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A Song for Gwendolyn Brooks book cover

A Song for Gwendolyn Brooks (People Who Shaped Our World)

Written by Alice Faye Duncan and Illustrated by Xia Gordon
This biography celebrates Gwendolyn Brooks, a talented poet whose words captured everyday life and inspired generations of readers and writers.
K - 8th
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I Spark Like Lightning book cover

I Spark Like Lightning

Written by Jenna Elyse Johnson and Illustrated by Sue Teodoro
Jen shares what it’s like living with epilepsy and shows how support, understanding, and self-acceptance help her shine.
K - 5th

The 6 (+1) Syllable Types: Resource Handout

This resource introduces the six syllable types plus a “+1” category for leftover (odd and schwa) syllables to help students break multisyllabic words into manageable chunks. Each type includes clear definitions and examples to support decoding and word recognition.
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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
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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...

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.

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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