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The Boy Who Liked Bugs: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading with your child.

The Boy Who Liked Bugs: Read Aloud Guide

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

The Boy Who Liked Bugs: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

The Adventures of Captain Underpants: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dan Pilkey.

The Boy Who Liked Bugs: Vocabulary Guide

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

The Boy Who Liked Bugs: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with The Boy Who Liked Bugs by Storytime.

The Boy Who Liked Bugs: Word Search

After reading The Boy Who Liked Bugs by Storytime. use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across, down, and diagonally.
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The Compass of Life book cover

The Compass of Life

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Manuel Mal
Little Albert gets a cool gift – where do you think it will lead him?
2nd - 3rd
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The Boy Who Liked Bugs

The Boy Who Liked Bugs

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Pedro Riquelme
The true story of a boy who had to catch them all – insects, that is!
2nd - 3rd

Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse: Vocabulary Guide

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

Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.
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Ruthie book cover

Ruthie

Written and Illustrated by Esmé Shapiro
Ruthie, a pampered pup who thinks he’s royalty, leaves his cozy home for adventure and discovers that sometimes what you’re looking for is what you already have.
Pre-K - 2nd

"If I Ran for President" Writing Activity

Students design a campaign poster that highlights an issue they care about, includes a strong slogan and meaningful promise, and visually communicates their leadership message.
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Read for Success Overview
Read for Success Implementation Videos

Read for Success: After Reading

Watch this video to see what to do after reading a book aloud with your students to extend their thinking.

Read for Success: During Reading

Watch this video to see what to do during reading a book aloud with your students to monitor comprehension.

Reading for Success: Before Reading

Watch this video to see what to do before reading a book aloud with your students to build background knowledge and set a purpose for reading.

Read for Success Program Overview

Watch this video to gain a deeper understanding of what Read For Success is and how to best implement it into your classroom.
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Maple for the People book cover

Maple for the People: (A Middle Grade Novel of School Elections, Friendship, and Finding Ones Voice)

Written by Kate McGovern
When Maple runs for sixth-grade president, she learns that leadership means standing up for her community—even when it’s unpopular.
4th - 7th

Engineer Someday: Memory Match

After reading Engineer Someday by Jay Flores, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build...

Engineer Someday: Word Search

After reading Engineer Someday by Jay Flores, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle...

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Oprah Winfrey book cover

Oprah Winfrey (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Sera Latterell
Oprah Winfrey’s story follows her journey from a childhood marked by poverty and hardship to becoming a groundbreaking media leader and global icon, showing how determination, empathy, and big dreams can change a life.
1st - 3rd
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Mikaela Shiffrin book cover

Mikaela Shiffrin (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Anastasia Ryzhkova
Mikaela Shiffrin’s story follows her journey from a determined young skier in Colorado to a record-breaking champion, showing how perseverance, family support, and resilience helped her overcome personal loss and become one of the greatest alpine skiers of all time.
1st - 3rd

My Perfect Reading Moment

Celebrate the joy of reading with this printable activity sheet!

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