Reading/Language Arts

You are good at reading stories in books. There are lots of other places to read things Where else can we read stories and messages? Why do we read signposts and notices? Read More →

Do you know how to whistle? Tom was sad because he couldn't whistle at all. He heard lots of whistling sounds everywhere he went. He wanted to learn how to whistle. Read More →

People in a community help each other so that everyone can thrive. Early readers can explore ways to care for their community in this accessible, engaging text. Pairs with the fiction book,… Read More →

Friends like to play, share, and laugh with one another. Early readers can explore ways to care for a friend in this easily accessible text. Pairs with the fiction book, Kaleo Helps. Read More →

A dog needs to be walked, brushed, and fed. Early readers can explore ways to care for a pet in this easily accessible text. Pairs with the fiction book, My Pet. Read More →

Making time to play, bathe, or dance is good for your health. Early readers can explore ways to care for a themselves in this easily accessible text. Pairs with the fiction book, Cara Takes Time. Read More →

Brothers and sisters help each other make snacks or cross the street. Early readers can explore ways to care for a sibling in this easily accessible text. Pairs with the fiction book, Okay, Joey. Read More →

Lakes, trees, and birds are all part of nature. Early readers can explore ways to care for nature in this easily accessible text. Pairs with the fiction book, Nature Walk. Read More →

What is an iceberg? Where are icebergs found? Icebergs can be big and they can be small. They are also homes for some animals. What sort of animals live on icebergs? Icebergs must be very… Read More →

Xio can’t wait to try out for the traveling hockey team in her new city. However, the boys on the team don’t believe girls should play hockey. Xio knows she and her friends can prove them… Read More →

Ice fishing is a way of catching fish through an opening in the ice on a frozen lake or river. It is a popular winter activity in several countries that have an extremely cold climate. Ice… Read More →

Animals keep asking for help, but Big Bear doesn't care. What will happen when Big Bear needs help? Full-color illustrations and a reading comprehension activity makes this story perfect for… Read More →

When you paint a picture, you can choose the best paint to use. What would you use to paint an elephant? What would you paint with pink or purple? Read More →

How does an author choose an artist? How does an artist work? How do they decide what to draw? What do they use? What are the stages of making art? Focus Skills: Long vowels a e i o u Read More →

A small child looks up at all the big, beautiful things around her in this illustrated story set on a farm. Pairs with the nonfiction title Rural Places. Read More →

Shimmer, sparkle, twirl . . . I am a caring girl. Little brothers can be such a pain! Especially when they get special treatment. Can Imani put her jealousy aside to help out her family? Read More →

Shimmer, sparkle, twirl . . . I am a curious girl! Imani has fun at her slumber party until she hears a strange noise—maybe a ghost! But then she keeps hearing the noise night after night.… Read More →

Shimmer, sparkle, twirl . . . I am a creative girl! It's Science Fair time! Imani wants to win, but she needs to find an idea that can beat the crowd-favorite volcano. Can Imani think… Read More →

Shimmer, sparkle, twirl . . . I am an ambitious girl! After Imani sees the trash that litters her local beach, she decides to organize a clean up. But everyone she tells about it doubts that… Read More →

Shimmer, sparkle, twirl . . . I am a confident girl! It's almost time for the big music recital! Imani wants to play the piano beautifully, but she keeps hitting the wrong notes. How will… Read More →