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The Lonely Penguin's Blog: Word Search

After reading The Lonely Penguin's Blog by Alan Trussell-Cullen, use this printable and interactive...

The Lonely Penguin's Blog: Memory Match

After reading The Lonely Penguin's Blog by Alan Trussell-Cullen, use this Memory Matching puzzle to...

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The Lonely Penguin's Blog

Written by Alan Trussell-Cullen and Illustrated by Sophie Kittredge

Building off of the popularity of social media, the story of Palaki the penguin's blog posts relates...

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Justice Makes a Difference: The Story of Miss Freedom Fighter, Esquire

Written by Dr. Artika Tyner & Jacklyn Milton and Illustrated by Jeremy Norton & Janos Orban

"Words are powerful,' Grandma told Justice. 'They can be used in powerful ways to do good or to do...

3rd - 7th

Rally to Read: Inquiry Activity Packet 2023-24

A collection of resources aligned to the theme of Inquiry. There are resources for Educators...

Rally to Read: Compassion Activity Packet 2023-24

A collection of resources aligned to the theme of Compassion. There are resources for Educators...

Rally to Read: Wellness Activity Packet 2023-24

A collection of resources aligned to the theme of Wellness. There are resources for Educators...

Rally to Read: Changemakers Activity Packet 2023-24

A collection of resources aligned to the theme of Changemakers. There are resources for Educators...

Rally to Read: Community Activity Packet 2023-24

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

The Book Itch: Guide for Educators

The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth & Harlem's Greatest Bookstore printable guide for educators provides...

The Book Itch: Guide for Families

The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth & Harlem's Greatest Bookstore printable guide for families provides...

The Book Itch: Extension Activities for Educators

The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth & Harlem's Greatest Bookstore printable extension activities for...

The Book Itch: Vocabulary Scaffold

The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth & Harlem's Greatest Bookstore printable vocabulary scaffold guide...

Valentine's Day Word Search (3-5)

Put your Valentine's Day terminology to the test! Look for words across, down, and diagonally. Print...

The Banana-Leaf Ball: Guide for Educators

The Banana-Leaf Ball printable Guide for Educators provides suggestions for activating student...

The Banana-Leaf Ball: Guide for Families

The Banana-Leaf Ball printable Guide for Families provides hands-on activities and ideas for...

The Banana-Leaf Ball: Extension Activities for Educators

The Banana-Leaf Ball printable extension activities for educators provides interdisciplinary-themed...

The Banana-Leaf Ball: Vocabulary Scaffold

The Banana-Leaf Ball printable vocabulary scaffold guide pairs 10 challenge words from the story...

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The Banana-Leaf Ball: How Play Can Change the World

Written and Illustrated by Katie Smith Milway

Separated from his family when they were forced to flee their home, a young East African boy named...

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The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth & Harlem's Greatest Bookstore

Written by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson and Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie

In the 1930s, Lewis's dad, Lewis Michaux Sr., had an itch he needed to scratch―a book itch. How to...

2nd - 5th

Whoosh! Lonnie Johnson's Super Soaking Stream of Inventions: Guide for Families (en Español)

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

Venn Diagram

Use this Venn diagram to compare and contrast two elements within a text/story.
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Greetings from Witness Protection!

Written by Jake Burt

The marshals are looking for the perfect girl to join a mother, father, and son on the run from the...

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Lizzie Demands a Seat

Written by Beth Anderson

In 1854, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Jennings, an African American schoolteacher, fought back when she was...

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