Mrs. McBloom, clean up your classroom!
by Kelly S. DiPucchio
Hyperion Books For Children 2005
Great fit for 3rd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- teamwork
- responsibility
- community
- school life
- problem-solving
- kindness
- humor
About this book
Mrs. McBloom is a beloved teacher whose classroom has collected decades of odds and ends. When the principal asks her to finally tidy up, the students and community rally to help tackle the hilarious mountain of clutter. Lively language and detailed illustrations invite kids to hunt for funny treasures on every page. It’s a playful read-aloud that celebrates teamwork, responsibility, and the joy of school.
Setting: an elementary school classroom overflowing with decades of collected treasures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mrs. McBloom, clean up your classroom! right for my child?
Yes — Mrs. McBloom, clean up your classroom! is a great fit for 3rd grade. The reading level is AR 3.8, which is typical for 3rd grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include teamwork, responsibility, community.
How long does it take to read Mrs. McBloom, clean up your classroom!?
At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, Mrs. McBloom, clean up your classroom! takes around 9m to finish. The book has 1,200 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Mrs. McBloom, clean up your classroom! have an AR quiz?
Yes — Mrs. McBloom, clean up your classroom! has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Mrs. McBloom, clean up your classroom!?
Mrs. McBloom, clean up your classroom! has an AR reading level of 3.8, which places it at a 3rd grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.