Kids Chapter Check-Ins

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 the "Stop and Jot" strategy.

You'll be guided through the steps to stop and write down quick notes as you read. You'll "stop and jot" questions, connections, parts that made you smile, and so much more!

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 practice the "Stop and Jot" strategy, check out  "Stop and Jot Bingo" which works with any text. 

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

Send Kids Chapter Check-Ins a Message!

Welcome to Episode 6 of our I Survived  series, where we dive into Chapter 16 of I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005  by Lauren Tarshis.

This is the final episode in the I Survived Hurricane Katrina Series.

In this episode, listeners will

• Practice identifying and proving possible themes for the story
• Build vocabulary 
• Play games that foster speaking and listening skills

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

Read chapter 16 then listen and share your thinking!

If you'd like additional reading support, check out the  I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 companion pack HERE The pack is available to purchase and print and aligns with each episode of the podcast.

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!

Loving the podcast? Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and leave a review. Your feedback is valuable and appreciated.

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Send Kids Chapter Check-Ins a Message!

Welcome to Episode 5 of our I Survived  series, where we dive into Chapters 13-15 of I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005  by Lauren Tarshis.

In this episode, listeners will

• Practice identifying problems and solutions in the story
• Build vocabulary 
• 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!

If you'd like additional reading support, check out the  I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 companion pack HERE The pack is available to purchase and print and aligns with each episode of the podcast.

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!

Loving the podcast? Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and leave a review. Your feedback is valuable and appreciated.

Thanks for checking in!

Send Kids Chapter Check-Ins a Message!

Welcome to Episode 4 of our I Survived  series, where we dive into Chapters 10-12 of I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005  by Lauren Tarshis.

In this episode, listeners will

• Practice identifying character change throughout the story
• Build vocabulary 
• 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  I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 companion pack HERE The pack is available to purchase and print and aligns with each episode of the podcast.

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!

Loving the podcast? Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and leave a review. Your feedback is valuable and appreciated.

Thanks for checking in!

Send Kids Chapter Check-Ins a Message!

Welcome to Episode 3 of our I Survived  series, where we dive into Chapters 7-9 of I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005  by Lauren Tarshis.

In this episode, listeners will

• Practice identifying the point of view in the story 
• Build vocabulary 
• 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  I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 companion pack HERE The pack is available to purchase and print and aligns with each episode of the podcast.

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!

Loving the podcast? Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and leave a review. Your feedback is valuable and appreciated.

Thanks for checking in!

Send Kids Chapter Check-Ins a Message!

Welcome to Episode 2 of our I Survived  series, where we dive into Chapters  4-6 of I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005  by Lauren Tarshis.

In this episode, listeners will

• Practice identifying cause and effect relationships in the story
• Build vocabulary 
• 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  I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 companion pack HERE The pack is available to purchase and print and aligns with each episode of the podcast.

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!

Loving the podcast? Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and leave a review. Your feedback is valuable and appreciated.

Thanks for checking in!

Send Kids Chapter Check-Ins a Message!

Welcome to Episode 1 of our I Survived  series, where we dive into Chapters 1-3 of I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005  by Lauren Tarshis.

In this episode, listeners will

• Practice making predictions
• Build vocabulary 
• 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  I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 companion pack HERE The pack is available to purchase and print and aligns with each episode of the podcast.

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!

Loving the podcast? Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and leave a review. Your feedback is valuable and appreciated.

Thanks for checking in!

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!

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

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.

Thanks for checking in!

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!

Thanks for checking in!