Teaching Digital Citizenship with Bookopolis – Lesson #1
Bookopolis can be used to teach and reinforce good digital citizenship lessons about what to post (or not post) online to keep you and other safe.
Resources – Educators
Tutorial: How to Search for YA/Teen Books in Bookopolis
You can now find Young Adult/Teen books in Bookopolis with our special Search for YA feature. Here’s what to do: (Prefer videos? Here’s a 2 minute tutorial video that shows you how to do it.) […]
Dear Mom, Dad, & Teacher: This is Why I Read
For the past year, I’ve had the privilege of facilitating after-school book clubs for fourth and fifth graders. The Bookopolis Book Club is not intended to increase Lexile level or earn Accelerated Reader points. We […]
Nonfiction Book Ideas for 3rd-5th Graders
Here are some great picks for Nonfiction books for 3rd-5th grade readers. Some relate to specific state standards (mostly California shown here) and some are just great informational texts to engage your readers. What’s on […]
Picture Book 10 for 10 (August 2015)
I went personal to make this list and asked my sons (ages 10 and 8) for a list of their favorite Picture Books that teachers have read to them during their elementary years. It’s fun to see […]
Let Students Share their Summer Reading
Starting conversations about books and reading on Day One of school is a great way to build a community of readers. Let students write and share book reviews with classmates to deepen this conversation. Lesson […]
Take a Reader’s Interest Inventory with your Students
A great way to get to know your students as readers at the beginning of the year is to have them complete a Reader’s Interest Inventory. You can download our Bookopolis Reader Interest Inventory (Fall 2016) template […]
Discover New Books by Genre and Grade
Are your students stuck on what to read next? Do you need some new read aloud ideas for this school year? How about suggestions for Book Clubs or Lit Circles? Bookopolis is here to help! Check […]
The Mayor’s Review: The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
The Mayor’s Review of The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley Available: Spring 2015 Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Empathy Age: Middle Grade (4th-8th) Summary: Wow – this book grabbed me right away and I couldn’t stop reading […]
9 Mysteries Fourth and Fifth Graders Recommend to Their Friends
A good mystery is the ultimate book to enjoy during the lazy days of summer. Intrigue, suspense, and puzzles that must be solved can engross both voracious and reluctant readers. If your young reader devoured […]