When they’re bored of reading…


The end of the year is here. I bet your students are mentally clocked out.
Reading another nonfiction passage sounds about as fun as watching paint dry.
But you know they still need practice.

Then a mission appears:
🚀 Find the astronaut lost in space.
To complete the mission, your students will read six high-interest nonfiction passages, earn clues, and solve the quest together.

Suddenly, they’re asking for “just one more passage.”
They’re focused. Engaged.
They’re reading.

This is your chance to bring adventure back to your reading block.
🌌 Accept the quest here

Thrifty in Third Grade by Cassie Smith

I'm a teacher blogger and resource creator for all things grades 2-5! I love to make FUN activities aligned to the standards you have to teach!

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