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The Elephant in the Room

Written by Holly Goldberg Sloan

It's been almost a year since Sila's mother traveled halfway around the world to Turkey, hoping to...

5th - 9th

Concept Map

Use this Concept Map before, during, or after reading to deepen students' understanding of a concept, make connections, and build comprehension.

Funds of Knowledge Survey

Funds of Knowledge refers to an asset-based approach to bringing each student’s background, culture, and lived experiences into classroom practices to enhance academic progress. Use this inventory to collect information about your students’ funds of knowledge. Then, use the planning worksheet to guide your unit planning and lesson development.

Sky Gazing: A Guide to the Moon, Sun, Planets, Stars, Eclipses, and Constellations: Discussion Guide for Families

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

Comic Book Strip

KA-POW! Use this comic book strip page to have your students create their very own action-packed comic. Encourage them to draw characters and add some fun dialogue. Go beyond the panels and unleash their creativity.

Sky Gazing: A Guide to the Moon, Sun, Planets, Stars, Eclipses, and Constellations: Word Search

After reading Sky Gazing: A Guide to the Moon, Sun, Planets, Stars, Eclipses, and Constellations by...

Sky Gazing: A Guide to the Moon, Sun, Planets, Stars, Eclipses, and Constellations: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive criss cross puzzle aligns with Sky Gazing: A Guide to the Moon, Sun...

Sky Gazing: A Guide to the Moon, Sun, Planets, Stars, Eclipses, and Constellations: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Young Authors Booklist

A list of recommended books written by young authors, ranging from 5 to 14 years old.

Poetry Collection Activity: Multi-Sensory Poetry Jam

The Multi-Sensory Poetry Jam is an interactive and inclusive activity designed for students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade.

Poetry Collection Activity: Poem Collage

The Poem Collage activity is a creative and collaborative classroom project suitable for students from pre-kindergarten to 8th grade.

The Standing Rock Sioux Challenge the Dakota Access Pipeline: Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading

The Standing Rock Sioux Challenge the Dakota Access Pipeline: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

The Standing Rock Sioux Challenge the Dakota Access Pipeline: Word Search

After reading The Standing Rock Sioux Challenge the Dakota Access Pipeline by Clara MacCarald, use...

The Standing Rock Sioux Challenge the Dakota Access Pipeline: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with The Standing Rock Sioux Challenge the...

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Accidental Inventions That Changed Our World: (Books For Curious Kids)

Written by Riddleland
This book covers fascinating origin stories of 60 every-day items that were invented by accident; that is, the inventor did not expect to make the product when the product was discovered.
3rd - 8th

Hoot: Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading.

Hoot: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Hoot: Word Search

After reading Hoot by Carl Hiassen use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend...

Hoot: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Hoot by Carl Hiassen.

Fresh Air, Clean Water: Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading.

Fresh Air, Clean Water: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Fresh Air, Clean Water: Word Search

After reading Fresh Air, Clean Water: Our Right to a Healthy Environment by Megan Clendenan use this...

Fresh Air, Clean Water: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Fresh Air, Clean Water: Our Right to a...

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