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Today's freebie is a Reading Calendar!

Reading Calendar (upper elementary)

The reading calendar helps students keep track of their required home reading and provides space for them to log meaningful responses to the text. It is also a great tool for the home-school connection requiring a parent review and signature each night. Click here to get your FREE copy.


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