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Follow an animated read-aloud of 2-3 pages per lesson, then complete a quick write/type/draw task such as sequencing events, describing a character's sensory experience, or summarizing the story.
A short illustrated storybook introducing young/early learners to Sacagawea's role as guide, interpreter, and helper during the Lewis and Clark expedition.
scan a QR code with a QR reader app to listen to/watch a read-aloud of the matching picture book, either at a listening center, during early-finisher time, or at home
Reading-response and literary-analysis companion for the picture book 'Dreamers' by Yuyi Morales, with print-and-go comprehension and discussion activities.
Students engage with a read-aloud of the book, then sequence what happened (beginning/middle/end), analyze the main character through what he heard/saw/felt, answer comprehension items (e.g. true/false, main ideas and details), and complete a quick-write summary.
A 61-page read-aloud book companion of 44 activities for the novel 'Benno and the Night of Broken Glass' by Meg Wiviott (a Kristallnacht-era historical fiction picture book), covering comprehension, character analysis, and response-to-literature skills.
A large book-companion packet of 43 read-aloud comprehension activities to accompany the picture book The Harmonica by Tony Johnston, covering prediction, sequencing, inference, character analysis, theme, figurative language, symbolism, vocabulary puzzles, and extended writing.
Follow a rhyming narrative through a candy-themed Christmas land (candy cane, gummy bears, gingerbread man, lollipops, doughnuts, marshmallows, chocolate turtle, hot chocolate) and perform the matching gross motor task for each scene (bend over, bear crawl, run in place, twirl, arm circles, twist side to side, swim…
A read-aloud companion packet for the picture book 'Let the Children March' by Monica Clark-Robinson, focused on comprehension, literary analysis, and reflection tied to the 1963 Birmingham Children's Crusade.
Book study/companion resource for the picture book Stellaluna, providing discussion questions, comprehension activities, crafts, and extension activities.
The Nursery Rhymes Collection Video Storybook Overview: This is an enchanting educational resource featuring all the favorite classic nursery rhymes. It offers a charming way for young readers to interact, sing along, and learn effortlessly. Featured Rhymes: Hickory Dickory Dock Humpty Dumpty London Bridge Little Miss Muffet Oh Where Oh…
Provide a comprehensive picture-book companion of print-and-go activities to accompany an interactive read-aloud of 'Chinatown' by William Low.
A companion activity pack for the read-aloud picture book 'The Big Snow' by Berta and Elmer Hader, designed to teach students to notice and analyze an author's word choice.
Reading-comprehension companion activities for the picture book Armando and the Blue Tarp School, giving students varied ways to demonstrate understanding of the story.
Answer classroom discussion questions about the poem's narrator, structure, and plot details after the read-aloud, and participate in extension activities such as memorizing part of the poem, making mouse-footprint crafts, making a Santa hat craft, building a classroom fireplace display, and a 'nestled in their beds'…
A no-prep picture book study for 'Click, Clack, Moo' providing discussion questions, hands-on projects/crafts, and supplementary video links to deepen engagement with the story.
Provide a set of print-and-go comprehension, response, and vocabulary activities to accompany a read-aloud of the picture book 'The Wednesday Surprise' by Eve Bunting.
A print-and-go picture book study companion for Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Eric Carle, combining discussion questions, hands-on crafts, and early literacy practice.
A forest/nature-themed storybook about a girl hiking a mountain in Canada with her aunt, teaching mindfulness in nature through story and yoga poses.
A short cross-curricular lesson outline pairing the picture book 'The Great Kapok Tree' with math problem-solving and reading/writing workshop activities about the Amazon rain forest.
A short illustrated Christmas story ('Santa Slips') in which two children help an injured Santa, for read-aloud or independent reading.
A picture book study companion for Goodnight Moon, providing comprehension, sequencing, tracing, and writing activities tied to the story.
A reading unit introducing the American tall tale genre through the legend of Pecos Bill, with a read-aloud storybook and companion activities including an anchor chart.
A homeschool/co-op-friendly lesson plan built around the picture book 'Eye to Eye: How Animals See the World' by Steve Jenkins, guiding a child through discussion, reading, drawing, and video activities to learn about different animal eye designs and functions, then create and present a model of an animal's eye.