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If you need some stories to engage and entertain your young readers, look for The Little Books by Amy Krouse Rosenthal. This trio includes Little Pea, Little Hoot, and Little Oink. These books put a fun spin on some common childhood predicaments that your students will enjoy! Keep reading to find some fun activities you can pair with each book. Sequencing Activities, Book Activities, Teaching Strategies, Teaching Tips, Primary Classroom, Classroom Ideas, Little Books, Good Books, Why Book

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If you need some stories to engage and entertain your young readers, look for The Little Books by Amy Krouse Rosenthal. This trio includes Little Pea, Little Hoot, and Little Oink. These books put a fun spin on some common childhood predicaments that your students will enjoy! Keep reading to find some fun activities you can pair with each book.

The Class Trip from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler is a funny chapter book to share with students before a field trip. This book companion contains comprehension questions or activities for each chapter of the book along with several graphic organizers to help guide your students through the text. Digital Activities, Reading Response Journal Cover, New Books, Freckle Juice, Digital Story

Digital Activities

Reading Response Journal Cover

The Class Trip from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler is a funny chapter book to share with students before a field trip. This book companion contains comprehension questions or activities for each chapter of the book along with several graphic organizers to help guide your students through the text.

After reading Rude Cakes, students can create this writing craft. The rude cake can stand alone or be paired with a piece of writing about being polite or using good manners. Elementary Writing Activities, Teaching Writing, Writing Lesson Plans, Writing Lessons, Writing Resources, Learning Resources

Elementary Writing Activities

Teaching Writing

Writing Lesson Plans

Writing Lessons

Writing Resources

Learning Resources

After reading Rude Cakes, students can create this writing craft. The rude cake can stand alone or be paired with a piece of writing about being polite or using good manners.

Are you reading Too Many Carrots by Katy Hudson? Here are several activities you can use during or after reading the story with your students. Sequencing Cards, Graphic Organizers, Event Card, Cute Stories, Happy Reading, Animal House

Sequencing Cards

Graphic Organizers

Are you reading Too Many Carrots by Katy Hudson? Here are several activities you can use during or after reading the story with your students.

When kids must decide who goes first, they often turn to a quick game of Rock Paper Scissors. But have you ever wondered how that game got started? Drew Daywalt and Adam Rex teamed up to offer a humorous take on the game. Here are a few FREE activities to pair with The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors. Teaching Reading, Teaching Resources, Reading Teacher, Free Activities, School Activities, Drew Daywalt, Grandma Book, Warrior Names, Quick Games

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School Activities

When kids must decide who goes first, they often turn to a quick game of Rock Paper Scissors. But have you ever wondered how that game got started? Drew Daywalt and Adam Rex teamed up to offer a humorous take on the game. Here are a few FREE activities to pair with The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors.

Are you reading Killer Whale vs. Great White Shark from the Who Would Win series? These graphic organizers, vocabulary cards, and comprehension activities will help guide your students through the text. There are printable and digital options included. Shark Activities, Whale Facts, Reading Response Journals, Teaching 5th Grade, Magic Treehouse, National Geographic Kids

Shark Activities

Reading Response Journals

Teaching 5th Grade

Magic Treehouse

National Geographic Kids

Are you reading Killer Whale vs. Great White Shark from the Who Would Win series? These graphic organizers, vocabulary cards, and comprehension activities will help guide your students through the text. There are printable and digital options included.

Your Name is a Song by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow and Luisa Uribe is a celebration that reminds us of the beauty, history, and magic behind names. I want to share a few name activities you can pair with this book. These would be perfect for Back to School activities, but they can be used any time of year. Elementary Library, Teaching Elementary, Elementary Music, School Library, Music Teaching Resources, Music Education, Teaching Ideas, Name Activities

Elementary Library

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Name Activities

Your Name is a Song by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow and Luisa Uribe is a celebration that reminds us of the beauty, history, and magic behind names. I want to share a few name activities you can pair with this book. These would be perfect for Back to School activities, but they can be used any time of year.

Stories by Storie

Stories by Storie

Book Activities

What I Saw in the Teachers' Lounge is an entertaining book that captures the innocence and vivid imagination of a curious child who dares to peek behind the door. Here is a free writing activity you can pair with this book. Book Study Activities, Read Aloud Activities, Elementary Writing, Student Writing, Second Grade Writing

Book Study Activities

Read Aloud Activities

Elementary Writing

Student Writing

Second Grade Writing

What I Saw in the Teachers' Lounge is an entertaining book that captures the innocence and vivid imagination of a curious child who dares to peek behind the door. Here is a free writing activity you can pair with this book.

Stories by Storie

Stories by Storie

Book Activities

Activities and resources you can use with the book, Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch written by Eileen Spinelli. Comprehension Activities, Classroom Fun, Classroom Activities, Teaching Kindness, Upper Elementary Reading Activities

Comprehension Activities

Classroom Activities

Teaching Kindness

Upper Elementary Reading Activities

Activities and resources you can use with the book, Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch written by Eileen Spinelli.

Don't Be Afraid to Drop by Julia Cook shows kids how keeping an open mind and taking on a positive perspective can help us step outside of our comfort zone. Be sure to grab these free activities to pair with this book. Helping Others, Helping Kids, Embracing Change, Writing Crafts, Book Companion

Embracing Change

Don't Be Afraid to Drop by Julia Cook shows kids how keeping an open mind and taking on a positive perspective can help us step outside of our comfort zone. Be sure to grab these free activities to pair with this book.

Freckle Juice continues to be a hit with students today. This book companion contains comprehension questions for each chapter, vocabulary activities, a sequencing activity, a book quiz, and graphic organizers to help guide your students through the book. You'll also find a Freckle Juice craft in which students create their own recipes. Vocabulary Activities, Vocabulary Cards, Juice Crafts

Vocabulary Activities

Vocabulary Cards

Freckle Juice continues to be a hit with students today. This book companion contains comprehension questions for each chapter, vocabulary activities, a sequencing activity, a book quiz, and graphic organizers to help guide your students through the book. You'll also find a Freckle Juice craft in which students create their own recipes.

Snowflake Bentley is a wonderful winter read aloud that appeals to a wide range of ages. Here are several activities you can pair with this picture book biography. Snowflake Bentley Activities, Pocket Chart Center, Picture Book Activities, Snowflakes Art, Winter Reads, Winter Writing

Snowflake Bentley Activities

Pocket Chart Center

Picture Book Activities

Snowflake Bentley is a wonderful winter read aloud that appeals to a wide range of ages. Here are several activities you can pair with this picture book biography.

Need some activities to pair with Snow Day! by Lester Laminack? Check out this mini book companion which includes discussion questions, graphic organizers, and a graphing activity. Retelling Activities, List Of Activities, Reading Comprehension Skills, Valentines Day Book, Winter Books

Retelling Activities

List Of Activities

Reading Comprehension Skills

Valentines Day Book

Need some activities to pair with Snow Day! by Lester Laminack? Check out this mini book companion which includes discussion questions, graphic organizers, and a graphing activity.

Are you reading The Food Group series by Jory John and Pete Oswald? I have created character writing crafts along with comprehension and vocabulary activities for each book. Whether you're reading The Bad Seed, The Good Egg, The Cool Bean, or the Couch Potato, these activities will keep your students engaged with the text. First Week Activities, Writing Activities, Grade School, Second Grade, 2nd Grade

First Week Activities

Writing Activities

Are you reading The Food Group series by Jory John and Pete Oswald? I have created character writing crafts along with comprehension and vocabulary activities for each book. Whether you're reading The Bad Seed, The Good Egg, The Cool Bean, or the Couch Potato, these activities will keep your students engaged with the text.

The beginning of the school year is often a combination of excitement, nerves, and possibilities. One of my favorite books to start the year is All Are Welcome. This book lets young children know that no matter what, they have a place, they have a space, they are welcome in their school. Here are a few activities you can pair with this book. Library Lessons, Writing A Book, Reading Activities, Beginning Of The School Year, First Day Of School, Great Books To Read

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Beginning Of The School Year

First Day Of School

Great Books To Read

The beginning of the school year is often a combination of excitement, nerves, and possibilities. One of my favorite books to start the year is All Are Welcome. This book lets young children know that no matter what, they have a place, they have a space, they are welcome in their school. Here are a few activities you can pair with this book.

Anansi and the Magic Stick is an entertaining story for kids with a great lesson to learn. Here are some of my favorite activities to pair with this book. Spider Crafts, Cleaning My Room, Directed Drawing, Strong Words, Comprehension Questions, Folk Tales, Stories For Kids

Cleaning My Room

Directed Drawing

Comprehension Questions

Stories For Kids

Anansi and the Magic Stick is an entertaining story for kids with a great lesson to learn. Here are some of my favorite activities to pair with this book.

If you're looking for a great book to help set the tone for the new school year, try reading A Letter From Your Teacher on the First Day of School. After reading this book, your students can write a letter to you with this free letter and envelope craft. First Grade Science, Teaching First Grade, Teacher Freebies, Teacher Activities, First Day Of School Activities

First Grade Science

Teaching First Grade

Teacher Freebies

Teacher Activities

First Day Of School Activities

If you're looking for a great book to help set the tone for the new school year, try reading A Letter From Your Teacher on the First Day of School. After reading this book, your students can write a letter to you with this free letter and envelope craft.

Many kids love animals and enjoy having pets. It's even fun for them to explore what kinds of animals they would love to keep at home. Invent-a-Pet takes a closer look at using a machine to create the perfect pet. Here are several activities you can pair with the book, Invent-a-Pet. Question Cards, Animal Books

Many kids love animals and enjoy having pets. It's even fun for them to explore what kinds of animals they would love to keep at home. Invent-a-Pet takes a closer look at using a machine to create the perfect pet. Here are several activities you can pair with the book, Invent-a-Pet.

Groundhog Day is always February 2nd, so why does it feel like the holiday sneaks up on me each and every year? Whether the groundhog sees his shadow or not, one book you should share with your students is Groundhog Weather School by Joan Holub and Kristin Sorra. This book takes a closer look at Groundhog Day and weather through the eyes of the groundhogs. I also want to share a few activities you can pair with this book. Elementary Teacher, Elementary Education, Educational Activities

Elementary Teacher

Elementary Education

Educational Activities

Groundhog Day is always February 2nd, so why does it feel like the holiday sneaks up on me each and every year? Whether the groundhog sees his shadow or not, one book you should share with your students is Groundhog Weather School by Joan Holub and Kristin Sorra. This book takes a closer look at Groundhog Day and weather through the eyes of the groundhogs. I also want to share a few activities you can pair with this book.

Stories by Storie

Stories by Storie

Book Activities

Is interrupting a problem in your classroom? It's time to share My Mouth is a Volcano by Julia Cook. These comprehension and vocabulary activities will help guide your students through the book. Students can create a volcano mouth kid craft to share their learning, too! Social Skills Groups, Social Skills Activities, Library Activities, Learning Activities, Julia Cook Activities, Kids' Book

Social Skills Groups

Social Skills Activities

Library Activities

Learning Activities

Julia Cook Activities

Is interrupting a problem in your classroom? It's time to share My Mouth is a Volcano by Julia Cook. These comprehension and vocabulary activities will help guide your students through the book. Students can create a volcano mouth kid craft to share their learning, too!

Stories by Storie

Stories by Storie

Book Activities

"I don't know what to write!" Have you ever heard this before? I'm guessing you have. So, how can we help young writers when they are stuck for inspiration? It's time to try these Idea Jar activities! Writing Skills, Classroom Supplies, Story Planning, 2nd Grade Writing, Student Plan

Classroom Supplies

2nd Grade Writing

"I don't know what to write!" Have you ever heard this before? I'm guessing you have. So, how can we help young writers when they are stuck for inspiration? It's time to try these Idea Jar activities!

My Fantabulous Brain by Julia Cook introduces students to the tools and strategies needed to help make their brains stronger. Here are several free activities you can pair with this book. Classroom Rewards, Classroom Management, English Activities, Brain Activities

Classroom Rewards

Classroom Management

English Activities

Brain Activities

My Fantabulous Brain by Julia Cook introduces students to the tools and strategies needed to help make their brains stronger. Here are several free activities you can pair with this book.

I Have Ants in My Pants by Julia Cook is about a boy who can't sit still no matter how hard he tries. This book includes helpful tips for teachers and parents. I have a few activities you can pair with this book, too! Elementary Phonics, Elementary Reading, Kindergarten Reading, Teaching Kids, Reading Strategies, Reading Skills

Elementary Phonics

Elementary Reading

Kindergarten Reading

Reading Strategies

I Have Ants in My Pants by Julia Cook is about a boy who can't sit still no matter how hard he tries. This book includes helpful tips for teachers and parents. I have a few activities you can pair with this book, too!

Stories by Storie

Stories by Storie

Book Activities

Library Lion is a great book to share at the beginning of the year. Not only will this book help start a conversation about library rules and caring for books, but kids will absolutely love and root for this friendly lion! Here are some printable and digital Library Lion activities you can use in the classroom or at home. Library Rules, Library Lesson Plans, Library Books, Library Ideas, Preschool Activity

Library Lesson Plans

Preschool Activity

Library Lion is a great book to share at the beginning of the year. Not only will this book help start a conversation about library rules and caring for books, but kids will absolutely love and root for this friendly lion! Here are some printable and digital Library Lion activities you can use in the classroom or at home.

Stories by Storie

Stories by Storie

Book Activities

No is a very powerful word, but it isn't always easy to say. Learning to say no is an important step towards setting boundaries and protecting your energy, your beliefs, and your heart. I Can Say No is a great book to show kids that it's okay to say no without feeling guilty. Here are a few activities to pair with this book. Teaching Freebies, Free Teaching Resources, Teaching Preschool, Classroom Resources, Learning To Say No, Free Learning, Kids Learning

Teaching Freebies

Free Teaching Resources

Teaching Preschool

Classroom Resources

Learning To Say No

No is a very powerful word, but it isn't always easy to say. Learning to say no is an important step towards setting boundaries and protecting your energy, your beliefs, and your heart. I Can Say No is a great book to show kids that it's okay to say no without feeling guilty. Here are a few activities to pair with this book.