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Blues Boy: The B. B. King Story

Written by Alice Faye Duncan and Illustrated by Carl Joe Williams
Riley B. King grew up poor in the Jim Crow South, losing his mother young and working in the cotton fields as a boy, but music was always calling to him. Could the gift of music carry one determined boy all the way from Mississippi to the top of the world?
Pre-K - 3rd

The Book of Mistakes: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with The Book of Mistakes by Corinna Luyken.

The Book of Mistakes: Word Search

After reading The Book of Mistakes by Corinna Luyken, use this printable and interactive Word Search Puzzle to extend student learning. Find and cycle words across and down.

The Book of Mistakes: Memory Match

After reading The Book of Mistakes by Corinna Luyken, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity with the book’s vocabulary words.

The Organic Artist for Kids: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with The Organic Artist for Kids by Nick Neddo.

The Organic Artist for Kids: Word Search

After reading The Organic Artist for Kids by Nick Neddo, use this printable and interactive Word Search Puzzle to extend student learning. Find and cycle words across and down.

The Organic Artist for Kids: Memory Match

After reading The Organic Artist for Kids by Nick Neddo, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity with the book’s vocabulary words.

Going Places: Memory Match

After reading Going Places by Peter & Paul Reynolds, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity with the book’s vocabulary words.

Going Places: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with Going Places by Peter & Paul Reynolds.

Going Places: Word Search

After reading Going Places by Peter & Paul Reynolds, use this printable and interactive Word Search Puzzle to extend student learning.

Lucy's Engineering Adventure: Memory Match

After reading Lucy’s Engineering Adventure by Danielle Passagila, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity with the book’s vocabulary words.

Lucy's Engineering Adventure: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with Lucy’s Engineering Adventure by Danielle Passagila.

Every Bunny is a Yoga Bunny: Memory Match

After reading Every Bunny is a Yoga Bunny by Emily Ann Davison, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity with the book’s vocabulary words.
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The Organic Artist for Kids: A DIY Guide to Making Your Own Eco-Friendly Art Supplies from Nature

Written by Nick Neddo
RIF Summer Camp: Artistic Avenues Badge. Did you know you can make your own paint from rocks and ink from plants? In this book, you'll head outside and turn nature into your very own art supply kit. What amazing thing will you create first?
Pre-K - 7th

Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs: Vocabulary Guide

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

Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Strega Nona: Vocabulary Guide

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

Strega Nona: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Strega Nona: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with Strega Nona by Tomie dePaola.

Strega Nona: Word Search

After reading Strega Nona by Tomie dePaola, use this printable and interactive Word Search Puzzle to extend student learning. Find and cycle words across and down.

Where the Sidewalk Ends: Vocabulary Guide

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

Where the Sidewalk Ends: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Where the Sidewalk Ends: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein.

Frog and Toad Are Friends: Vocabulary Guide

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

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