
CATCH a Spark – October 2021
October is a month of magic and mystery… and what reader doesn’t love those two elements?
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October is a month of magic and mystery… and what reader doesn’t love those two elements?

The theatre is a place where we tell stories and where we connect so this month’s Sparks all celebrate the magic of Broadway and the performing arts.


Who doesn’t love picture books? From themes to artist studies to learning writing and artistic techniques - the possibilities are endless!

To kick off summer reading fun, all of our Sparks this month focus on books and all they bring with them - knowledge, imagination, joy and hope.

Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton are our featured authors this month.


In April, we celebrate National Poetry Month, spring, and color with books that use poetry to inspire student voice.

Looking for classroom library books that celebrate Women's History Month or Arts in our Schools for March?


One key tool for developing and assessing 21st century skills is by making thinking visible.

Text Dependent Analysis can be one of the most difficult parts of standardized testing for students.
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