A Guide for Teachers

📋 Curriculum Alignment

WonderPress books cover common science and history topics that align with what students learn in elementary and middle school. While not tied to a single set of standards, our subjects map naturally to NGSS science topics, state social studies frameworks, and Common Core informational text expectations.

🏫 Classroom Reading Plans

Here is a simple way to use a WonderPress book in your classroom over the course of one or two weeks.

1. Pick a book that matches your current unit. Use the free first chapter to confirm it fits your students' reading level.
2. Assign 1-2 chapters per day as independent reading, partner reading, or read-aloud with the audiobook.
3. Use the discussion questions at the end of each chapter for small-group or whole-class conversation.
4. Have students write a short reflection or summary after each reading session.
5. Close the unit with a project: poster, presentation, short essay, or hands-on experiment tied to the book's subject.

💬 Discussion Guides

Every WonderPress book for ages 8-12 includes discussion questions at the end of each chapter. These questions are designed to promote critical thinking, not just recall. Use them as-is or adapt them to your classroom routine.

• Questions range from factual recall to open-ended analysis and opinion.
• Great for literature circles, Socratic seminars, or journal prompts.
• Can be used for formative assessment — have students answer one question in writing after each chapter.
• Pair with the audiobook for students who benefit from listening before discussing.

📝 Assessment Ideas

WonderPress books lend themselves to a range of assessment formats. Here are some ideas that work well with nonfiction content.

💰 Pricing for Schools

Individual books are available at standard pricing. If you need classroom sets or school-wide access, contact us for bulk and institutional pricing. We want to make this work for your budget.