Teacher Created Materials

Learn how ornithologists are using modern technology to help migratory birds. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Spanish Informational Text builds reading skills while...

The Arctic ecosystem is diverse, fascinating, and special. The animals and people who live there have adapted to the icy landscape. But because the Earth's temperature is warming, the polar ice in...

Learn how employees at Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute are working hard to save animal species from extinction. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian...

Make learning to read engaging for children with this decodable fiction book about a girl and her brother Sam! This book provides a built-in phonics review for beginning readers. Today, students need...

Make learning to read engaging for children with this decodable fiction book about Jim, who wants to learn more over summer break, but his book seems impossible to read! Can his mom help? Find out in...

With reading, math, recess, and more, the school day can be very busy! This nonfiction book about what happens in a day at school helps early learners connect with the world around them and gives...

Gorillas, wolves, chickens, and kangaroos. It might not seem obvious at first, but these species all have something in common: their individual members must all find their places within their groups...

How does a rhino escape from a lion? How does a cuttlefish avoid a hungry shark? Animals need defenses. Some of the tricks they use to stay safe can be surprising! Learn about some of the most clever...

Competition is natural among species. Some species get stronger, while others fall away. With TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction book teaches students about competition among species. This...

Open up early readers' imaginations with this engaging fictional story! This book about the magical stories a mother tells her child gives adults the tools to balance structured learning time and...

Two best friends put their love of cooking to a test to see which of them can make the best after-school snack. They quickly discover that there's far more to making snacks than they thought. Every...

Make learning to read meaningful for children with this decodable fiction book about Pat the panther and Shan the snake deciding to try something new! This book provides a built-in phonics review for...

Dive into an exciting new world through submarines and sonar! The world beneath our oceans' surfaces is dark, cold, and mysterious. It's also a critical ecosystem. Scientists use high-tech underwater...

Expanding your child's reading horizons is easy with fiction books from Teacher Created Materials! In "Ski Season Surprise" by Stephanie Loureiro, twins Kaitlyn and Tyler are excited for their family...

Joey's family has made race cars for generations. Join him on an adventurous day at a racetrack where he'll watch his aunt race. This illustrated chapter book helps early fluent readers learn about...

Discover what sounds can tell us about our world! Humans hear different sounds every day, but sounds are not limited to what we can hear--or even to planet Earth. Animals make and use sounds...

Girls have always enjoyed playing sports. But before Title IX, they did not always get the chance to play on school sports teams. Passed in 1972, the new law required that schools provide girls with...

Engineers design things that affect our everyday lives. You can thank an engineer for your phone, the lights in your home, and your transportation to school. The work that engineers do influences...

Do you take things apart and put them back together just for fun? Do you dream of drone fleets and robot warriors? Does the idea of designing and building robots sound intriguing? If the answer is...

Make learning to read fun for children with this decodable fiction book about what two friends see in nature! This book provides a built-in phonics review for beginning readers. Today, students need...

Looks at the life and accomplishments of the forty-third president of the United States, from his childhood years, to his time as governor of Texas, to his two terms as president.Author: Patrice...

Dive into the history of monster movies! From the earliest examples from the silent-film era, to modern-day movies featuring sophisticated CGI, monster movies have been scaring audiences for years...

Smartphones have transformed the way we live. Many people feel dependent on their smartphones. Some people spend too much time using them. But how much time is too much? This nonfiction book...

Dive into the language of social media! In order to communicate on social media effectively, you need to know the lingo. It's also important to be aware of the potential dangers of social media. With...

Many people take the Internet for granted. But there are places that lack Internet access. Being connected helps people connect, and new ideas are being developed and tested to bring the Internet to...

Expanding your child's reading horizons is easy with fiction books from Teacher Created Materials! In "Building Bridges" by Anita Nahta Amin, eight-year-old Tara wants to win the bridge building...

The Inka were master farmers, builders, and planners. Living in the Andes Mountains, they farmed and built on steep slopes. In the Andes, water can be a destructive, unpredictable force. The Inka...

Expanding your child's reading horizons is easy with fiction books from Teacher Created Materials! In "Treasure Hunt in the City" by Cynthia Harmony, eight-year-old Ramona goes on her first big trip...

Make learning to read engaging for children with this decodable fiction book about a boy and his mom preparing for a big storm! This book provides a built-in phonics review for early readers. Today,...

Make learning to read meaningful for children with this decodable fiction book about two girls who become friends when they carpool to school! This book provides a built-in phonics review for young...