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It's Christmas, David!: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book.

It's Christmas, David! Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

It's Christmas, David!: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with It's Christmas, David! by David Shannon.

It's Christmas, David!: Word Search

After reading It's Christmas, David! by David Shannon, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across and down.

It's Christmas, David!: Memory Match

After reading It's Christmas, David! by David Shannon, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity with the book's vocabulary words. Find matching pairs of words to complete the game. Each new game presents a new set of randomly selected words.
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What's Stirring: Fun, Food, & Family

Written by Daniel & Alonna Moore, with Dr. Daneell
What’s Stirring: Fun, Food & Family is more than a cookbook — it’s a family-bonding experience that brings grandparents, parents, and kids together through meaningful stories, simple recipes, and joyful moments in the kitchen.
K - 6th

Curious George Goes to the Hospital: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading.

Curious George Goes to the Hospital: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Curious George Goes to the Hospital by Margret and H.A. Rey.

Stress-Busting Holiday Literacy Tips for Families

This family-friendly tip sheet shares simple, low-stress ways to build reading and writing into everyday holiday routines.

Books for Ownership (BFO) Activity Packet

This activity packet supports students in building reading engagement, comprehension, and book ownership through meaningful reflection and choice.

The Crayons' Christmas: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading with your child.

The Crayons' Christmas: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading. 

The Crayons' Christmas: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book. 

The Crayons' Christmas: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge. 

The Crayons' Christmas: Memory Match

After reading The Crayons' Christmas, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity with the book's vocabulary words. Find matching pairs of words to complete the game.

The Crayons' Christmas: Word Search

After reading The Crayons' Christmas by Drew Daywalt, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across and down.

Olive, The Other Reindeer: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading with your child.

Olive, The Other Reindeer: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading.

Olive, The Other Reindeer: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Olive, The Other Reindeer: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book.

Olive, The Other Reindeer: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Olive, The Other Reindeer by Vivian Walsh.

Olive, The Other Reindeer: Word Search

After reading Olive, The Other Reindeer by Vivian Walsh, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across, down, and diagonally.
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Olive, The Other Reindeer

Olive, The Other Reindeer

Written by Vivian Walsh and Illustrated by J. otto Seibold
Olive is merrily preparing for Christmas when suddenly she realizes "Olive... the other Reindeer... I thought I was a dog. Hmmm, I must be a Reindeer!" So she quickly hops aboard the polar express and heads to the North Pole.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!

Written and Illustrated by Mo Willems
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—for driving a sleigh! ’Tis also the season—for driving a sleigh! Oh, and joy to the—driving a sleigh! The Pigeon has made a list and checked it once. Can his holiday dream come true? Or will The Pigeon be left out in the cold?
Pre-K - 2nd

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