Classroom Resources
Slam Dunk Stories is a March Madness–themed Amira reading competition kit designed to motivate students and celebrate reading growth. The 10 most creative Slam Dunk Stories bulletin boards will win an Amira mini basketball hoop and ball.
WIN A MINI AMIRA BASKETBALL & HOOP
Progress Reflection Activity
Students reflect on how their reading has grown since the start of the school year and what they're proud of.
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2026 Goal Activity
Students set a a fresh reading goal for the new year and describe how they’ll work toward it.
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Goal Tracker
Track the number of goals met by each student in your class.
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Students share their hopes and goals for learning with Amira this year.
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Template to capture observations about student strengths/needs as they learn with Amira.
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Take notes while conferencing with students about their progress with Amira and future goals.
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Step-by-step guide with examples and planning tools to help you organize and launch an Amira Reading Competition.
(Recommended March-April)
Teams compete in a bracket-style tournament, advancing weekly based onthe most stories read or minutes logged, until a champion is crowned
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Teams compete in a bracket-style tournament, advancing weekly based onthe most stories read or minutes logged, until a champion is crowned
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(Recommended February-March)
Teams track their progress by coloring in or moving up on the READometer, aiming to reach the top by reaching their reading goal.
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Teams track their progress by coloring in or moving up on the READometer, aiming to reach the top by reaching their reading goal.
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(Recommended September-October)
Teams race to the finish line by moving their car along a race track, hitting milestone flags as they achieve reading goals.
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Teams race to the finish line by moving their car along a race track, hitting milestone flags as they achieve reading goals.
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(Recommended November-December)
Students create snowflakes for each reading milestone, building a "blizzard," with the class or grade with the most snowflakes winning.
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Students create snowflakes for each reading milestone, building a "blizzard," with the class or grade with the most snowflakes winning.
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Student Trackers & Posters
Print one copy per student and have them record the number of stories they read each day or week, aiming to reach a specific reading goal.
ERSS Progress
Track completion of 6 Early Reader Skills Scaffold (ERSS) tasks per sound.
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Accuracy Challenge
Track progress toward reading 15 or 50 stories with 100% accuracy (customizable).
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Growth Graphs
Graph accuracy (%) and words correct per minute (WCPM) over time.
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Reading Logs
Graph accuracy (%) and words correct per minute (WCPM) over time.
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Class Trackers & Posters
Print and display one in your classroom. Track progress towards your class' goals and celebrate successes!
Weekly Readerboard
Spotlight your Top 5 or Top 10 readers each week based on minutes or stories read with Amira.
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Ready for Amira Poster
Set clear Amira routines with editable posters featuring your students.
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Tips for Success Poster
Simple tips for having successful sessions with Amira.
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Class Badge Tracker
Track the number of badges earned by each student in your class.
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50 Badge Challenge
Track your class' progress towards 50 total badges earned.
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Student Help Poster
Simple troubleshooting tips for students.
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Valentine's Cards (Filled)
Valentine’s Day cards featuring Amira and Spot with fun, encouraging reading-themed messages to celebrate students’ progress and effort.
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Valentine's Day Cards (Blank)
Blank Valentine’s Day cards featuring Spot and Amira for students to color and personalize with a handwritten message.
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Coloring Pages (Winter Theme)
A fun, flexible tool for the classroom. Track stories, reading minutes, and activities, celebrate goals, reward effort, or give students a mindful break with Amira & Spot.
Dear Amira, Thank You
This gratitude project begins with a letter from Amira that students can hear read aloud. Then, students write back to share what they’re thankful for.
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Coloring Pages (Fall Theme)
A fun, flexible tool for the classroom. Track stories, reading minutes, and activities, celebrate goals, reward effort, or give students a mindful break with Amira & Spot.
Customizable certificates to celebrate student and class achievements.
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Spot Foster Contract
Customizable contract allowing students to foster Spot for a specific timeframe, encouraging responsibility and a commitment to reading with joy.
Spot Adoption Certificate
Customizable certificate celebrating the adoption of Spot as a school or class pet.
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Cut out the images and insert them into picture frame keychains* to recognize effort, celebrate milestones, and motivate students with a fun, lasting keepsake.
*KEYCHAINS NOT INCLUDED: For best results, use frames with an opening that measures 33 mm x 46 mm.
*KEYCHAINS NOT INCLUDED: For best results, use frames with an opening that measures 33 mm x 46 mm.
Use pre-filled “Spot On” stickers for instant recognition or customize your own to mark milestones, send notes home, or encourage students.
For best results, print on Avery 5163 Shipping Labels (2" × 4").
For best results, print on Avery 5163 Shipping Labels (2" × 4").
Spot Background Video
15-minute video of Spot reading by the fire to use as a peaceful backdrop while students read with Amira.
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