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Dear Black Boy: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book. 

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Dear Black Boy

Written by Martellus Bennett (reimagined by Mr. Tomonoshi!)

With dreamlike illustrations that invite children to place themselves in the pages’ scenes, this...

Pre-K - 8th

Marshmallow Reading

Use this to track the number of times you read, coloring in a marshmallow for each time. 

Create a Character

Have students create their own character to accompany the story. This could be a variation of the...

Reader Interest Inventory

Use this reader interest inventory at the start of the school year to understand students' reading...

Read Aloud Planning Template

Use this template to plan daily intentional read alouds to enhance students' knowledge, vocabulary...

I Can't Find My Whatchamacallit!!: Discussion Guide for Families

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

Concept Map

Use this Concept Map before, during, or after reading to deepen students' understanding of a concept...

I Can’t Find My Whatchamacallit!!: Discussion Guide

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

I Can’t Find My Whatchamacallit!!: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book. 

I Can’t Find My Whatchamacallit!!: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge. 

I Can’t Find My Whatchamacallit!!: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with I Can’t Find My Whatchamacallit!! by...

I Can’t Find My Whatchamacallit!!: Word Search

After reading I Can’t Find My Whatchamacallit!! by Julia Cook use this printable and interactive...

I Can’t Find My Whatchamacallit!!: Memory Match

After reading I Can’t Find My Whatchamacallit!! by Julia Cook, use this Memory Matching puzzle to...

Funds of Knowledge Survey

Funds of Knowledge refers to an asset-based approach to bringing each student’s background, culture...

Comic Book Strip

KA-POW! Use this comic book strip page to have your students create their very own action-packed...

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...

Poetry Collection Activity: Poem Collage

The Poem Collage activity is a creative and collaborative classroom project suitable for students...

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I Can't Find My Whatchamacallit!!

Written by Julia Cook and Illustrated by Michelle Hazelwood Hyde

Cletus and Bocephus are cousins, yet they are nothing alike. Extremely creative Cletus, can't find...

K - 7th

National Museum of African American History & Culture Resources

The National Museum of African American History & Culture (Smithsonian Institution) has a variety of...

See, Think, Wonder Graphic Organizer

The See, Think, Wonder thinking routine was developed by Project Zero, a research center at the...

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Be Kind: You Can Make the World a Happier Place!

Written by Naomi Shulman and Illustrated by Hsinping Pan

In a world where people spend more time engaging through screens than in real-life interaction...

K - 12th

NMAAHC Kids: Understanding & Celebrating Juneteenth

Juneteenth is a time for celebration and reflection with the whole family. For young children, the...

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