IntroductionThe beginning of the year is a key time to form trusting, meaningful relationships in your classroom community. These texts feature historical figures or characters with disabilities and learning differences, including texts about members of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Blind or Visually Impaired communities, people with autism,

IntroductionElementary school teachers know the benefits of STEM education for kids. And, in 20 states and the District of Columbia, teachers must align science lessons to Next-Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Unfortunately, in some elementary schools, courses like science can get put on the back burner in favor of longer ELA

Get your students excited for new adventures with these seven stories!Whether it is going to camp or trying out a new hobby, going on adventures are an important part of growing up. These eight stories about adventurous kids who took risks and tried new things will be sure to

Get your students excited for a joyful summer with these seven texts! Students (and their teachers) are buzzing with excitement as they look toward a summer filled with sunny days and fun hobbies. Inspire your students to get involved in a variety of activities this summer with these seven engaging

Engage your students with these thematically rich stories and poems by Asian American authors!We want all of our students to be able to see themselves in stories they read, so we have collected eight poems, fables, folktales, and short stories that celebrate the voices and experiences of Asian American

From gigantic mountains, to the depths of the ocean, Earth never ceases to amaze us. Students love learning about our planet! An important part of this education is learning how to protect the animals and natural areas we love. Reading texts that highlight conservation efforts will empower students to make

These engaging fables for grades 3-5 teach students important life lessons.Fables are a wonderful way to get students excited about reading and help them learn how authors convey important messages. Students will relate to the strong morals and life lessons in these fun short stories. Here is an engaging

These thematically rich poems about animals, nature, and more will be sure to engage your elementary students!Reading poetry is a wonderful way to improve your students’ reading skills. Poems that cover a wide range of themes and types of figurative language will engage your students while helping them learn

These texts about famous figures, sports, art, and more are sure to engage your students!It can be challenging to find really engaging, exciting informational texts to hook your students and help them practice key nonfiction reading skills. That’s why we’ve put together this list of ten great

These texts for grades 3–5 focus on the changes and new life that springtime brings.The days are growing longer and warmer. Birds are chirping, and plant buds are beginning to appear. Spring is a wonderful, exciting time for students (and their teachers!) after a long winter. Check out

These engaging texts about incredible women for grades 3–5 will inspire your students!As teachers, we want to encourage all of our students to dream big. Reading about women who changed the world can help students gain confidence to face challenges in their own lives and inspire them to

These texts for grades 3–5 span a variety of genres, but they are all guaranteed to make your students laugh!Humor is so important in our classrooms. A bad day for a student can turn around quickly with a silly joke or goofy smile. Reading funny texts is a

These texts for grades 3–5 cover a variety of different types of love, from family to friendship.Love is in the air! But love doesn’t just encompass the mushy-gushy, romantic kind. Love is a powerful feeling between friends and family to which students can deeply relate. Here is

These meaningful texts about Black heroes are sure to engage your students!Reading about influential figures in Black history is a powerful way to inspire your students. Learning about people who thought of new ideas, stood up against injustice, and pursued their passions can motivate students to take on challenges

These thematically rich poems are sure to engage your elementary students!There is nothing quite like the magic of reading a beautiful poem. Descriptive imagery, figurative language, and multiple layers of meaning provide students with great opportunities to discuss themes, author’s craft, and more. Here is a set of

These meaningful texts for grades 3–5 teach important life lessons and social-emotional strategies. Reading stories is a meaningful way to engage students in social-emotional learning. Great stories can guide students through common scenarios like making friends, building confidence, facing challenges, and more. Students can also learn important life lessons

These compelling short stories are sure to engage your students! When it’s time to plan a new unit, it can be daunting to find high-quality, relatable short stories your students will enjoy. That’s why we’ve put together a roundup of engaging, thematically-rich stories that elementary school teachers

Explore different cultures with these stories from around the world! Reading myths and folktales is a great way to engage young learners. Since these tales were originally told to convey a moral or to explain an aspect of our natural world, they are perfect for students learning to determine theme

These texts for grades 3–5 teach students about a variety of celebrations around the world.We know that children love finding reasons to celebrate, whether it’s for a birthday, a big win in a soccer match, or a beloved family tradition. Reading about global holidays and traditions in

Use CommonLit’s Book Pairings to push your students’ thinking.Planning a novel study is a great opportunity to build students’ analysis skills and promote rich discussion. That’s why we’re excited to share CommonLit’s Book Pairings for grades 3–5! The goal of our Book Pairings feature

These informational texts for grades 3–5 foster students’ curiosity about the animal world!The animal world sparks questions for kids of all ages. Why do giraffes have such long necks? What is the difference between an alligator and a crocodile? How do caterpillars turn into butterflies? Reading about animals

These informational texts for grades 3–5 teach students how conservationists are working to protect animals around the world.Students love learning about animals, but it can be discouraging when they hear about the threats animals face in the wild. Reading about how humans are working to protect animals is

These engaging texts for grades 3–5 teach important lessons about perseverance!A new sibling, a big move, starting at a new school — our students face various challenges, big and small, as they go through their daily life. As teachers, we know that resilience is one of the most important

Everything an elementary teacher needs to get started with CommonLit: Class creation, selecting a text, using our digital tools, and more!CommonLit’s digital literacy program has high-quality and engaging stories, scaffolds for all learners, and easy-to-use data-tracking tools for teachers. Our team has created this resource bank filled with