REFERENCE
Read about the life and work of J.K. Rowling, the author of the popular Harry Potter series.
TEACHING RESOURCE
This excerpt from Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire will introduce you to Rafe Esquith and his advice on being a successful…
WORKSHEETS
After reading Clarice Bean Spells Trouble, use these language activities to have fun with words! Students will enjoy…
Enrich students' reading experience with the discussion questions, writing prompts, research topics, and drama…
Enrich student's understanding of Teddy Roosevelt's life and career with this discussion guide to a biography about the…
Hang this poster in your classroom to celebrate Roald Dahl Month (September). This poster features favorite quotes by…
BOOK GUIDES
Use this literature guide to review vocabulary, check reading comprehension, and encourage students to make predictions…
Support your students to think critically and demonstrate their reading comprehension with this reading guide for the…
ACTIVITIES
Explore teaching activities to be used with the Freddy the Pig Series by Walter R. Brooks.
Children of all ages are sure to enjoy this simple and delicious banana bread recipe from Curious George.
Activities and resources to teach My Teacher Is an Alien, by Bruce Coville.
A biography of Newbery Award-Winning author Jerry Spinelli. One of his most popular children's book is Maniac Magee,…
DAILY WARM-UPS
In this printable reading warm-up, students read a short biography on Mother Teresa – winner of the Nobel Peace…
In this printable warm-up, students read a short mystery and answer comprehension questions.
In this printable warm-up, students read a story of adventure and answer comprehension questions.
LESSON PLANS
Using pictures of book covers from around the world, students will analyze the accuracy of the art and compare it to the…
Identify the setting, plot, point of view, theme, and main characters of a realistic fiction selection.
Use these discussion questions to check your students' comprehension of A Year Down Yonder.
Explain what it means to be a peacemaker. For use with The Gorp's Gift, a story about gun safety and accident…
Activities, tests, and websites that will help you teach How to Eat Fried Worms.
Spark students' imagination as they learn about the architecture of the Middle Ages. The cross-curricular activities in…
Utilize these teaching tips from Diary of a Would-Be Princess to help your students become great journal writers!
Girls interview extraordinary women, host a talk show, discuss their talents, and explore careers in this collection of…
The creative writing, art, and trivia activities in this discussion guide reinforce the science lessons on physical…
