My School Supplies
Leigh McClure
My School Supplies
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Sharing and Reusing
by Leigh McClure
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
What if your old school supplies could help you solve new problems? Imagine discovering that reusing things isn’t just smart — it’s like a secret superpower for school! But what happens when you realize there’s even more to learn about sharing and creating?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book introduces children ages 5-8 to basic computer science concepts through a story about reusing school supplies. It uses relatable scenarios and simple language to teach the value of resourcefulness, making it a gentle introduction to programming ideas. The book also includes helpful educational guides and activities to support comprehension and engagement.
Why we rated My School Supplies 7C
My School Supplies is written at a Level 2 reading level across 12 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, My School Supplies works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate My School Supplies as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, My School Supplies explores sharing, computer programming, juvenile literature, and education — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about sharing, computer programming, juvenile literature.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781538350959
- Pages
- 12
- Publisher
- The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction