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Sidewalk Flowers

Written by JonArno Lawson and Illustrated by Sydney Smith
A child notices wildflowers growing through the city sidewalks and transforms them into small gifts of kindness.
Pre-K - 2nd
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We Go Slow

Written by Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie and Illustrated by Aaron Becker
A child and caregiver take their time exploring their neighborhood, discovering the beauty and joy found in slowing down and paying attention.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Adrian Simcox Does NOT Have a Horse

Written by Marcy Campbell and Illustrated by Corinna Luyken
Chloe is determined to prove that Adrian does not own a horse until she begins to see her classmate and his imagination from a different perspective.
Pre-K - K
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Something, Someday

Written by Amanda Gorman and Illustrated by Christian Robinson
A hopeful story about how one small action can inspire others and grow into meaningful change.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Flora and the Jazzers

Written and Illustrated by Astrid Sheckels
Flora, a hardworking ferret with a love of music, dreams of attending a concert and discovers that her own voice may help make that dream come true.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Dear Acorn (Love, Oak): Letter Poems to Friends

Written by Joyce Sidman and Illustrated by Melissa Sweet
Explore the surprising connections between big and small things in nature through playful, poetic letters.
Pre-K - 3rd

Nuts About Nuts: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Nuts About Nuts.
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Nuts About Nuts

Written and Illustrated by Bia Melo
Count along as a nut-loving squirrel gathers more and more for a secret stash, and discovers that sharing can be even more fun.
Pre-K - 2nd

The Lost Robot: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, The Lost Robot by Joe Todd-Stanton, with your child.

The Lost Robot: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, The Lost Robot by Joe Todd-Stanton.

The Lost Robot: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, The Lost Robot by Joe Todd-Stanton.

The Lost Robot: Frayer Model

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

The Lost Robot: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with The Lost Robot by Joe Todd-Stanton.

The Lost Robot: Word Search

After reading The Lost Robot by Joe Todd-Stanton, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across and down.
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Bud Finds Her Gift

Written by Robin Wall Kimmerer and Illustrated by Naoko Stoop
When Bud watches people rushing around—busy with chores, busy with screens—she’s sure they must be doing very important things. And she wants to be part of it all.
Pre-K - 3rd

Word Ladder: -ag (You Need a Bag)

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.

You Need a Bag: Partner Poem

Introduce young learners to partner poems designed for grades PK-2. Partner poems are short poems written for two voices.

Go To Sleep, Gecko!: Vocabulary Guide

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, Go to Sleep, Gecko!: A Balinese Folktale.

Go To Sleep, Gecko!: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, Go To Sleep, Gecko!: A Balinese Folktale.

The Gnat's Hat: Partner Poem

Introduce young learners to partner poems designed for grades PK-2. Partner poems are short poems written for two voices.

Go To Sleep, Gecko!: Word Search

After reading Go To Sleep, Gecko!: A Balinese Folktale by Margaret Read MacDonald, use this...

Word Root Lesson on “Struct”

Another name for a teacher is instructor. The word instructor contains the word root struct, which...

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.

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