Send Kids Chapter Check-Ins a Message!

In this episode, you can use ANY book you're currently reading! Grab your book, press play, and think along as we practice determining the meaning of unknown words using context clues in the text.

You'll be guided through the steps to determine the meaning of any unfamiliar word in your text.

This episode is perfect for

• independent reading
• classroom use
• listening in the car
• homework time

Just pause the episode when you need more thinking time, and get ready to share your ideas!

If this episode seemed like a good fit, check out our novel studies where we explore popular chapter books together!

Looking for a fun way to continue to  explore words in books? Check out this FREE Word Bingo, perfect for building up new vocabulary with any book!

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Send Kids Chapter Check-Ins a Message!

Welcome to Episode 6 of our Frindle series. This is the final episode of our series!

In this episode, listeners will

• Reflect on the story from beginning to end.
• Summarize the story using Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then...

This episode is perfect for students reading along independently, in the classroom, or with family.

Finish the book Frindle, then listen and share your thinking!

If you'd like additional reading support, check out the Frindle companion pack HERE.The pack is available to purchase and print in order to add even more structure to your chapter check-in time.

Looking for a fun way to explore words in books? Check out this FREE Word Bingo, perfect for building up new vocabulary with any book!

Keep following along for more Kids Chapter Check-ins featuring other popular novels! Our next novel, I Survived Hurricane Katrina 2005 begins on May 18th, 2026.

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Send Kids Chapter Check-Ins a Message!

Welcome to Episode 5 of our Frindle series, where we dive into Chapters 13-15 of Frindle by Andrew Clements.

In this episode, listeners will

• Practice making inferences
• Build vocabulary and make predictions about what might happen next. 
• Play games that foster speaking and listening skills

This episode is perfect for students reading along independently, in the classroom, or with family.

Read chapters 13-15, then listen and share your thinking!

Check back next week for our final episode in our Frindle series, where we talk about the book from beginning to end!

If you'd like additional reading support, check out the Frindle companion pack HERE The pack is available to purchase and print in order to add even more structure to your chapter check-in time.

Looking for a fun way to explore words in books? Check out this FREE Word Bingo, perfect for building up new vocabulary with any book!

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Send Kids Chapter Check-Ins a Message!

Welcome to Episode 4 of our Frindle series, where we dive into Chapters 10-12 of Frindle by Andrew Clements.

In this episode, listeners will

• Determine a possible theme for the story.
• Build vocabulary and make predictions about what might happen next. 
• Play games that foster speaking and listening skills

This episode is perfect for students reading along independently, in the classroom, or with family.

Read chapters 10-12, then listen and share your thinking!

If you'd like additional reading support, check out the Frindle companion pack HERE The pack is available to purchase and print in order to add even more structure to your chapter check-in time.

Looking for a fun way to explore words in books? Check out this FREE Word Bingo, perfect for building up new vocabulary with any book!

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Send Kids Chapter Check-Ins a Message!

Welcome to Episode 3 of our Frindle series, where we dive into Chapters 7-9 of Frindle by Andrew Clements.

In this episode, listeners will

• Determine and explain the point of view/perspective of the characters
• Build vocabulary and make predictions about what might happen next. 
• Play games that foster speaking and listening skills

This episode is perfect for students reading along independently, in the classroom, or with family.

Read chapters 7-9, then listen and share your thinking!

If you'd like additional reading support, check out the Frindle companion pack HERE The pack is available to purchase and print in order to add even more structure to your chapter check-in time.

Looking for a fun way to explore words in books? Check out this FREE Word Bingo, perfect for building up new vocabulary with any book!

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Send Kids Chapter Check-Ins a Message!

Welcome to Episode 2 of our Frindle series, where we dive into Chapters 4-6 of Frindle by Andrew Clements.

In this episode, listeners will

• Think about cause and effect
• Reflect on the way that Nick has changed so far in the story
• Build vocabulary and make predictions about what might happen next. 
• Play games that foster speaking and listening skills

This episode is perfect for students reading along independently, in the classroom, or with family.

Read chapters 4-6, then listen and share your thinking!

If you'd like additional reading support, check out the Frindle companion pack HERE The pack is available to purchase and print in order to add even more structure to your chapter check-in time.

Looking for a fun way to explore words in books? Check out this FREE Word Bingo, perfect for building up new vocabulary with any book!

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Send Kids Chapter Check-Ins a Message!

In the first episode of Kids Chapter Check-Ins, we dive into Chapters 1-3 of Frindle by Andrew Clements.

In this episode, listeners will

• Think about character traits and first impressions
• Reflect on how Nick approaches school and rules
• Build vocabulary and make predictions about what might happen next. 
• Play games that foster speaking and listening skills

This episode is perfect for students reading along independently, in the classroom, or with family.

Read chapters 1-3, then listen and share your thinking!

If you'd like additional reading support, check out the Frindle companion pack HERE The pack is available to purchase and print in order to add even more structure to your chapter check-in time.

Looking for a fun way to explore words in books? Check out this FREE Word Bingo, perfect for building up new vocabulary with any book!

Thanks for checking in!

Send Kids Chapter Check-Ins a Message!

Welcome to your first Choose Your Own Check-In!

In this episode, you can use ANY book you're currently reading! After you've read a few chapters, press play and think along as we practice asking questions while we read.

You'll be guided through questions that help you to to:

• understand what you're reading
• make connections between chapters
• think deeply about the story and the characters
• share your ideas out loud or in your head

This episode is perfect for

• independent reading
• classroom use
• listening in the car

Just pause the episode when you need more thinking time, and get ready to share your ideas!

Looking for a way to take your thinking even further? Check out Question Collector Bingo

If this episode seemed like a good fit, check out our novel studies where we explore popular chapter books together!

Thanks for checking-in! Keep reading and keep thinking...because books are better together!

Send Kids Chapter Check-Ins a Message!

Welcome to Kids Chapter Check-Ins, a reading podcast designed for kids in grades 3-6

Kids Chapter Check-Ins was created by an elementary school teacher with a passion for bringing meaningful conversations about books wherever kids need them!

In each episode kids will read a few chapters independently, and then listen along as we talk through important ideas, vocabulary, and questions that build comprehension and confidence.

This podcast is perfect for families and teachers who are looking for ways to engage in meaningful conversations about books.

Let's get started!