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Books and Lessons

Our picks for parents and children of every reading level. Our favorite books on positive parenting, special needs, and nutrition. Book lesson plans and hands-on activities for popular books of all reading levels.

Young Readers

Wilcox and Griswold Mystery: The Case of the Missing Carrot Cake #youngreaders #mosswoodconnections #reluctantreaders
Children will quickly be drawn into the mystery as they are challenged to…
The Indian and the Cupboard Lesson and Activities #youngreaders #mosswoodconnections #reluctantreaders #IndianandtheCupboard
A wealth of Lesson and Activities for The Indian in the Cupboard by…
Social Skills Lessons From How to Be Human a Diary of an Autistic Girl #youngreaders #mosswoodconnections #booklessons #homeschooling #autism #socialskills #HowtobeHuman
A step by step curriculum that demonstrates how to scaffold and build social…
Sideways Stories from Wayside School Literature Unit #mosswoodconnections #bookextensionactivities #homeschooling #SidewaysStories #UnitStudy #literacy
The Wayside School series offer a gateway to enjoying books. It's a great…
Ivy and Bean: What’s the Big Idea? Lessons and Activities #youngreaders #mosswoodconnections #reluctantreaders #IvyandBean
Extension activities to create a study unit on climate and global warming.
All About Amelia’s Notebook! Review, Resources and Activities #youngreaders #mosswoodconnections #booklessons #homeschooling #literacy #reluctantreaders #Ameliasnotebook
Kid's love reading Amelia's Notebook because Amelia is a relatable character who struggles…

Intermediate Readers

The Secret of Sarah Revere by Anne Rinaldi Reading Guide Bring History Alive Through Literature! #Intermediatereaders #historicalfiction #studyunit #mosswoodconnections #AmericanRevolution #homeschooling #literacy
Bring History Alive Through Literature!
Lesson plans and teaching ideas for The Secret Garden #Intermediatereaders #mosswoodconnections #booklessons #homeschooling #literacy #reluctantreaders
Invite children into the magical world of books by reading The Secret Garden.…
The Pharaohs Secret Teachers Resource Lessons and Activities - Bring History Alive Through Literature! #Intermediatereaders #historicalfiction #studyunit #mosswoodconnections #AncientEgypt #homeschooling #literacy
Connecting to Ancient Egypt Through Books
Go on The Phantom Tollbooth Journey -Lesson plans and teaching ideas #Intermediatereaders #mosswoodconnections #booklessons #homeschooling #literacy #reluctantreaders #PhantomTollbooth
Absolutely Amazing Activities to do while reading The Phantom Tollbooth, go on a…
Explore Medieval Times Through Historical Fiction #mosswoodconnections #YAbooks #bookextensionactivities #homeschooling #Medieval #UnitStudy #literacy
Using Historical Fiction to Learn About the Middle Ages. Hands-on activities and study…
A Long Way from Chicago: A Great Book for Reluctant Readers! #Intermediatereaders #mosswoodconnections #booklessons #homeschooling #literacy #reluctantreaders
A Great Book for Reluctant Readers

Picture Books

This-is-Zeke
An adorable book everyone will fall in love with that explains facial expressions…
Winter Candle Picture Book Lesson Plan #mosswoodconnections #holidays #Picturebook #Bookactivities #literacy #multicultural
Winter Candle is a touching book that explores traditions, holidays, diversity and sharing.
What Job Do You Want Charades Printable Game #mosswoodconnections #charades #confidentkids #pretend #bookextensionactivity
Preschoolers and toddlers will love pretending to be their favorite community helpers with…
Two-by-Kathryn-Otoshi-Picture-Book-Activities
Explore feelings with this easy craft that is a great companion activity for…
The Pea Patch Jig Picture Book Activities #mosswoodconnections #picturebooks #ThatcherHurd #PeaPatchJig #Bookactivities #literacy
Get the kids excited about reading with The Pea Patch Jig Book extension…
Crayon Ornaments That You Can Play With #mosswoodconnections #ornaments #picturebooks #TheDaytheCrayonsuit #crafts #holidays
The Days the Crayons Quit is a super cute story that explores feelings…
Books that Teach About Diversity - Lovely by Jess Hong Curriculum Guide #mosswoodconnections #picturebooks #diversity #curriculumguide
Teaching our children about diversity and accepting differences is a passion for...
Splat and the Cool School Trip Lessons and Book Extension Activities #mosswoodconnections #picturebooks #SplattheCat #literacy
Lessons and Book Extension Activities to go along with one of our favorite…
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Recommended Reading

Lesson plans and teaching ideas for The Secret Garden #Intermediatereaders #mosswoodconnections #booklessons #homeschooling #literacy #reluctantreaders
Invite children into the magical world of books by reading The Secret Garden.…
Parenting Straight From the Daddy Handbook #mosswoodconnections
A humorous look at parenting a daughter as a first time dad.
Learn with Play: 150+ Ideas for Year-round Fun & Learning. #homeschooling #mosswoodconnections #education
This is a fantastic resource for parents, teachers, and caregivers of young children.…
Eight Great Picture Books About Autism. Reading books with the kids teaches them about diversity, inclusion, self-empowerment and compassion.
Picture books bring the world into our homes. Through picture books, our...
Books That Celebrate Women Heroes for Women’s History Month #picturebooks #womenheroes #mosswoodconnections #literacy #lessonplan #unitstudy #homeschooling
Celebrate Women Heroes and Women's History through literature. This is a fabulous collection…
Books that Celebrate Winter Holidays Around the World #holidays #mosswoodconnections #books #winterholidays #multicultural #literatureunit
Take a trip around the world and celebrate multi-cultural winter holidays through books.…
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