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A K-6 Classroom Program Built Around One True Rescue Story
Grade-level lesson plans, printable resources, and bilingual materials that help students explore empathy, responsible pet ownership, and the power of second chances — from kindergarten through sixth grade.
- 📚 Grades 1–6
- 🌎 English + Spanish
- ✅ Standards-aligned
- 🐾 50% to dog rescue
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Preview every kit. Every grade. Free for 48 hours.
Not sure if this fits your classroom? Don't preview one grade — preview all of them. Create a free account with your school email and get instant view-only access to the complete program: all six grade kits, every lesson plan, every worksheet, in English and Spanish. You get 48 hours to explore everything and decide what's right for your students.
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2) Explore everything instantly
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3) Decide within 48 hours
— keep what fits: a single grade, the full bundle, or the classroom kit with 25 books.
One story, six grade levels
How the Program Builds Across Grades
A developmental arc from feelings and kindness to systems thinking and community advocacy.
| Grade | Focus | Core Skills | Standards | Student Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | Kindness, Care, and a New Start | Feelings, dog needs, safe kindness | RL, SL, W, SEL, Health | Students name feelings and identify how kindness helps |
| Grade 2 | Empathy, Responsibility, and Hope | Needs vs. wants, responsibility, short written response | RL, SL, W, SEL | Students explain how care changes Baxter's life |
| Grade 3 | Cause, Effect, and Compassion | Cause/effect language, responsible choices | RL, SL, W, SEL, Civic | Students connect actions to outcomes |
| Grade 4 | Thoughtful Choices and Community Care | Problem/solution, opinion writing | RL, W, SL, SEL, Civic | Students write opinion with reasons and evidence |
| Grade 5 | Animal Welfare and Student Advocacy | Media literacy, service learning | RL, W, Media Literacy, SEL, Service Learning | Students analyze messages and create advocacy |
| Grade 6 | Systems and Community Advocacy | Systems thinking, action planning | RL, W, SL, SEL, Civic, Service Learning | Students design community education action plans |
What's in the box
Every grade kit includes:
Preview all of it free before you spend a dollar.
Complete grade-level lesson plan — ready to teach in 45 minutes or expand across a week
Six printable worksheets — scaffolded to the grade's core skills
Family take-home page — extends the conversation beyond the classroom
Discussion prompts — for read-aloud, SEL blocks, and counseling settings
English and Spanish versions — every single resource, both languages
Standards alignment map — RL, SL, W, SEL, and grade-specific standards at a glance
Choose what fits
Choose What's Right for Your Classroom
Single Grade Kit
$14.99
Full lesson plan + 6 worksheets + family page for one grade. English or Spanish. Instant digital download.
Complete K-6 Educator Bundle
$59
All 6 grades. English and Spanish. Scope & Sequence. Teacher Implementation Guide. Activity Book. Everything, instantly.
Physical Classroom Kit
$249
25 hardcover books shipped to your classroom + the Complete K-6 Digital Bundle included.
English + Español
Available in English and Spanish
Every lesson plan and resource packet is available in both English and Spanish. Ideal for bilingual classrooms, dual-language programs, Title I schools, and communities serving Spanish-speaking families.
Fits how you teach
Flexible enough to fit how you teach
Single Read-Aloud Lesson
Use the grade-level lesson plan and 1–2 worksheets. Done in 45 minutes.
SEL or Counseling Block
Focus on empathy, kindness, responsibility, and second chances. Ready-to-use discussion prompts included.
Literacy + Writing Extension
Use the lesson plan, writing prompts, and grade-level response pages across 2 class periods.
Service Learning Project (Grades 3–6)
Use the upper-grade materials to plan supply drives, advocacy posters, and community education projects.
Why this story works
Baxter is real. That's the whole point.
Baxter was a real rescue dog — abandoned, scared, and almost out of time before a rescue organization and one stubborn human gave him a second chance. Students respond differently when they know the dog on the page is real and riding around San Clemente in a bike basket today. And every classroom purchase carries the mission with it: 50% of profits go to dog rescue organizations.
Educator questions
Educator FAQ
What age range is Baxter's Second Chance written for?
Baxter's story is written for children ages 4–10. The K-6 classroom program is designed for Grades 1 through 6.
How does the free 48-hour preview work?
Create a free account with your school email and you'll get instant view-only access to all six grade kits, in English and Spanish, for 48 hours. Explore everything in your browser and decide what fits your classroom.
Why view-only? Can I download during the preview?
The preview is for evaluation, so it's view-only — no downloads or printing. When you purchase a kit or the bundle, you get the full downloadable, printable files immediately.
Do I need a school email address?
Yes — the preview is built for educators, and a school email is how we keep it that way. Homeschool educator? Contact us and we'll set you up.
What happens when my 48 hours end?
Your preview access simply ends — there's nothing to cancel and no charge. Your account stays active, so if you purchase later, your materials are waiting in the same place.
Are the materials standards-aligned?
Yes. Every grade kit maps to RL, SL, W, and SEL standards, with grade-specific additions like media literacy, civic learning, and service learning in the upper grades. Each kit includes a standards alignment map.
Can I use this for a whole grade level or school?
Yes — the Complete K-6 Bundle covers individual classrooms, and for grade-level teams, school-wide programs, or districts, contact us about bulk and wholesale pricing.
Do you do author visits?
Yes. The Physical Classroom Kit includes a live video visit with Scott and Baxter, and in-person visits are available for schools — reach out to ask.
Schools + districts
Bringing Baxter to a whole school?
Classroom sets, grade-level licensing, district pricing, and author visits — we'll help you build the right package.
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