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Kids' Field Guide to Birds: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with Kids’ Field Guide to Birds by Daisy Yuhas.

Kids' Field Guide to Birds: Word Search

After reading Kids' Field Guide to Birds by Daisy Yuhas, use this printable and interactive Word Search Puzzle to extend student learning. Find and cycle words across, down, and diagonally.
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Jiu-Jitsu Girl

Written by Jennifer Dutton
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Sixth grader Angie dreads being pushed into Jiu-Jitsu, especially as she tries to fit in with the “normal” kids at school. When a tournament, family changes, and an unexpected friendship complicate things, she’s forced to question where she truly belongs. Through it all, Angie learns to define herself on her own terms.
4th - 8th
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Minecraft: Adventure School

Written by Monica Sanz
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. In this action-packed Minecraft adventure, Belinda competes to gain entry into the legendary Hero Crowe’s Adventure School by surviving a dangerous series of tests. As she faces mobs, rivals, and tough decisions, she must decide whether to trust others or go it alone.
5th - 7th
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Kids' Field Guide to Birds

Written by Daisy Yuhas
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Kids’ Field Guide to Birds is an engaging and accessible resource that helps young readers identify and learn about common birds across a variety of environments.
3rd - 7th
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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. The Organic Artist for Kids encourages children to explore creativity by using natural materials and drawing inspiration from the outdoors.
3rd - 7th

The Tyrell Show: Season One: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build background knowledge, and generate curiosity and excitement about the book.
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The Tyrell Show

The Tyrell Show: Season One

Written by Miles Grose and Illustrated by Shaz Enrico Lym
RIF Summer Camp: Artistic Avenues Badge. The Tyrell Show: Season One follows 11-year-old Tyrell as he navigates the stresses of sixth grade by hosting an imaginary, real-time podcast in his head.
3rd - 7th

Simon B. Rhymin': Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build background knowledge, and generate curiosity and excitement about the book. Use this Book Talk video to drive engagement with your students for the book Simon B. Rhymin' by Dwayne Reed.

Wild River: Word Search

After reading Wild River by Rodman Philbrick, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle...

Wild River: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Wild River by Rodman Philbrick.

Reading Passage: The Super Bowl (6-8)

Use this Reading Passage to extend your students' thinking about the history of The Super Bowl...

Art Club: Novel Discussion Guide

Use this Novel Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading.

Art Club: Vocabulary Guide

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

Art Club: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Art Club: Word Search

After reading Art Club by Rashad Doucet, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to...

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Art Club

Written and Illustrated by Rashad Doucet
RIF Summer Camp: Artistic Avenues Badge. Dale Donovan dreams of a future in art but faces pressure from family and school to focus on more traditional paths. Determined to prove himself, he starts an after-school art club with fellow creative students to show that pursuing art can be both meaningful and successful. Through teamwork, perseverance, and ingenuity, Dale fights to turn his passion into a real possibility.
3rd - 7th

The Banana-Leaf Ball: Guide for Families (Español)

The Banana-Leaf Ball: How Play Can Change the World printable Guide for Families provides hands-on...

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Freestyle

Written by Gale Galligan
RIF Summer Camp: Artistic Avenues Badge. Cory’s dance crew faces their final competition before eighth grade, but tensions rise as their captain becomes intense and Cory struggles with school and family expectations. When he befriends Sunna, a secret yo-yo enthusiast, he becomes torn between his new interest and his dance responsibilities. Cory must navigate friendships, family pressure, and his passions to find balance before everything falls apart.
3rd - 7th
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Justice Makes a Difference: The Story of Miss Freedom Fighter, Esquire

Written by Dr. Artika Tyner & Jacklyn Milton and Illustrated by Jeremy Norton & Janos Orban

"Words are powerful,' Grandma told Justice. 'They can be used in powerful ways to do good or to do...

3rd - 7th

Wild River: Discussion Guide for Families

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

Wild River: Word Search

After reading Wild River by Rodman Philbrick use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle...

Wild River: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive criss cross puzzle aligns with Wild River by Rodman Philbrick.

Wild River: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

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