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A TeachSimple subscription currently includes the following Cored Education items:

•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.

You’ll also find hundreds of free lessons throughout the website. This download includes our Free Reading Passages Catalog, which is similar in style to the encyclopedias but smaller.

Paid subscribers: It’s worth checking the free catalog too, as you may find topics there that are not currently listed in the main encyclopedias.

Our team, along with the Cored Middle and High team, is working on the next batch of classroom-ready resources. More new products are on the way soon.

We are also continuing to update back-catalog products into fresh, easier-to-use formats, so teachers can get even more value from the materials already included.

THIS MONTH

Week 1

• 25 UK/Aus Spelling PPT Grammar Sets

• Years 2–7

Week 2

• 10 UK/Aus Spelling PPT Grammar Sets

• Years 2–7

Week 3

• Finished UK/Aus Spelling PPT Grammar Sets Started Word Document Sets

• Years 2–7

Week 4

• UK/Aus Spelling Continued Word Document Sets

• Years 2–7

• Coming soon: free reading series similar to encyclopedia passages but smaller.

APRIL

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

Also Added

• Videos have now started being added to Guided Reading products.

  You can find them in the product description, after the preview pictures.

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 now started being added to Encyclopedia products.

  You can find 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

• Fillable PDF versions have been 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, teacher-friendly, and easy to use in class.

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 students follow the ideas more easily.

• Simple graphs are included where they support the topic.

• Common Core aligned.

• Ready to print, share, and use in the classroom.

Grades 3–4 Science Reading Comprehension

• Written for Grade 3–4 students.

• Uses clear, student-friendly science text.

• Illustrations and graphs help support comprehension.

• Common Core aligned.

• Designed to be easy to prepare and simple to teach.

Grades 2–3 Reading Passages

• Written for Grades 2–3.

• Includes modern, high-interest topics.

• Comprehension questions are included.

• Vocabulary or spelling activities are included.

• Short writing tasks give students a chance to respond in their own words.

Grades 4–5 Reading Passages

• Written for Grades 4–5.

• Includes age-appropriate vocabulary.

• Covers a wide range of engaging topics across the series.

• Colorful graphics help make the passages more inviting and easier to follow.

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, theme, 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 students 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, scanning, and vocabulary recognition.

• 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 student 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.

• Writing 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 designed to be simple, flexible, and ready to use.

Each lesson includes:

• A warm-up

• A short reading

• A set of questions

Teachers can use the lessons in whatever way best fits the class:

• Complete the full lesson

• Use only the reading

• Skip the writing section when needed

Each lesson focuses on one clear topic, so students can stay focused without feeling overloaded.

The writing is clear and age-appropriate, while still feeling respectful and not too childish.

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

Topics include:

• Animals

• Science

• History

• Inventions

• Everyday objects and ideas

Each lesson is designed so that every student can come away with at least one new fact, idea, or connection.

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

Each passage includes:

• 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 ask students to use specific lines, facts, or details from the passage.

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

• Full answer key included for every section.