Let’s Explore Earth Day Reading Kit

Build literacy skills as you learn about and celebrate Earth Day with elementary students.

This reading kit from Tim Rasinski connects to the global celebration of Earth Day through engaging word ladders and vocabulary exploration. Designed to support phonics, word solving, vocabulary, and comprehension, this classroom-ready collection invites students in grades 1–6 to explore language tied to our planet.

Students will:

• Solve word ladders to support phonics, spelling patterns, and flexible word-solving strategies.
• Explore word roots to deepen understanding of Earth-related vocabulary..
• Discuss language, meaning, and connections to the environment through repeated exposure to related words.

Use this kit flexibly during routines, literacy centers, transitions, and lessons.

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