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"Just Right" Text
Explore Geisel Award books to learn the "Five-Finger Rule" for selecting appropriately challenging reads.
Teaching Materials
These research-based resources and lesson plans are designed for a variety of audiences to contribute to Pennsylvania and national core curriculum in support of the Pennsylvania Center for the Book's mission to promote books and literacy to the citizens of the Commonwealth.
Lesson Plans
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Building a Growth Mindset
Caregivers will learn about growth mindset and how to use growth-oriented language to support their children’s resilience and learning.
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Listen First
Learn to support emotional growth through stories, listening, and breathing strategies.
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PEER Strategy
Use the PEER strategy to ask open-ended questions that boost children's comprehension.
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Question Techniques
Learn how asking explicit and implicit questions during reading helps children think deeply and understand different perspectives.
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Repetitive Reading
Learn the importance of repetition and recall for early readers.
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Rooted in Rhyme and Rhythm
Discover the power of rhyme and rhythm in early reading through identifying patterns in A Tree for Me.
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The Balanced Plate
Discover the essentials of nutrition and learn about food groups by creating a balanced plate.
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The Power of Predictability
Introduce parents/caregivers to the concept of predictable texts and use the beloved story Move Over, Rover!