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Your TeachSimple subscription currently includes:

• Over $1,000 worth of content in the Original Cored Education Catalog.

• 170 Reading Comprehension Lessons with Lesson Plans in the Encyclopedia Index.

• 95 Guided Reading Books with Lesson Plans in the Guided Reading Catalog.

Cored Middle and High, along with our own team, are busy preparing the next batch of classroom-ready brilliance. New products are on the way soon. In the meantime, we are also releasing fresh formats of back-catalog products to make them even easier to use.

THIS MONTH

• Week 1: 25 Presentable PDF Reading Comprehension and Grammar Sets

  • Grades 1–6

• Week 2: 25 Presentable PDF Grammar Sets

  • Grades 3–6

• Week 3: 25 UK/Aus Spelling PDF Grammar Sets

  • Years 2–7

• Week 4: 25 UK/Aus Spelling PPT Grammar Sets

  • Years 2–7

MARCH

• Week 1: 25 Fillable Reading Comprehension Sets

  • Grades 2–7

• Week 2: 25 Fillable Reading Comprehension Sets and Grammar Packs

  • Grades 1–7

• Week 3: 25 Fillable Grammar Packs

  • Grades 3–6

• Week 4: 25 Presentable PDF Reading Comprehension Sets

  • Grades 2–7

• Also added: Videos have started being added to Encyclopedia products.

  • Look for them in the product description after the preview pictures.

FEBRUARY

• Week 1:

  • 17 Encyclopedia Entries: U–Z

  • 12 Guided Reading Books: K–P

  • 2 Grade 6–8 Social Studies Reading Comprehension Passages

• Week 2:

  • 20 Encyclopedia Entries: A–D

  • 30 Guided Reading Books: G–Q

  • 2 Grade 6–8 Social Studies Reading Comprehension Passages

• Week 3:

  • 20 Encyclopedia Entries: E–H

  • 25 Guided Reading Books: F–R

  • 2 Grade 6–8 Social Studies Reading Comprehension Passages

• Week 4:

  • 10 Encyclopedia Entries: I–J

  • 10 Guided Reading Books: N–S

  • 2 Grade 6–8 Social Studies Reading Comprehension Passages

JANUARY

• Week 1:

  • Cinco de Mayo Reading Comprehension

  • Grades 2–5

• Week 2:

  • 35 Encyclopedia Entries: A–G

  • 2 Grade 6–8 Social Studies Reading Comprehension Passages

• Week 3:

  • 45 Encyclopedia Entries: H–P

  • 2 Grade 6–8 Social Studies Reading Comprehension Passages

• Week 4:

  • 23 Encyclopedia Entries: Q–U

  • 18 Guided Reading Books: B–L

  • 2 Grade 6–8 Social Studies Reading Comprehension Passages

2025 Releases

Reading Comprehension

• Birthdays Reading Comprehension

  • Grades 2–5

• Candy Reading Comprehension

  • Grades 2–5

• Science Reading Comprehension

  • Grades 6–8

• Fillable PDFs

  • Added for the Grades 6–8 science series.

Leveled Readers

• 2 new Level D books added.

Mini Units

• 7 new mini units released.

• Designed for Grades 2–5.

Themed Skill Packs

• 44 Themed Mazes

• 44 Themed Word List Posters

• 44 Themed Word Searches

• 44 Themed Crosswords

Vowels PPT Games

• Designed for Kindergarten–Grade 1.

• Interactive and classroom-friendly.

ELA Practice MCQs

• Grades 1–2

• Grades 3–4

• Grades 5–6

Reading Passages + Activities

• Grades 2–3

• Grades 4–5

• Grades 6–7

Guided Reading Activities

• 4,000+ pages of guided reading activities and lesson plans.

Science Reading

• Grades 3–4

• Grades 5–6

• Supplementary questions included.

• Accompanying videos included.

Overviews

Grades 5–6 Science Reading Comprehension

• Written for Grade 5–6 students.

• Includes clear, age-appropriate science passages.

• Visuals help support understanding.

• Simple graphs are included where useful.

• Common Core aligned.

• Ready for classroom use.

Grades 3–4 Science Reading Comprehension

• Written for Grade 3–4 students.

• Uses clear, student-friendly science text.

• Illustrations and graphs support comprehension.

• Common Core aligned.

• Requires minimal preparation.

Grades 2–3 Reading Passages

• Written for Grades 2–3.

• Features modern, high-interest topics.

• Comprehension questions are included.

• Vocabulary or spelling activities are included.

• Short writing tasks give students a chance to respond.

Grades 4–5 Reading Passages

• Written for Grades 4–5.

• Includes age-appropriate vocabulary.

• Covers a variety of engaging topics across the series.

• Colorful graphics help support comprehension.

Grades 6–7 Reading Passages

• Written for Grades 6–7.

• Key vocabulary is included.

• Topics vary across the series.

• Visual support is included throughout.

• Many stories include a clear message or takeaway.

• Useful for reflection, discussion, and written response.

Grade 1–2 ELA Practice MCQs

• Grammar-focused practice for Grades 1–2.

• Short, clear multiple-choice tasks.

• Supports sentence understanding and early grammar skills.

• Free supplementary materials included.

Grade 3–4 ELA Practice MCQs

• Grammar practice for Grades 3–4.

• Uses a simple multiple-choice format.

• Helps build pattern recognition and correct usage.

• Free supplementary materials included.

Grade 5–6 ELA Practice MCQs

• Language conventions practice for Grades 5–6.

• Focuses on grammar, vocabulary, and punctuation.

• Multiple-choice practice is used throughout.

• Free supplementary materials included.

Kindergarten–Grade 2 PowerPoint Games

• Interactive phonics games.

• Short games with clear instructions included.

• Difficulty increases gradually.

• Teacher-controlled pacing makes the games easy to manage.

• Suitable for teams, small groups, or independent play.

Grade 2–5 Themed Crosswords

• Theme-based vocabulary practice.

• Designed for Grades 2–5.

• Supports word recognition and topic knowledge.

• Classroom-ready layout.

Grade 2–5 Themed Word Searches

• Theme-based word searches for Grades 2–5.

• Supports spelling and scanning skills.

• Hidden shape challenge included.

• Useful for warm-ups, early finishers, and quick practice.

Grade 2–5 Themed Mazes

• Scene mazes with vocabulary follow-up.

• Gradual difficulty progression.

• Optional coloring included on many pages.

• Some themes include quick math extensions.

• Ideal for centers, sub plans, and low-prep activities.

Grade 2–5 Themed Word List Posters

• One theme per poster.

• 8 focus words per printable.

• Short meanings or fun facts included.

• Works well as an anchor chart, display page, or reference sheet.

Grade 2–5 Mini Units

• Five-day unit structure.

• Includes cultural, seasonal, and subject-based themes.

• Vocabulary, reading, and writing tasks are included.

• Act It Out scripts are included.

• Discussion questions and descriptive language practice are included.

Grade 6–8 Science Reading Comprehension

• Middle school science reading passages.

• Strong ELA skill integration.

• Standards-aligned science content.

• Suitable for both ELA and Science classes.

Grade 2–5 Themed Reading Comprehension Passages

• One topic per title.

• Two differentiated passages included.

• Grade band 2–3 version included.

• Grade band 4–5 version included.

• MCQs, short responses, and skills pages included.

• Answer keys included.

Grade 1–5 Guided Reading Series

Separate PDF

• Fiction and nonfiction readers included.

• Color-coded leveling system.

• Pre-reading prompt included.

• Vocabulary pulled directly from the text.

• After-reading questions included.

• Suitable for guided reading, small groups, and take-home practice.

Grade 2–5 Cored Ed Encyclopedia

Separate PDF

• The Cored Ed Encyclopedia is a weekly lesson series that can be picked up and used right away.

• Each lesson includes:

  • A warm-up

  • A short reading

  • A set of questions

• The lessons are flexible, so teachers can use them in different ways:

  • Complete the full lesson

  • Use only the reading

  • Skip the writing section when needed

• Each lesson focuses on one clear topic, helping students stay focused and avoid confusion.

• The writing is clear and age-appropriate without feeling childish.

• The lessons are ideal for students in Grades 2–5.

• Topics include:

  • Animals

  • Science

  • History

  • Inventions

  • Everyday objects and ideas

• The goal is for every student to take away at least one new fact or idea from each lesson.

• The materials are:

  • Easy to print

  • Easy to explain

  • Simple to use with no setup needed

• These lessons work well for:

  • Whole-class teaching

  • Partner work

  • Independent study

Grade 6–8 Social Studies Reading Comprehension

• 5 multiple-choice questions targeting:

  • Main idea

  • Key details

  • Inference

  • Vocabulary in context

  • Use of evidence

• 5 vocabulary matching items with clear, student-friendly definitions.

• 5 text-based questions that require students to cite specific lines or facts.

• 1 summary prompt that asks students to condense the central ideas accurately.

• Full answer key included for every section.