1st Grade Reading and Literature Book Guides

The Garden of Abdul Gasazi Enrichment Activities

In Chris Van Allsburg's The Garden of Abdul Gasazi, the dog who protagonist Alan is supposed to be watching runs off and…

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Caldecott Medal Books & Illustrators

Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His Books

Award and Prize Winners

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Adelita: A Cinderella Story

Use a teaching guide that includes discussion ideas and activities for use with Adelita.

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Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage

World History

Social Studies and History

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The Jolly Postman

Enrichment activities and internet resources to enhance teaching The Jolly Postman by Janet and Allan Ahlberg.

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Reading and Literature

Language Arts and Writing

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Imani's Moon Teacher's Guide

Use the classroom activities in this comprehensive teacher's guide to integrate Imani's Moon into your English language…

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Folk Tales

Reading Instruction

Children's Book

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Peg + Cat: The Pizza Problem Math Activities Teaching Guide

Peg + Cat help young learners solve math problems in a new series of picture books based on the PBS Kids' Emmy…

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Reading and Literature

Children's Book

Mathematics

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This Is Not My Hat Teaching Guide

This guide consists of discussion questions and classroom extension activities that can be used when reading, teaching,…

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Reading and Literature

Language Arts and Writing

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This activity kit for Aaron Becker's "wordless" picture books consists of printables, activities and a guide for reading…

Quest Activity Kit

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Reading and Literature

Children's Book

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The Six Traits of Writing Collection Activity Guide

Activities in this guide accompany Charlesbridge picture books. Use these resources to teach your students the six…

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Writing

Children's Book

Language Arts and Writing

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Library Lion Story Hour Guide and Event Kit

Introduce young children to the library by hosting a Library Lion story hour. Enhance children's reading experience with…

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Reading and Literature

Library Resources

Language Arts and Writing

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Picture Books in the Classroom: Common Core-Based Lesson Ideas

Use these fun activities for picture books and folktales in your Common Core classroom. This printable guide features…

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Children's Book

Folk Tales

Literature

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REFERENCE

Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony & Frederick Douglass Activity & Discussion Guide

Use the children's book Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony & Frederick Douglass to teach students about…

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Nonfiction Literature

Literary Biographies

Suffrage and Women's Rights

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Sir Cumference and All the King's Tens Teacher's Guide

Connect math and literature through supplementary activities for Sir Cumference and All the King's Tens, a fun book that…

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Literature

World History

Middle Ages

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Subway Ride Activity Guide

Encourage critical thinking by asking pupils questions before, during, and after reading Subway Ride, a book that takes…

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Literature

Hurricane Sandy

Reading and Literature

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Celebrate the wonder of winter with your class. This activity guide for Snow by Cynthia Rylant includes pre- and…

Snow Activity Guide

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Winter Season

Seasons

Earth Science

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Peg + Cat: The Race Car Problem Math Activities Teaching Guide

Peg + Cat help young learners solve math problems in a new series of picture books based on the PBS Kids' Emmy…

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Reading and Literature

Children's Book

Mathematics

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This activity kit for Aaron Becker's "wordless" picture books consists of printables, activities and a guide for reading…

Journey Activity Kit

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Reading and Literature

Children's Book

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Also an Octopus Activity Sheet

This activity sheet for Also an Octopus from Candlewick Press includes drawing and matching activities, plus an…

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Reading and Literature

Children's Book

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Judy Blume's Fudge Series Teacher's Guide

This printable teacher's guide will help you discover how the books in Judy Blume's Fudge series connect to your core…

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Reading and Literature

Fiction

Language Arts and Writing

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage

Enhance understanding and diversity awareness with a teaching guide that offers reading ideas about Hispanic heritage…

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Social Studies and History

Culture and Diversity

Multiculturalism

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Two Bad Ants Teaching and Book Discussion Guide

Two Bad Ants Teacher's Guide

Extend and enhance students' enjoyment of Two Bad Ants, Chris Van Allsburg's exciting insect adventure, with the…

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Reading and Literature

Fiction

Animals (Zoology)

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We're Going on a Bear Hunt Teaching Guide

This teaching guide for We're Going on a Bear Hunt , an exciting book that includes seven puzzles, consists of three…

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Reading and Literature

Children's Book

Adventure

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Sarah Morton's Day, Samuel Eaton's Day, & Tapenum's Day

Explore Colonial Times through literature and corresponding activities and lessons. Discover resources related to three…

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Native Americans

Pilgrims

Reading Comprehension

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