Word by Word
101 ways to inspire and engage students by building vocabulary, improving spelling, and enriching reading, writing, and learning.
Freewriting with Purpose
Simple classroom techniques to help students make connections, think critically, and construct meaning.
A Grain of Rice
A story about a young refugee's courage and inner strength as she escapes from Vietnam during the war.
Teaching Well
Teachers will find the inspiration they need to make the changes that will lead to a healthier work-life balance, and a committed, engaged classroom.
Making Sense of Number, K–10
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Getting to know your students so you can support the development of their mathematical understanding.
The Princess Dolls
In this novel for middle-grade readers, two young friends have a conflict over princess dolls and are ultimately separated by the internment of the Japanese.
Unsung Heroes
In 1944, as war looms in Nazi-allied Hungary, twelve-year-old Tibor dreams of freedom in the Jewish homeland.
Scamper and the Airplane Thief
When a student at the flight school runs away with Scamper, a Luscombe 8f, the little seaplane saves the day.
Powerful Understanding
Helping students explore, question, and transform their thinking about themselves and the world around them.
From Loss to Liberation
After being sent to a forced labour camp, Joe escapes and joins the Slovak resistance, fighting to free his country from the Nazi invaders.
Cultivating Readers
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Everything you need to take reading instruction beyond the skills to addressing the will.
Survival Kit
Survival Kit is both Sermer's thoughtful reflections on the miracles of her survival and a testament to the power of courage, love and determination.
47,000 Beads
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When Peyton doesn't want to wear a dress or dance at Pow Wow anymore, her Auntie finds regalia and an elder to help her navigate her Two-Spirit identity.
Moondragon In The Mosque Garden
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Tajalli, Mujtaba, and Aasiya just want a break from adult conversations. They go to check out the old garden in their new mosque building, and end up making a new friend and learning an important lesson about caring for the earth.
Rachel's Christmas Boat
When Lulu’s dad reveals just before Christmas that she’s a woman and has changed her name, Lulu is very worried about the tags on her Christmas gifts – they all say the wrong name! With the help of her friend William and a lot of craft supplies, she fixes everything and goes on an adventure to make sure Santa gets the news in time.
The Last Place You Look
The whole family is crammed into Bubbie Rose and Bubbie Ida Flora’s apartment to celebrate Passover. The room is small, but love is abundant and the search for the afikomen is on!
How Do I Get Them to Write?
Explore the reading-writing connection using freewriting and mentor texts to motivate and empower students.
