This book companion will help students reflect on what made Temple unique and how being different helped her change the world, and then write about their own passions and unique ideas. This would be a great way to merge growth mindset and literacy! (1, 2, 3, 4).  CLICK HERE for this FREE resource from Natalie Lynn.

Designed to be used in conjunction with the story "The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin" by Julia Finley Mosca, this printable activity helps students to organize their thinking as they read and discover that what makes them different is what makes them soar! This free sample resource includes three graphic organizers and an easy-to-assemble craftivity. (2, 3).  CLICK HERE for this FREE activity from Edventures at Home.

This one page Temple Grandin foldable is the perfect print and go activity to pair with learning about diversity, students with special needs, and Autism. It teaches students that everyone is unique, and includes comprehension questions along with a student reflection piece to encourage students to find what makes them special. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6).  CLICK HERE for this FREE resource from The Sprinkle Topped Teacher.

This resource contains several activities and discussion questions to go with the book, The Girl Who Thought in Pictures. (2, 3).  CLICK HERE to get this FREE resource from One Room Schoolhouse.

This free resource is designed to help young readers develop their reading comprehension skills while learning about the extraordinary life and accomplishments of Dr. Temple Grandin. (K, 1, 2, 3).  CLICK HERE for this FREE resource from Lindsey Goff Viducich.

This autism awareness mini lesson is SO much fun for kids! "The Girl Who Thought in Pictures The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin" is so engaging and along with this lesson students gain such a great understanding for autism and what it means to be different! (PreK, K, 1, 2, 3).  CLICK HERE for this FREE resource from Katelyn Populus.

Check out these free book extension activities for “The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin.” In this free pack, your students will draw their own thoughts, create an invention, describe Temple, and write in response to the text.(1,2,3,4,5).  CLICK HERE for this FREE resource from Swimming into Second.

Step into the world of Dr. Temple Grandin! Your students can use this set of FREE response sheets to discover how they are alike and different from Dr. Temple Grandin and what makes them unique. A question and answer sheet about Autism is also included. (2, 3, 4).  CLICK HERE to get this FREE resource from Having a Fields Day.

This file is an 11 page download that includes 8 different reading response sheets for before, during and after reading responses. (2, 3).  CLICK HERE for this FREE resource from The Schoreder Page.

This graphic organizer complements the children's book, "The Girl Who Thought In Pictures," by Julia Finley Mosca. Students will demonstrate comprehension by completing this story graph about Temple Grandin. (1, 2, 3, 4).  CLICK HERE for this FREE resource from Exceptional Thinkers.

Learn about Dr. Temple Grandin with these fun reading activities. Included is the story of Temple Grandin, a character graphic organizer, a flip book comprehension activity, writing prompts, and more. (1, 2, 3, 4).  CLICK HERE to purchase this resource from Exceptional Thinkers.

These activities focus on rhyming words that are used in the story! There are three activities to choose from and would be great for center work during your study of this book! (1, 2, 3).  CLICK HERE for this FREE resource from KABB Educational Resources.

This free packet will guide you in sharing the wonderful book with your class as a read aloud. There are also two activities that will get your students thinking about Temple and her challenging life. (2, 3, 4).  CLICK HERE for this FREE resource from Crockett's Classroom.

Engage your students with a whole group reading lesson based on the Dr. Temple Grandin story. This lesson is aligned with the Common Core State Standards, and it supports critical thinking with texts. (3, 4, 5).  CLICK HERE for this FREE resource from The Literacy Butler.

This follow-up activity to Julia Finley Mosca’s The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin, allows students to reflect on the life of Temple Grandin while making text-to-self connections. With the included worksheet, students draw and write about an aspect (or aspects) of themselves that make them unique. (K,1,2)  CLICK HERE for this FREE resource from My Happy Place.

Engage your students with higher level thinking skills as they respond to this great book with four different writing prompts. Each prompt was designed to help your students personalize the themes from this book and use the skills of connecting, analyzing and evaluating. (2,3,4,5).  CLICK HERE for this FREE resource from Amy Biddison - Teaching in Blue Jeans.

This easy to prep ELA activity will introduce your students to who Temple Grandin is and will off some insights into the lives of autistic people. When finished, this activity provides a quick and easy Bulletin Board idea which will impress your parents and administrators. (1, 2, 3).  CLICK HERE for this FREE resource from Savvy Teaching Tips.

This freebie is a sampler of worksheets to accompany the book "The Girl Who Thought in Pictures" by Julia Finley Mosca. Retell the story of Temple Grandin, explain a time when you felt different, and compare yourself with Temple on a Venn diagram. (3, 4, 5, 6).  CLICK HERE to get this FREE resource from Mrs. Strawberry.

This activity package accompanies the book "The Girl Who Thought in Pictures" by Julia Finley Mosca. 13 pages of worksheets and activities are included, including a craft idea to display your worksheets in your classroom. Includes a 6-page project to create an invention for an animal - just like Temple! (3, 4, 5, 6).  CLICK HERE to purchase this resource from Mrs. Strawberry.

After reading "The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin" by Julia Finley Mosca why not introduce this tabbed book activity to your class! The students will need to think and convey their answers in pictures for each page covering the main points of Who, What, Where, When, How, and Why (2, 3, 4).  CLICK HERE to get this FREE resource from Miss Jennifer Ward.

Help your students or child make connections and think critically about this amazing book! This resource has six different discussion cards to help you dive into the book. There are also written response pages. (K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5).  CLICK HERE for this FREE resource from Level Up by Christine Cullen.

This little meta cognition freebie goes along perfectly with the book : The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: the Story of Dr. Temple Grandin by Julia Finley Mosca. After reading about the extraordinary Dr. Grandin, use this freebie to get your kiddos to think about what THEY like to think about! (1,2,3,4,5).  CLICK HERE for this FREE resource from Primary Planet by Hilary Gard.

After reading the book The Girl Who Thought in Pictures The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin by Julia Finley Mosca, have your students engage in this visualizing activity. This is a great way to for students to really concentrate and "see" what they see in their head. (1,2,3,4,5).  CLICK HERE for this FREE resource from Shawna Devoe - The Picture Book Teacher.

A fun "rhyme hunt" to go with the engaging prose of the story. Students will have fun looking for the rhymes, and teachers will be equipped with an answer key. (not grade specific).  CLICK HERE for this FREE resource from Very Perry Classroom.

This freebie contains 6 visualization activities to use along side with your teaching of the book The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin.  CLICK HERE to get this FREE resource from Rae Wallace.

Review The Girl Who Thought In Pictures: The Story Of Dr. Temple Grandin with a reading passage, comprehension check, and graphic organizer. This resource also includes 3 posters in both color and black and white. (3)  Click here to get this FREE resource from BrowniePoints.

This resource includes four activity sheets that encourage children to be their own backyard scientists. METEOROLOGIST, ZOOLOGIST, BOTANIST, and ENTOMOLOGIST are the scientific areas included on the activity sheets. (K,1,2).  Click here for this FREE resource from KinderKay.

Encourage students to celebrate their differences with these inspirational quote posters. Pulled from the text, “The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Temple Grandin,” each quote was selected to remind students that what sets us apart is often what makes us great. Perfect for posting in your classroom, pasting into notebooks, printing as notes to students, and more. (2,3,4,5).  Click here for this FREE resource from Everything Just So - Jennifer Martinez.

Being different is what makes you neat! What a message this book gives the reader! The resources for you to use with your students are language arts, STEM and Social Studies related. There are fill in the blanks, central message worksheet, draw your thoughts as well as a STEM activity and a Time Line activity. (K,1,2,3).  Click here for this FREE resource from Mrs. Price's Kindergators.

This freebie contains 6 visualization activities to use along side with your teaching of the book The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin.  CLICK HERE for this FREE resource from Rae Wallace.

Included in this resource are extensions for the story. This includes a story map, character traits sheets on two levels, a biography of Temple Grandin with accompanying questions, four task cards with information about cattle, and note taking sheet for a farm animal report, and an inventions writing sheet.  CLICK HERE to purchase this resource from STEM to STEAM Trio.

The Girl Who Thought in Pictures is a heartwarming story of Dr. Temple Grandin and how her differences and ability to think in a unique way helped to change the world! Use this free resource to supplement a read aloud in your classroom. Students will think about how they can make a difference in their own life as well as get a better understanding of how Autism and how the world needs people who are not afraid to celebrate uniqueness. (K,1,2,3,4,5)  CLICK HERE for this FREE resource from Kelly Ganzenmuller.

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This product is meant to be used as a book companion. It contains posters, bookmarks, and a word search. Like so many Innovation Press books, it spreads seeds of hope.

This book is an ideal mentor text for:

Growth mindset, grit, autism, Asperger's Syndrome, science, innovation, inventions, poetry, biographies, genre studies, compassion, anti-bullying, women's history, S.T.E.M., and more!

Here’s what you get:

⭐Google Slides Link to Student Pages

⭐Vocabulary Word Game Directions

⭐17 Vocabulary Words, Pronunciations, and Definitions

⭐Word Search (color)

⭐Word Search (B/W)

⭐8 Quote Bookmarks (color)

⭐8 Quote Bookmarks (B/W)

⭐7 Inspirational Posters (color)

⭐7 Inspirational Posters (B/W)

CLICK HERE to purchase this resource from Dog-On-It Designs.

In this product you will find 8 writing task cards that require the students to make a text-to-self connection with the story. You will also find dotted-lined writing paper for primary students as well as lined paper for upper grades. This can be used as a writing center, independent writing activity, or to stimulate a group discussion. (K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5).  CLICK HERE for this FREE resource from Ronelle - The Teacher Queen.

Patricia Bath fought and succeeded against all odds – making it her life’s mission to work for the treatment and prevention of blindness. This 6 page freebie gives you a summary of Dr. Bath’s life and 2 pages to record some details. (1, 2, 3) CLICK HERE for this FREE resource from The Fun Factory.

These encouraging words are ideal to display in your classroom to encourage your students to strive for whatever they are passionate about. Just like Dr. Bath, if they can stay FOCUSED, push FORWARD, then they can shine BRIGHT as they pursue and achieve excellence too. (2,3,4,5,6).  CLICK HERE for this FREE resource from The Classroom Hub.

This follow-up activity to Julia Finley Mosca’s The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes: The Story of Dr. Patricia Bath, allows students to reflect on the life of Patricia Bath while making text-to-self connections. With the included worksheet, students draw and write about a time that they showed perseverance. (K,1,2)  CLICK HERE for this FREE resource from My Happy Place.

This product is a companion to the book The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes: The Story of Dr. Patricia Bath. Students will get the opportunity to discuss and explore what Dr. Bath was passionate about and how she took action. Then students are called to action on an issue that is important to them. (2,3).  CLICK HERE for this FREE resource from Emily Hutchinson.

Review The Doctor With An Eye For Eyes: The story of Dr. Patricia Bath with a reading passage, comprehension check, and graphic organizer. This resource also includes 3 posters in both color and black and white. (2,3).  Click here for this FREE resource from BrowniePoints.

This freebie accompanies the book "The Doctor With an Eye For Eyes" by Julia Finley Mosca. This freebie includes a 6 page invention package. Your students will love to research and 'invent' something to help the world just like Dr. Patricia Bath. (3, 4, 5, 6).  CLICK HERE for this FREE resource from Mrs. Strawberry.

This craft and writing package accompanies the book "The Doctor With an Eye For Eyes" by Julia Finley Mosca. This package includes templates and instructions to create an eye craft; labels to label three parts of the eye - pupil, iris and sclera; and 3 writing pages with the following headings: "My Vision", "My Vision For the Future" and "My Vision to Help the World". (3, 4, 5, 6).  CLICK HERE to purchase this resource from Mrs. Strawberry.

Included in this resource are extensions for the story. This includes a story map, character traits sheets, a biography of Patricia Bath with accompanying questions, an inventions writing sheet, and several other activities.  CLICK HERE to purchase this resource from STEM to STEAM Trio.

Encourage students to celebrate their differences with these free inspirational quote posters. Pulled from the text, “The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes: The Story of Dr. Patricia Bath,” each quote was selected to remind students that what sets us apart is often what makes us great. (2 ,3, 4, 5) . Click here for this FREE resource from Everything Just So - Jennifer Martinez.

Get your students inspired as they listen to or read The Girl with a Mind for Math. This comprehension companion freebie can help to guide discussions and also helps students to determine importance as they read this story of a woman who became an amazingly successful engineer. CLICK HERE for this FREE resource from PrintablePrompts.

Explore a range of important events in the life of Raye Montague with this companion to The Girl With a Mind for Math by Julia Finley Mosca. This resource allows students to arrange important events in order before answering questions about these events. An exclusive set of discussion questions are also included. (3, 4, 5). Click here to get this FREE resource from Galarious Goods.

Encourage students to celebrate their differences with these free inspirational quote posters. Pulled from the text, “The Girl with A Mind for Math: The Story of Raye Montague,” each quote was selected to remind students that what sets us apart is often what makes us great. (2, 3, 4, 5). Click here to get this FREE resource from Everything Just So - Jennifer Martinez.

This book study companion to The Girl With a Mind for Math by Julia Finley Mosca contains a wide range of literacy activities. With comprehension questions, reader reactions, reviews, vocabulary, time line activities, growth mindset activities and exploring the text activities, there's multiple ways to explore this biographical text. (3, 4, 5). Click here to purchase this resource from Galarious Goods.

This is a companion resource that will give your students a chance to interact with the book in fresh ways! Included:

-Critical questions guide

-Color and read the passage

-Vocabulary graphic organizer

-Writing response

-Extension activity- creating Raye's (should-have-been) invitation

CLICK HERE to get this FREE resource from Education With an Apron.

This interactive read aloud will be a fantastic addition to your Reader’s Workshop. The book “The Girl with a Mind for Math” is the perfect read aloud to add to your biography unit or anytime you want to focus on perseverance and grit. This book is beautifully written and is historically accurate. Students will begin to understand how racism and sexism were barriers in Ray Monttague’s quest to become an engineer. The story itself is written in a delightful verse and there is even a timeline and additional historical information included at the end of the book. (3, 4, 5). Click here to purchase this resource from Chocolate Covered Classroom.

These Free inspirational posters are based on the story of Raye Montague, a famous engineer. They are great for growth mindset and will be a gorgeous addition to your classroom! You could even discuss the meanings of the posters during a morning meeting or community meeting. (3, 4, 5). Click here to get this FREE resource from Chocolate Covered Classroom.

The Girl With a Mind for Math: The Story of Raye Montague, written by Julia Finley, made the National Teacher's Science Association's list of top STEM books for 2019!

Included in this resource are extensions for the story. This includes a story map, character traits sheets on two levels, a biography of Raye Montague with accompanying questions, a simple STEM challenge, and suggestions for even more follow-up activities.

CLICK HERE to purchase this resource from Science and STEAM Team.

Share this inspiring story about Dr. Ellen Ochoa - an astronaut, engineer, and inventor. This resource is a companion to the book - The Astronaut With a Song for the Stars: The Story of Dr. Ellen Ochoa written by Julia Finley Mosca.

This freebie includes a biography of Dr. Ellen Ochoa, a comprehension check, a graphic organizer, and 7 posters (4 in color, 3 in black and white.)

Click here for this FREE resource from BrowniePoints!

This graphic organizer is meant to accompany activities related to The Astronaut with a Song for the Stars by Julia Finley Mosca, published by Innovation Press. Graphic organizers are a perfect way to ensure your students are keeping their information organized and focusing on the most important aspects of the person they're studying. This activity is great for biography projects and can easily serve as a note-taking tool for an essay or presentation. It can also serve as the biography project itself! This graphic organizer is perfect for integrating literacy into other subjects, especially social studies. It allows students to go beyond reading to really interact with the chosen text as they determine which facts are relevant. It would also make a great end-of-year review.

CLICK HERE to get this FREE resource from Dr. Loftin’s Learning Emporium!

Using the story The Astronaut with a Song for the Stars: The Story of Dr. Ellen Ochoa, students will generate claims for the text and collect evidence to support the claim. This resource includes one blank graphic organizer template, and one with a claim filled in. It also includes a writing page for students to write to support their claim.

One of the most exciting things about this resource is that there is a link to a digital version which will open using Google Slides, so your students can type to respond too!

CLICK HERE for this FREE resource from Printable Prompts!

Take a closer look at the life of astronaut Dr Ellen Ochoa with this Interactive Notebook Timeline resource. Students use The Astronaut with a Song for the Stars: The Story of Dr. Ellen Ochoa by Julia Finley Mosca to match dates to events and arrange them in order, before answering questions about the event. This free resource also includes an exclusive additional discussion questions list, perfect for class discussions and display cards. CLICK HERE to get this FREE resource from Galarious Goods.

Explore the amazing life of Dr. Ellen Ochoa with this comprehensive book study for The Astronaut with a Song for the Stars: The Story of Dr. Ellen Ochoa by Julia Finley Mosca. With comprehension, reader reaction, vocabulary, time lines, creative, student reflection and interactive notebook resources, this is the perfect teaching resource for exploring this biographical picture book. CLICK HERE to buy this resource from Galarious Goods.

Perfect for Distance Learning! Add these FREE vocabulary Boom cards to your study of the picture book The Astronaut with a Song for the Stars! Students will practice vocabulary associated with outer space, perseverance and more! They will need to identify definitions, examples, non examples and use words in context. These BOOM cards are great vocabulary practice for your upper elementary students. Plus, the fact that they are self marking and offer instant feedback make them a great option for Distance Learning! They are also a fantastic supply teacher activity.

CLICK HERE to get this FREE resource from Chocolate Covered Classroom Creations.

This digital picture book study can be used with Google Drive or Google Classroom. It is perfect for distance learning and going paperless! Great for Grade 3, 4 and 5 classes.

These engaging Read Aloud activities are a great way to engage students in authentic reading learning, digitally! Students will practice key reading concepts such as making inferences, understanding vocabulary, analyzing craft moves, making connections, determining theme, etc. There are prompts included for before, during and after reading.

Not only will students practice important reading skills, they will also learn about astronauts, perseverance and the power of setting goals!

After reading the book, students will complete a goal setting activity.

Note: The Book "The Astronaut with a Song for the Stars" is NOT included in your purchase. However, Innovation Press has given permission to teachers to read it digitally to students during the Covid - 19 pandemic.

What is Included?

• Activities for Before, During and After reading

• 20 Google Slides

• Goal Setting activity

• Teacher Guide

This interactive read aloud works fabulously with a Reading Workshop framework!

CLICK HERE to buy this resource from Chocolate Covered Classroom Creations

Learn about Ellen Ochoa by reading The Astronaut with a Song for the Stars: The Story of Ellen Ochoa, written by Julia Finley.

Included in this resource are extensions for the story. This includes a story map, character traits sheets, a biography Ellen Ochoa with accompanying questions, and a fun STEM challenge!

CLICK HERE to purchase this resource from Science and STEAM Team.