Take a look at some of our projects. If you work with or have young people in your life, feel free to download and use the resources with them. Don’t hesitate to share with others. We just ask that you credit Room 228. And none of our projects are for resale. Read away!
A young girl at a Hong Kong market is really looking forward to the deliciously sweet mooncake pastry with a double-yolk center. Yum! But then an exhausted stranger enters the scene. No one seems to want to help. The girl must make a decision, a decision that will change her and those around her. This mostly true story written by Pearl Au Yeung is a gem and the illustrations are just as delicious as mooncake! This accompanying educator guide assists young people in exploring oral histories and the writing process, the theme of kindness, the history and celebration of food and cultures, and it dives into how authors use setting to transport their readers to a place they’ve never been before.
Bumpers, lights, grills, and fenders come alive in this beautifully designed picture book, Moody Moody Cars, by Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, with photos by Michael Furman. Young readers and their educators can simply admire some really cool cars, or they may also dive deeper into the engine that helps drive us all toward emotional wellbeing and educational progress – social-emotional learning. The various activities in this guide span classroom discussion, improv, and art while creating opportunities to develop social-emotional, writing and reading skills. Moody Moody Cars, along with these engaging activities, will help your students develop their accuracy in recognizing emotions in the world around them…one road trip at a time.
Now What? It’s the essential question for all kids when they are having a play-filled day moving at warp speed from one activity to another. The latest Lizzy adventure includes this classic dilemma, and Lizzy and company’s approach does not disappoint. Her creativity and out of the box thinking fills her day with fun, adventure, and creative problem solving. This treasure trove of activities dips into the arts, critical thinking, and problem solving. Each activity helps readers interact with the book on a deeper level. Jump into the day with Lizzy’s crew and enjoy!
Woodson’s mastery of examining sophisticated topics through age-appropriate story-telling is inspiring. This author study guides educators through many of Woodson’s chosen techniques so students can analyze, evaluate and practice them in their own reading and writing.
This was a ridiculously fun educator guide to work on! Kevin Hart’s middle grade book is so funny and has so much heart (pun totally, absolutely intended). It’s gut bending and warm at the same time. This educator guide celebrates creativity and allows for ample opportunity for the young people in your classroom or in your life to shine. Check out the step-by-step movie-making adventure!