Less than $5 2nd Grade Social Studies & History Guided Reading Books (by date, latest first)

**Introduce Martin Luther King Jr. to your 1st–3rd grade students with this engaging and interactive mini-book! **This printable resource is perfect for teaching about MLK, his life, and his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement. This mini-book helps young learners understand Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and the importance of equality, kindness, and fairness!

What’s Included:

• Cover Page
• Martin Luther King Jr. as a Boy
• Growing Up in a Segregated World
• Who did Martin Luther King Jr. become?
• What Did Martin Luther King Jr. Do?
• How Do We Celebrate?
• writing prompt page with writing lines
• coloring page

Why Teachers Love This Resource:

• Aligned with social studies and literacy standards for Grades 1-3.
• Easy-to-print mini-book format for individual or group activities.
• Encourages empathy, creativity, and critical thinking.
• Perfect for Black History Month, MLK Day, or year-round learning about equality.

Use this resource in your classroom or homeschool to inspire your students to dream big and make a difference, just like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.!

❤️Are you looking to teach about notable African American historical figures to celebrate Black History Month? Your students will love learning about 10 influential Black heroes with these differentiated readers! Practice reading, writing, comprehension, and fine motor skills!

✅Includes:

• 3 levels of readers (full and half pages)
• Reading comprehension worksheets
• Answer key

✅ Black heroes included:

☑ Michael Jordan, Bessie Coleman, Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King Jr., Wilma Rudolph, Bill Pickett, Billie Holiday, Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass, Thurgood Marshall

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✏️ Great for kindergarten, 1st, or 2nd grade!

✏️A perfect addition to your Black History Month unit!

✏️ Great for literacy centers, guided reading groups, independent work, partner work, indoor recess, sub tub, intervention programs and more!

✏️Once pages have been completed, you can staple into a Black History Heroes booklet to read or take home to share with family!

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⭐️Three differentiated reading levels included to help your students build confidence!

⭐️Reading comprehension worksheets with answer keys included to check for understanding!

⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Print full sheets or half sheets (included)!

⭐️Create a reading or Black History Month bulletin board by displaying pages or booklets!

⭐️Check out the preview for a detailed look!

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✅Includes: (55 pages total)

✅ Readers include: (42 pages)

• 3 levels - 14 pages per level

☑ Cover page (1 page)

☑ When Black History Month is celebrated (1 page)

☑ What Black History Month celebrates (1 page)

☑ 10 influential Black leaders (10 pages)

☑ Celebration page (1 page)

✅ Reading comprehension worksheets: (13 pages)

• Level 1 (3 pages)

☑ Find & color the heroes (1 page)

☑ Match the heroes to their name (2 pages)

• Level 2 (5 pages)

☑ Match the heroes to their title (2 pages)

☑ True or false questions (1 page)

☑ Multiple choice questions (1 page)

☑ Write your answer questions - dotted lines (1 page)

• Level 3 (5 pages)

☑ Match the names to title (2 pages)

☑ True or false questions (1 page)

☑ Multiple choice questions (1 page)

☑ Write your answer questions - single lines (1 page)

✅ Bonus: (71 pages)

☑ Half sheet set (55 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Table of contents (2 pages)

☑ Answer Key (13 pages)

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✅ Figures included: (10)

☑ Michael Jordan - basketball player

☑ Bessie Coleman - pilot

☑ Harriet Tubman - liberator

☑ Martin Luther King Jr. - leader

☑ Wilma Rudolph - track athlete

☑ Bill Pickett - cowboy

☑ Billie Holiday - singer

☑ Sojourner Truth - advocate

☑ Frederick Douglass - activist

☑ Thurgood Marshall - judge

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❤️Looking for beginning reading and coloring booklets to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month? Students will love reading about when and why we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and learn about 10 important Hispanic leaders with these printable, differentiated mini readers (14 pages x 2 levels)!

✅ Hispanic Americans included:

Oscar de la Renta, Bruno Mars, Octaviano Larrazolo, Joseph Acaba, George M. Wright, Dara Torres, Helen Rodríguez Trías, Frida Kahlo, Ellen Ochoa, Alexandria Ocasio-Co

*This is set 2 of this series. To view set 1, click here.

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✏️ Great for kindergarten, 1st, or 2nd grade!

✏️ These differentiated Hispanic Heritage readers come in 2 reading levels to build confidence!

✏️Use the vocabulary sheets to pre-teach definitions or assist students as needed.

✏️A perfect addition to your Hispanic Heritage Month unit or to celebrate throughout the year!

✏️ Great for literacy centers, guided reading groups, independent work, partner work, indoor recess, sub tub, intervention programs, and more!

✏️Once pages have been completed, you can staple into an individual or class Hispanic Heritage booklet to read or take home to share with family**!**

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⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and select the differentiated pages that are most appropriate for your student's needs.

⭐️Check out the preview and video preview for a sneak peek!

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✅ Includes: (42 pages)

Vocabulary definitions: (14 pages)

☑ Reading level 1 (4 pages)

☑ Reading level 1 (10 pages)

Differentiated emergent readers: (28 pages)

☑ Reading level 1 (14 pages)

☑ Reading level 2 (14 pages)

✅ Bonus:

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

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✅ Historical Leaders: (10)

☑ Oscar de la Renta - fashion designer

☑ Bruno Mars - musician

☑ Octaviano Larrazolo - politician

☑ Joseph Acaba - astronaut

☑ George M. Wright - biologist

☑ Dara Torres - swimmer

☑ Helen Rodríguez Trías - doctor

☑ Frida Kahlo - painter

☑ Ellen Ochoa - astronaut

☑ Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - politician

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⭐️Looking for more Hispanic Heritage activities?

Hispanic Heritage Month Growing Bundle

⭐️Looking for Cinco de Mayo activities?

Cinco de Mayo Growing Bundle

⭐️Looking for Day of the Dead activities?

Day of the Dead Growing Bundle

⭐️Looking for Feliz Navidad activities?

Feliz Navidad Growing Bundle

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❤️Looking for engaging reading and coloring booklets to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month? Students will love reading and learning all about 10 important Hispanic Americans and the meaningful contributions they made to the United States with these 10 printable, mini-readers (100 pages total)!

✅ Hispanic Americans included:

Oscar De La Hoya, José Feliciano, Roberto Clemente, Sonia Sotomayor, Rita Moreno, Cesar Chavez, Anthony Romero, Selena Gomez, Bob Menendez, Marco Rubio

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✏️ Great for kindergarten, 1st, or 2nd grade!

✏️A perfect addition to your Hispanic Heritage Month unit or to celebrate throughout the year!

✏️ Great for literacy centers, guided reading groups, independent work, partner work, indoor recess, sub tub, intervention programs and more!

✏️Once pages have been completed, you can staple into a Hispanic Heritage figures booklet to read or take home to share with family!

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⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print single or double-sided and staple into a booklet.

⭐️Create a reading bulletin board by displaying pages or booklets!

⭐️Check out the preview and preview video for a sneak peek!

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✅ Each mini reader includes:

☑ Booklet cover page

☑ Who the figure is and their occupation

☑ Where and when they were born

☑ Where their parents were born / immigrated from

☑ Their early years of life

☑ Accomplishments / contributions

☑ Meaningful quote

✅ Includes 10 mini readers: (100 pages)

☑ Oscar De La Hoya - boxer (10 pages)

☑ José Feliciano - musician (10 pages)

☑ Roberto Clemente - baseball player (10 pages)

☑ Sonia Sotomayor - judge (10 pages)

☑ Rita Moreno - actress (10 pages)

☑ Cesar Chavez - activist (10 pages)

☑ Anthony Romero - activist (10 pages)

☑ Selena Gomez - singer / actress (10 pages)

☑ Bob Menendez - politician (10 pages)

☑ Marco Rubio - politician (10 pages)

✅ Bonus: (3 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Table of contents (2 pages)

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⭐️Looking for more Hispanic Heritage activities?

Hispanic Heritage Month Growing Bundle

⭐️Looking for Cinco de Mayo activities?

Cinco de Mayo Growing Bundle

⭐️Looking for Day of the Dead activities?

Day of the Dead Growing Bundle

⭐️Looking for Feliz Navidad activities?

Feliz Navidad Growing Bundle

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❤️Looking for engaging, culturally appropriate activities to celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and Hispanic traditions in your classroom? Your students will love learning about this important holiday and how it is celebrated, while practicing reading, comprehension, social studies, and art skills!

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✏️ Great for kindergarten, 1st, or 2nd grade!

✏️A perfect addition to your Hispanic Heritage Month, Day of the Dead, Latin traditions, or holidays around the world unit!

✏️ Great for literacy centers, guided reading groups, independent work, partner work, indoor recess, sub tub, intervention programs and more!

✏️Once pages have been completed, you can staple into a Day of the Dead booklet to read or take home to share with family!

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⭐️Three differentiated reading levels included to help your students build confidence!

⭐️Reading comprehension worksheets with answer keys included to check for understanding!

⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go! (No cutting required!)

⭐️Create a reading or Day of the Dead bulletin board by displaying pages or booklets!

⭐️Check out the preview for a more detailed look!

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✅Includes: (40 pages)

✅ Mini readers include: (33 pages - 11 pages per reader)

☑ Day of the Dead cover page

☑ Where it originated

☑ When it is celebrated

☑ What it celebrates

☑ How it is celebrated

✅ Reading comprehension worksheets: (7 pages)

Level 1

☑ Find & color the Day of the Dead pictures (1 page)

☑ Match the vocabulary words (1 page)

Level 2

☑ Multiple choice questions (1 page)

☑ Write your answer questions - dotted lines (1 page)

Level 3

☑ True or False questions (1 page)

☑ Multiple choice questions (1 page)

☑ Write your answer questions - single lines (1 page)

✅ Bonus:

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Table of contents (2 pages)

☑ Answer Key (7 pages)

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⭐️Looking for more Day of the Dead activities?

Day of the Dead Growing Bundle

⭐️Looking for Hispanic Heritage activities?

Hispanic Heritage Month Growing Bundle

⭐️Looking for Cinco de Mayo activities?

Cinco de Mayo Growing Bundle

⭐️Looking for Feliz Navidad activities?

Feliz Navidad Growing Bundle

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❤️Looking for a culturally appropriate way to celebrate Native American Heritage Month (or Indigenous Peoples' Month)? Learn about 8 different traditional Native American homes, while practicing math, literacy, and fine motor skills with this differentiated coloring booklet and extension worksheets (60 pages)!

✅ Homes included:

☑ adobe, chickee, grass house, igloo, longhouse, plank house, teepee, wigwam

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✏️ Perfect for kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade!

✏️ These differentiated coloring pages come in 3 levels and are the perfect addition to your Native American Heritage Month unit! Or celebrate throughout the year!

✏️ Great for morning work, literacy centers, math centers, homework, intervention programs, and more!

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⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and select the differentiated activities that are most appropriate for your student's needs.

⭐️Check out the preview and preview video for a sneak peek!

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✅Coloring booklet: (31 pages)

☑ Booklet cover (1 page)

☑ Level 1 - read & color (10 pages)

☑ Level 2 - read & trace (10 pages)

☑ Level 3 - read & write (10 pages)

✅ Extension worksheets: (29 pages)

☑ Cultural (3 pages)

• find & color the correct homes (1 page)
• trace the vocabulary word (1 page)
• match the vocabulary word (1 page)

☑ Literacy (7 pages)

• match the beginning letter sound (1 page)
• count the objects and dab the correct number (1 page)
• unscramble and write the sentences (1 page)
• trace & write the sentences (1 page)
• read and circle the correct punctuation (1 page)
• read and count the syllables (1 page)
• read & find the words - word search (1 page)

☑ Math (19 pages)

• measure the home size & color (1 page)
• count & color the ordinal number object (1 page)
• count & color the objects (1 page)
• count the objects & trace the number (1 page)
• count the objects & write the number (1 page)
• count the objects in the ten frame (1 page)
• addition equations (1 page)
• subtraction equations (1 page)
• one more, one less (2 pages)
• greater than, less than, or equal symbols (1 page)
• measuring home sizes, cut & paste (1 page)
• measuring height & trace (1 page)
• measuring height & write (1 page)
• count & graph (1 page)
• complete the patterns (1 page)
• telling time (3 pages)

✅ Bonus: (31 pages)

☑ Answer key (29 pages)

☑ Table of contents (1 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

✅ Homes included: (8)

☑ adobe

☑ chickee

☑ grass house

☑ igloo

☑ longhouse

☑ plank house

☑ teepee

☑ wigwam

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⭐️Looking for more Native American activities?

Native American Growing Bundle

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❤️Looking for beginning reading and coloring booklets to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month? Students will love reading about when and why we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and learn about 10 important Hispanic Americans with these printable, differentiated mini readers (14 pages x 2 levels)!

✅ Hispanic Americans included:

Oscar De La Hoya, José Feliciano, Roberto Clemente, Sonia Sotomayor, Rita Moreno, Cesar Chavez, Anthony Romero, Selena Gomez, Bob Menendez, Marco Rubio

*This is set 1 of this series. To view set 2, click here.

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✏️ Great for kindergarten, 1st, or 2nd grade!

✏️ These differentiated Hispanic Heritage readers come in 2 reading levels to build confidence!

✏️Use the vocabulary sheets to pre-teach definitions or assist students as needed.

✏️A perfect addition to your Hispanic Heritage Month unit or to celebrate throughout the year!

✏️ Great for literacy centers, guided reading groups, independent work, partner work, indoor recess, sub tub, intervention programs and more!

✏️Once pages have been completed, you can staple into an individual or class Hispanic Heritage booklet to read or take home to share with family**!**

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⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and select the differentiated pages that are most appropriate for your student's needs.

⭐️Check out the preview for a sneak peek!

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✅ Includes: (39 pages)

Vocabulary definitions: (11 pages)

☑ Reading level 1 (4 pages)

☑ Reading level 1 (7 pages)

Differentiated emergent readers: (28 pages)

☑ Reading level 1 (14 pages)

☑ Reading level 2 (14 pages)

✅ Bonus:

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

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✅ Hispanic leaders included: (10)

☑ Oscar De La Hoya - boxer

☑ José Feliciano - musician

☑ Roberto Clemente - baseball player

☑ Sonia Sotomayor - judge

☑ Rita Moreno - actress

☑ Cesar Chavez - activist

☑ Anthony Romero - activist

☑ Selena Gomez - singer / actress

☑ Bob Menendez - politician

☑ Marco Rubio - politician

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⭐️Looking for more Hispanic Heritage activities?

Hispanic Heritage Month Growing Bundle

⭐️Looking for Cinco de Mayo activities?

Cinco de Mayo Growing Bundle

⭐️Looking for Day of the Dead activities?

Day of the Dead Growing Bundle

⭐️Looking for Feliz Navidad activities?

Feliz Navidad Growing Bundle

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Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit :

A Literacy Book Companion Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain . (Book not included)

Reading Level 4.6.

This 38-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice:

39 Pages Total Include:

1. TABLE OF CONTENTS

2. 10 Comprehension short answer questions 

3. continued

4. 10 Multiple Choice Questions 

5. continued

6. * * * answer sheet (corresponds with both sets)

7. Story Elements : Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving

8. Reflection : Connection, Text-to-Self, Steps You Would Give to ....

9. Read & Respond : Main Idea, Supporting Details, Author’s Purpose, My New Vocabulary

10. Vocabulary : 10 words from the book with match-up definitions

11. * * * Vocabulary Answer Sheet

12. Vocabulary Words in Use –insert the correct word in each sentence using the Vocabulary Word Box

13. * * * Vocabulary Words in Use answer sheet

14. 20-Word Search page

15. 10 Word Scramble page

16. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, from the book, on lined paper

17. * * * Spelling Test : blank, lined paper

18. Story Map: Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution

19. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last

20. Title Page : Author, Illustrator, add your own illustration 

21. Design & Detail illustrating page …

22. Opinion Journal : What did you think? What would you change?

23. Sequencing : 12 Simple scenes to cut and put in order

24. Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

25. Sequencing answer sheet

26. Cause & Effect  : Fill in the Cause & Effect blanks

27. ABC Order : 20 words from the book

28. * * * ABC Order Answer Sheet

29. Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables

30. * * * Syllables : Answer Sheet

31. Math : 12 simple multiplication problems

32. * * * Math : addition answer sheet

33. Rhyme Time :15 words from the book, to match up to 20 rhyming words

34. Book Report : Who is the author? Fiction or Non Fiction? Characters? Favorite part? Rate this book! 

35. Writing Prompt : with cloud-shaped lined paper ......

36. Compare & Contrast Diagram: Drought Vs Rain

37. Acrostic Poem : PLAIN

38. Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate

39. Interactive Journal Entry : Three topics to discuss from the book

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