, with Dr. Daneell
What’s Stirring: Fun, Food & Family is more than a cookbook — it’s a family-bonding experience that brings grandparents, parents, and kids together through meaningful stories, simple recipes, and joyful moments in the kitchen.
K - 6th

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.

Books for Ownership (BFO) Activity Packet

This activity packet supports students in building reading engagement, comprehension, and book ownership through meaningful reflection and choice.
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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!

Summer Vocabulary: Four in a Row

Use this game to practice reading the summer vocabulary words at school or at home.

Summer Vocabulary: Sink the Ship

Use this game to practice reading the summer vocabulary words at school or at home.

Summer Vocabulary: Go Fish!

Use this game to practice reading the summer vocabulary words at school or at home.

Summer Vocabulary: Word Sort

Use this interactive Word Sort to practice the summer vocabulary words in school or at home.

"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!

Spring Vocabulary: Four in a Row

Use this game to practice reading the spring vocabulary words at school or at home.

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