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Reading Rockets offers a wealth of reading strategies, lessons, and activities designed to help young children learn how to read and read better. Our reading resources assist parents, teachers, and other educators in helping struggling readers build fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.
 

Lunchbox Notes

Small love notes tucked inside a lunchbox or bookbag can really bring a smile to your child's face. In addition to reinforcing reading skills, you're also modeling the power of writing. Download these ready-to-print note papers, featuring whimsical, colorful artwork by well-known children's book illustrators.


Katy Duck lunchbox notes

Henry Cole's illustrations have amused thousands of children in favorites like Rosie's Roses and The Worrywarts. This set of notes features his illustrations from one of his newest books, Katy Duck.

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Hello, Calico

Buket Erdogan's illustrations from the book Hello, Calico are featured in this set of notes. Her other books include the New York Times Best Sellers Mouse's First Halloween, Mouse's First Day of School, and Mouse's First Valentine.

Download now > (194K PDF)*


When Dinosaurs Came with Everything

David Small's illustrations have won many of the top awards accorded to illustration, including the 1997 Caldecott Honor and The Christopher Medal for The Gardener and the 2001 Caldecott Medal for So, You Want To Be President? This series of notes features his illustrations from When Dinosaurs Came with Everything.

Download now > (145K PDF)*


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