1st Grade Book Guides Resources
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Enrichment Activities
Review the enrichment activities and web resources created for The Very Hungry Caterpillar, plus a bibliography of Eric…Subjects:LiteratureTeaching Eric Carle & The Very Hungry CaterpillarLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Curious George's First Day of School Teacher's Guide
Extend and enhance children's enjoyment of Curious George's First Day of School with the lesson planning resources in…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureEarly ReadingLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Mr. Men & Little Miss Books
Explore teaching activities to be used with Mr. Men & Little Miss Books by Roger Hargreaves. These books cover basic…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
GAMES AND APPS
Mad Libs® Teacher Guides (Gr. 1-6)
Learn how you can use Mad Libs© in your classroom to teach reading and language arts. These activities are a fun way to…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingWritingCreative Writing -
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The Dot Classroom Activities Guide
Celebrate International Dot Day with these creative activities! International Dot Day, based on best-selling author…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureChildren's Book CharactersChildren's Book -
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My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother
Cover the topic of sibling rivalry with this book for younger readers, My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother.Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReading InstructionFamilies -
BOOK GUIDES
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
Enhance reading abilities with an activity about Ezra Jack Keats's book The Snowy Day that enriches and expands…Subjects:Caldecott Medal Books & IllustratorsEzra Jack Keats, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAward and Prize Winners -
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Return Activity Kit
This activity kit for Aaron Becker's "wordless" picture books consists of printables, activities and a guide for reading…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureChildren's Book -
REFERENCE
The Henry Books: A Teacher's Guide
Introduce students to the life and philosophy of Henry David Thoreau through the Henry Bear picture books and related…Subjects:Literary BiographiesNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
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The Story of Ferdinand Activities
Students will love reading The Story of Ferdinand, the tale of a bull who follows his heart to find happiness. This…Subjects:Fantasy FictionFictionLiterature -
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I Want My Hat Back Teaching Guide
This guide consists of discussion questions and classroom extension activities that can be used when reading, teaching,…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
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We Found A Hat Teaching Guide
This guide consists of discussion questions and classroom extension activities that can be used when reading, teaching,…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
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The Little Engine That Could
Use this activity kit to extend your class reading of The Little Engine That Could, now freshly illustrated by Loren…Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureChildren's Book -
BOOK GUIDES
Whistle for Willie by Ezra Jack Keats
Use Ezra Jack Keats's book Whistle for Willie to enhance children's reading abilities. Discussion prompts, activities,…Subjects:Ezra Jack Keats, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAuthorsLiterature -
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Teammates
A wealth of resources, lesson plans, and activities that can be used with the story Teammates by Peter Golenbock.Subjects:ReadingLiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
BOOK GUIDES
The Keeping Quilt
The Keeping Quilt is a multi-generational story that follows a beloved quilt from one family member to another. The…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionLiteratureCulture and Diversity -
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Stellaluna
Stellaluna is a baby bat who is separated from her mother at a young age. This lesson includes extension ideas and…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReading InstructionAnimals (Zoology) -
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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Laura Joffe Numeroff's humorous book If You Give a Mouse a Cookie tells the story of a demanding mouse and the child who…Subjects:LiteratureFantasy FictionSocial Studies and History -
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Good Enough to Eat Activity Guide
Keep children involved in learning about nutrition with these activities for Good Enough to Eat by Lizzy Rockwell. This…Subjects:Childhood Obesity Awareness & PreventionSchool Lunch & NutritionIllness and Diseases -
BOOK GUIDES
Those Shoes Teaching Guide
This teaching guide for the picture book Those Shoes provides read-aloud guidance, extension and writing activities, and…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureChildren's BookChildren's Book Characters -
BOOK GUIDES
Miss Nelson is Missing
Ideas and activities for reading Miss Nelson is Missing.Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureDetective and Mysteries -
BOOK GUIDES
The Day War Came Book Discussion Guide
This book discussion guide for The Day War Came, a story about a young girl struggling with her status as a refugee…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureSocial Studies and History -
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Make Way for Ducklings Literature Guide
Make Way for Ducklings is the ideal book to entertain and teach with. This lesson plan includes activities and resources…Subjects:LiteratureCaldecott Medal Books & IllustratorsReading and Literature -
BOOK GUIDES
A Bike Like Sergio's
This teaching guide for A Bike Like Sergio's includes discussion questions, vocabulary builders, and standards-aligned…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureChildren's Book