There is a lot going on this month! In addition to being the month for Veterans Day (November 11) and Thanksgiving (November 23), November is also home to many dates related to such important educational areas as literacy and STEM/STEAM.
From Rigorous Reading: An In-Depth Guide for Any Picture Book Gr 2-4
Use this customizable resource to help students dig deeper into the three modes—text, visual images, and design—picture books use to convey meaning and create a unique reading experience. This guide is organized by literary and visual elements. Each section includes teacher instructions that provide activity overviews, a quick guide that [more]
2nd - 4th Grades
128 pages
From Rigorous Reading: An In-Depth Guide for Any Novel Grade 3-5
Transform the reading of a great novel into a journey of discovery. This customizable resource offers incredible flexibility as you share and explore great literature with your students. The guide is organized by literary elements and includes Teacher Instructions that provide activity overviews. Student activities feature text-dependent questions that encourage [more]
144 pages
From Story Engineering: Problem-Solving Short Stories Using STEM (Gr. 1–2)
Integrate engineering and literacy into your curriculum with this innovative approach to learning. Students will read fictional passages and solve problems using STEM and the engineering design process. Students can create devices and solutions using everyday materials. Each unit focuses on one problem and one challenge, but other problems are [more]
1st - 2nd Grades
112 pages
From Activities for Unusual Holidays: Celebrating 38 Special Days in 38 Different Ways (Gr. 2–3)
The activities in this book are low prep and rarely require more than everyday school supplies. Each day has an information page and an activity page for students to complete. Background information for each holiday is included so that teachers won't have to do any additional research. The activities develop [more]
2nd - 3rd Grades
80 pages
From Kids Taking Action: Reading Comprehension Grades 3-4
Students will improve their reading, writing, and comprehension skills while reading short, high-interest passages and responding to critical-thinking questions. This book includes eleven 6-page units about “everyday” young people having a positive influence in their families and communities. [more]
80 pages
From Holiday Graph Art
Mystery pictures with a variety of themes magically appear as students follow directions for coloring graph paper squares. Students develop graphing skills while having fun. [more]
2nd - 6th Grades
48 pages
