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This book was written by a lawyer and politician who, like her mother and grandmother before her, actively advocates for women's rights. While reading this book, readers will learn about 10 women who fought so that all women would have the right to be heard.

In the book Giraffes Can't Dance, Gerald the giraffe loves to dance, but he is a bit awkward and clumsy. When the other animals hold a Jungle Dance, he tries to join in but gets laughed right off the stage. After meeting a cricket that teaches him to listen to his own music, Gerald learns to let his true talent shine through.

This book shares the story of Dr. Temple Grandin, a scientist who received a diagnosis of autism at an early age. As a determined visual thinker, Dr. Grandin was able to overcome obstacles, invent things to improve farms around the world, and teach others new ways to support children who have unique minds too! This book is part of the Amazing Scientists book collection, teaching children about the lives of scientists and using illustrations and rhyming for engagement. Each book consists of a complete biography, a colorful timeline, fun facts, and a personal note from the highlighted scientist.

Are you having a hard time finding books that are written at a lower level, but of high interest. Here are some favorites.

If your students seem stuck on a series or genre, don't worry.

Check for understanding is a great strategy to help support students who are learning to summarize.

Using data from the spring helps us move seamlessly forward with instruction in the fall. 

This one simple sentence frame can help us provide meaningful feedback. 

Take a look at our summer reading stacks.

Two teachers share how they revamped their rooms after attending a live workshop with The 2 Sisters.

If you agree that movement is important, see how classroom design can help.  

This wide variety of resources and supports will help ensure that each summer is filled with reading for every child. 

Janice Such wants us to know about a special student named Joe. 

We appreciate and value our classroom volunteers and rely on them for a vast number of things.

Discover how popular cultural topics can lead to engaging literacy connections for our students. 

Celebrate the April births of sixteen authors with titles your students will love.

Read this before planning your getting to know you activities. 

Need a book to add to your list? Take a look at what our team is reading for some ideas.

Take a look at these ideas to inspire a spirit of play in our young writers. 

20 titles that you might consider adding to your classroom library.

Story planners and writing paper to use with students this April Fool's Day.

Jeremiah Henderson

Here are some age-appropriate and engaging ideas to use to honor Dr. King. 

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