The authors discuss the "thematic literacy bags" project they created to help them integrate language arts across the curriculum, promoting differentiated instruction while taking into account various learning styles and multiple intelligences. This idea became a reality when they were awarded a local grant to develop innovative educational experiences for public school students. The authors discuss how thematic literacy bags are a great way to entice kids to dig in and read. With the success of the project, the authors present some suggestions on how the project can be done without any grant money.