Eric Litwin and Gina Pepin

Eric Litwin is a former third-grade teacher and the number-one New York Times best-selling original author of the Pete the Cat series, as well as the author of The Nuts and Groovy Joe. Eric’s books have sold over 13 million copies, been translated into 17 languages, and won 26 literacy awards.

Gina Pepin holds an Ed.D. in Teacher Leadership and a MA in Reading, Literacy, and Assessment. She is the 2018–2019 Upper Michigan Teacher of the Year. She is currently a K–3 reading teacher in Escanaba, Michigan, and an online instructor of graduate literacy courses at GCU and NMU.

Their co-authored book The Power of Joyful Reading can be found on the Scholastic Teacher Store.

Below are featured printables by these authors. To see all of their Scholastic Teachables resources, please click here.

Eric Litwin and Gina Pepin

Eric Litwin is a former third-grade teacher and the number-one New York Times best-selling original author of the Pete the Cat series, as well as the author of The Nuts and Groovy Joe. Eric’s books have sold over 13 million copies, been translated into 17 languages, and won 26 literacy awards.

Gina Pepin holds an Ed.D. in Teacher Leadership and a MA in Reading, Literacy, and Assessment. She is the 2018–2019 Upper Michigan Teacher of the Year. She is currently a K–3 reading teacher in Escanaba, Michigan, and an online instructor of graduate literacy courses at GCU and NMU.

Their co-authored book The Power of Joyful Reading can be found on the Scholastic Teacher Store.

Below are featured printables by these authors. To see all of their Scholastic Teachables resources, please click here.

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Social-Emotional Reading Strategies

Building trusting reading relationships and promoting social-emotional growth helps you foster confident, engaged readers. This resource provides strategies to do so, plus printable interest surveys and “power of yet” activity pages.

Grade:

PreK—3

Subject:

Social Emotional Learning, Teacher Resources

Type:

Lesson Plans and Ideas, Skills Sheets, Classroom Management and Teacher Tools

Number of Pages:

7

Social-Emotional Reading Strategies

Building trusting reading relationships and promoting social-emotional growth helps you foster confident, engaged readers. This resource provides strategies to do so, plus printable interest surveys and “power of yet” activity pages.

Grade:

PreK—3

Subject:

Social Emotional Learning, Teacher Resources

Type:

Lesson Plans and Ideas, Skills Sheets, Classroom Management and Teacher Tools

Number of Pages:

7

Voice Jars

Fluency is an important aspect of reading confidence and comprehension. Here’s a fun and easy activity to boost fluency and motivate readers. Perfect for the whole class, small groups, or even for at-home practice. Includes voice cards.

Grade:

PreK—2

Subject:

Fluency

Type:

Lesson Plans and Ideas, Family Tools

Number of Pages:

5

Voice Jars

Fluency is an important aspect of reading confidence and comprehension. Here’s a fun and easy activity to boost fluency and motivate readers. Perfect for the whole class, small groups, or even for at-home practice. Includes voice cards.

Grade:

PreK—2

Subject:

Fluency

Type:

Lesson Plans and Ideas, Family Tools

Number of Pages:

5

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Encouragement, Praise, and Reading

Explore the power of encouragement and praise in learning to read with authors Eric Litwin and Gina Pepin. Includes support for building a growth mindset in children along with a colorful poster and a “Two Stars and a Wish” printable.

Grade:

PreK—3

Subject:

Reading, Classroom Organization

Type:

Lesson Plans and Ideas, Skills Sheets, Classroom Management and Teacher Tools

Number of Pages:

6

Encouragement, Praise, and Reading

Explore the power of encouragement and praise in learning to read with authors Eric Litwin and Gina Pepin. Includes support for building a growth mindset in children along with a colorful poster and a “Two Stars and a Wish” printable.

Grade:

PreK—3

Subject:

Reading, Classroom Organization

Type:

Lesson Plans and Ideas, Skills Sheets, Classroom Management and Teacher Tools

Number of Pages:

6

Super Simple Reading Chart

The fundamental skills featured on this chart will help you focus and adapt shared reading experiences in your classroom and help students build a solid reading foundation.

Grade:

PreK—3

Subject:

Phonics and Word Study, Fluency, Vocabulary

Type:

Charts and Signs

Number of Pages:

1

Super Simple Reading Chart

The fundamental skills featured on this chart will help you focus and adapt shared reading experiences in your classroom and help students build a solid reading foundation.

Grade:

PreK—3

Subject:

Phonics and Word Study, Fluency, Vocabulary

Type:

Charts and Signs

Number of Pages:

1

Print Everywhere

Empower children with a variety of books and print to foster a love of reading! Eric Litwin and Gina Pepin offer tips on creating an inviting class library and providing vibrant print throughout the classroom. Includes a printable library form.

Grade:

PreK—3

Subject:

Reading, Classroom Organization

Type:

Classroom Management and Teacher Tools

Number of Pages:

6

Print Everywhere

Empower children with a variety of books and print to foster a love of reading! Eric Litwin and Gina Pepin offer tips on creating an inviting class library and providing vibrant print throughout the classroom. Includes a printable library form.

Grade:

PreK—3

Subject:

Reading, Classroom Organization

Type:

Classroom Management and Teacher Tools

Number of Pages:

6

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Eric Litwin and Gina Pepin

Eric Litwin and Gina Pepin