Strong readers don’t just sound out words. They understand what they read, and that takes background knowledge and vocabulary. The Read to Know Teacher Toolbox helps young learners “read to learn” through true stories and real-world topics that feature diverse children and families they can relate to.
What’s included
Lionel Messi: Big Goals by Erica Wainer. A picture book biography of the soccer superstar that shows kids how practice, perseverance and belief in yourself lead to big goals.
It’s a NICU World by Ashley O’Neil. A gentle look inside the neonatal intensive care unit that explains how tiny babies are cared for. It builds health and science knowledge and is especially meaningful for children with a sibling in the NICU.
Better Than a Touchdown by Jalen Hurts. A New York Times bestseller written by the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback. It opens the door to an author study: who is Jalen Hurts, and what does he want kids to know?
Vocabulary flash cards to build the key words children need to understand each book.
Coloring pages and/or a worksheet that extend learning and check understanding.
The Culture & Confidence Book Box, a bright, kid-friendly keepsake box for classroom or kids room storage.
Skills children will build
Learning from informational text and biographies
Growing vocabulary and background knowledge
Connecting with real people and real-world topics
Asking questions and making connections
Perfect for: K–3 classroom teachers, reading specialists, school librarians, after-school programs, and family literacy nights.
Books that empower, stories that shine.
Strong readers don’t just sound out words. They understand what they read, and that takes background knowledge and vocabulary. The Read to Know Teacher Toolbox helps young learners “read to learn” through true stories and real-world topics that feature diverse children and families they can relate to.
What’s included
Lionel Messi: Big Goals by Erica Wainer. A picture book biography of the soccer superstar that shows kids how practice, perseverance and belief in yourself lead to big goals.
It’s a NICU World by Ashley O’Neil. A gentle look inside the neonatal intensive care unit that explains how tiny babies are cared for. It builds health and science knowledge and is especially meaningful for children with a sibling in the NICU.
Better Than a Touchdown by Jalen Hurts. A New York Times bestseller written by the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback. It opens the door to an author study: who is Jalen Hurts, and what does he want kids to know?
Vocabulary flash cards to build the key words children need to understand each book.
Coloring pages and/or a worksheet that extend learning and check understanding.
The Culture & Confidence Book Box, a bright, kid-friendly keepsake box for classroom or kids room storage.
Skills children will build
Learning from informational text and biographies
Growing vocabulary and background knowledge
Connecting with real people and real-world topics
Asking questions and making connections
Perfect for: K–3 classroom teachers, reading specialists, school librarians, after-school programs, and family literacy nights.
Books that empower, stories that shine.
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