Everyone has a story to tell. What is yours?
Are you reading Crankenstein by Samantha Berger to your students this year? I have a Crankenstein craft and writing activity that you can use with your students after reading this story. About Crankenstein Who is Crankenstein? HE IS A MONSTER OF GRUMPINESS THAT NO ONE CAN DESTROY! MEHHRRRR!!! HE’S ALIVE! He may look like any ordinary boy, but when faced… Read More
The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin by Joe Troiano is a great picture book choice for October! This fictional story of a square pumpkin provides the reader with a message of celebrating differences and helping others. I want to share a pumpkin craft booklet that you can use with your students when reading this story. All About Spookley… Read More
The Mercy Watson series by Kate DiCamillo is a set of books that are perfect for first and second grade readers who are just getting started with chapter books. The series centers around Mercy, a porcine wonder who loves hot buttered toast. Each story features a new adventure with Mercy in the middle of it all. Whether you are reading… Read More
Unplugged by Steve Antony is a picture book that follows Blip, a robot who enjoys being plugged in to her computer. One day she experiences a blackout and ends up outside. When she finally returns, she discovers she enjoys being unplugged. I’ve created a few resources you can use with your students while reading this story. COMPREHENSION AND VOCABULARY… Read More
Do you know why the leprechaun decided to bury his gold at the end of the rainbow? Katherine Tegen does and she explains it all in her book, The Story of the Leprechaun. Today I’m here to share some activities you can use with this story in your classroom. comprehension After reading any story, I like to make sure… Read More
The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies is a great story to read aloud to your class or use with your small group. This story follows both Evan and Jessie (who are brother and sister) as they dive into the world of running a lemonade stand. Along the way you will read about their grudges, misunderstandings, and competitive nature while also… Read More
If you're planning to read Crankenstein to your students, be sure to grab this craft and writing activity to go with the story.
➡️ storiesbystorie.com/crankenstein-craft-and-writing/
This would be a fun photo craft for little ones!
Fireflies and Mud Pies
What a sweet pumpkin craft for kids!
www.firefliesandmudpies.com/my-little-pumpkin-keepsake-craft/
Are you reading The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin to your students this month? Be sure to check out this square pumpkin craft and response booklet I created!
storiesbystorie.com/spookley-the-square-pumpkin/
This would be a great addition to a classroom or school library, especially if it could be made into a couch and seat more than one student at a time.Such a cute reading chair made from wooden pallets!
