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The Gruffalo: Vocabulary Guide

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

The Gruffalo: Frayer Model

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

The Gruffalo: Word Search

After reading The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across and down.

The Gruffalo: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson.
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The Gruffalo

Written by Julia Donaldson and Illustrated by Axel Scheffler
A little mouse takes a walk through the deep, dark wood where a hungry fox, owl, and snake would all love him for lunch. So he invents a monster to scare them off: the Gruffalo, with terrible claws, terrible teeth, and a poisonous wart on his nose.
Infant and Toddler - 2nd

Go To Sleep, Gecko!: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Go To Sleep, Gecko!: A Balinese...

The Contest Between the Sun and the Wind: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, The Contest Between the Sun and the Wind: An Aesop's Fable.

The Contest Between the Sun and the Wind: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, The Contest Between the Sun and the Wind: An Aesop's Fable.

Partner Reading: Building Fluency Through Collaborative Reading

Build fluency, comprehension, and reading confidence through purposeful partner reading.

Word Ladder 1: ab

Introduce young learners to word ladders with this easy‑to‑use activity designed for grades PK–2. This word ladder activity prompts children to make predictions, notice patterns, and work in pairs, small groups, or as a whole classroom

Stop the Gab Partner Poem

Introduce young learners to word ladders with this easy‑to‑use partner poem activity designed for grades PK–2.

Eleven Nature Tales: Read Aloud Guide

This read aloud guide for Eleven Nature Tales: A Multicultural Journey supports educators in exploring folktales from cultures around the world.

Folktales Exploration: 3rd–5th Grade

Dig deeper into folktales with a read-aloud guide that helps students in grades 3–5 analyze characters, explore themes, and support their thinking with story details.

Folktales Exploration: Preschool–2nd Grade

Explore folktales with a read-aloud guide designed to help students in grades PK–2 retell stories, explore characters and events, and identify important lessons.
August House Collection
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Lil Lizzo Meets Sasha B. Flootin'

Written by Lizzo and Illustrated by Mark Pett
A girl finds her voice with the help of a smart and sassy flute in this charming and inspiring debut picture book from one of the world’s best-known and best-loved musical artists—the one and only Lizzo!
Pre-K - 3rd

The Contest Between the Sun and the Wind: Word Search

After reading The Contest Between the Sun and the Wind: An Aesop's Fable, retold by Heather Forest, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across, down, and diagonally.

The Contest Between the Sun and the Wind: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with The Contest Between the Sun and the Wind: An Aesop's Fable, retold by Heather Forest.
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Central America, ¡mira, mira, mira! (English & Spanish)

Written by Araceli Figueroa, Edith López, & Juliana Loza-Espinoza and Illustrated by Shurjo Mukhi
From splashing in the sea in Panama to smelling abuela’s warm cafecito in Costa Rica, there are so many things to love about Central America!
Infant and Toddler - K

The Bad Seed: Activity Packet

Use this activity packet by HarperCollins after reading the story The Bad Seed.

Fancy Nancy: Fill in the Blanks

Use HarperCollins activity sheet to create your own Fancy Nancy letter.

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie: Sweet Stories

Use HarperCollins activity sheet to create your own "If You Give a Mouse a ___."

Amelia Bedelia: Homophones and Homonyms

Use this HarperCollins activity to learn more about homophones and homonyms.

Shel Silverstein Poetry Month

Use these activities by HarperCollins to celebrate Poetry Month with Shel Silverstein.

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