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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Williams.

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Williams.

Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type: Vocabulary Guide

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

Strega Nona: Read Aloud Guides for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, Strega Nona, with...

Strega Nona: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Strega Nona by Tomie dePaola.

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading.

Frog and Toad Are Friends: Family Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book Frog and Toad Are Friends.

Frog and Toad Are Friends: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading.
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The Bear, the Bat, and the Dove: Three Stories from Aesop

Written by Rob Cleveland and Illustrated by Baird Hoffmire
In this collection of three lesser‑known Aesop’s Fables, you’ll discover how a bat ended up flying only at night, why choosing good friends really matters, and how even the tiniest creature—like an ant—can become a hero.
Pre-K - 3rd

The Best Day: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, The Best Day.

Rally to Read | Nature 2025-26 | To See an Owl: Pre/Post Activities

Use these activities to accompany your reading of the book on the topic of Nature: To See an Owl.

Lola Out Loud: Guide for Pre-K Families

Lola Out Loud printable Guide for Families provides hands-on activities and ideas for extension...

Lola Out Loud: Guide for Pre-K Educators

Lola Out Loud printable Guide for Educators provides suggestions for activating student thinking before, during, and after reading.

The Book of Mistakes: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with The Book of Mistakes by Corinna Luyken.

The Book of Mistakes: Word Search

After reading The Book of Mistakes by Corinna Luyken, use this printable and interactive Word Search Puzzle to extend student learning. Find and cycle words across and down.

The Book of Mistakes: Memory Match

After reading The Book of Mistakes by Corinna Luyken, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity with the book’s vocabulary words.

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.

Going Places: Memory Match

After reading Going Places by Peter & Paul Reynolds, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity with the book’s vocabulary words.

Going Places: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with Going Places by Peter & Paul Reynolds.

Going Places: Word Search

After reading Going Places by Peter & Paul Reynolds, use this printable and interactive Word Search Puzzle to extend student learning.

Lucy's Engineering Adventure: Memory Match

After reading Lucy’s Engineering Adventure by Danielle Passagila, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity with the book’s vocabulary words.

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