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When the recess bell rings, most kids are thrilled and ready to burst out of the classroom. But some kids drag their feet because they feel left out, alone, not good enough, different than their peers, etc. Sometimes kids don’t even realize their classmates feel this way.⁣ That's where The Buddy Bench can help! Here are some activities you can pair with this book!⁣

The Buddy Bench Activities

When the recess bell rings, most kids are thrilled and ready to burst out of the classroom. But some kids drag their feet because they feel left out, alone, not good enough, different than their peers, etc. Sometimes kids don’t even realize their classmates feel this way.⁣ That's where The Buddy Bench can help! Here are some activities you can pair with this book!⁣
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Dive into a world of adventure and learning with these creative Magic Tree House activities. Perfect for classrooms and home, these engaging crafts and activities are inspired by Jack and Annie's time-traveling journeys.

Activities to Use with The Magic Tree House Series

Looking for activities to use as you dive into the Magic Tree House series? Engage your young explorer with these crafts, comprehension activities, and book extension ideas. These activities are perfect for nurturing a love of reading and adventure while targeting key reading skills.
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Dive into the mystery genre with King & Kayla! Perfect for young readers, this series invites kids to follow lovable King and his human, Kayla as they find clues, problem solve, and solve each mystery.

Reasons to Read the King & Kayla Series

If you have students who love a good mystery, but aren't quite ready to engage with a longer chapter book, you need to check out the King & Kayla series by Dori Hillestad Butler and Nancy Meyers!
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Are you getting ready to read Creepy Pair of Underwear! by Aaron Reynolds? Here is a free activity your students can use to practice story elements.

Creepy Pair of Underwear Craft

If you’re planning to read Creepy Pair of Underwear with your students this year, be sure to check out this craft to help your students review story elements.
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The first day of school is often filled with excitement and nerves. You can help kids know their feelings are valid by sharing books. Little Yellow Bus is a heartwarming story that encourages readers to practice bravery and a growth mindset. Here are several activities to pair with this book from the Little Heroes, Big Hearts series by Erin Guendelsberger.

Little Yellow Bus Activities

The first day of school is often filled with excitement and nerves. You can help kids know their feelings are valid by sharing books. Little Yellow Bus is a heartwarming story that encourages readers to practice bravery and a growth mindset. Here are several activities to pair with this book from the Little Heroes, Big Hearts series by Erin Guendelsberger.
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Getting ready to start a gardening unit for spring? Add Tops & Bottoms to your list of books to read. Pair these printable and digital activities with this humorous story to keep your readers engaged with the text.

Tops & Bottoms Activities

Getting ready to start a gardening unit for spring? Add Tops & Bottoms to your list of books to read. Pair these printable and digital activities with this humorous story to keep your readers engaged with the text.
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Looking for the perfect spring read aloud that combines humor with memorable characters? Try Muncha! Muncha! Muncha! by Candace Fleming and G. Brian Karas! Here are several activities to pair with this delightful story.

Muncha! Muncha! Muncha! Activities

Looking for the perfect spring read aloud that combines humor with memorable characters? Try Muncha! Muncha! Muncha! by Candace Fleming and G. Brian Karas! Here are several activities to pair with this delightful story.
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Are you reading A Loud Winter's Nap by Katy Hudson? Here are several free activities to pair with this entertaining book.

A Loud Winter’s Nap Activities

Winter is just around the corner, which means it's time to change out your seasonal books. Make sure to add A Loud Winter's Nap to your collection. Here are several activities to pair with this fun story.
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Little Red Sleigh Activities

There's something about this time of year that has me reaching for stories that touch my heart. Little Red Sleigh is one of those books that combines big dreams and perseverance with a little Christmas magic. Here are a handful of printable and digital Little Red Sleigh activities you can use in the classroom or at home.
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Two Bad Ants is an entertaining story that has been around for years. It combines adventure and suspense while viewing the world through an ant's point of view. Within its pages you will find pen and ink drawings that help the reader infer what dangers the ants face on their journey to find more crystals. Here are some printable and digital Two Bad Ants activities you can use in the classroom or at home.

Two Bad Ants Activities

Two Bad Ants is an entertaining story that has been around for years. It combines adventure and suspense while viewing the world through an ant's point of view. Within its pages you will find pen and ink drawings that help the reader infer what dangers the ants face on their journey to find more crystals. Here are some printable and digital Two Bad Ants activities you can use in the classroom or at home.
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First, there were Creepy Carrots. Then came Creepy Pair of Underwear. Now, Aaron Reynolds and Peter Brown have teamed up to bring us Creepy Crayon! If you're planning to share this story with your students this year, be sure to check out this craft to help your students sequence the story.

Creepy Crayon Craft

First, we met the Creepy Carrots. Then came Creepy Pair of Underwear. Now, Aaron Reynolds and Peter Brown have teamed up to bring us Creepy Crayon! If you're planning to share this story with your students this year, be sure to check out this craft to help your students sequence the story.
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Ready or not, back-to-school season is here! As you prepare your lessons, it's important to make time to set clear expectations, build relationships, and establish a sense of community. Picture books are a great tool for helping to create a warm and caring atmosphere to last the whole year. When you pair a book with a memorable craft or activity, you can bring the stories and messages to life. Today I'm sharing my favorite back-to-school books and activities.

10 Back-to-School Books and Activities

Ready or not, back-to-school season is here! As you prepare your lessons, it's important to make time to set clear expectations, build relationships, and establish a sense of community. Picture books are a great tool for helping to create a warm and caring atmosphere to last the whole year. When you pair a book with a memorable craft or activity, you can bring the stories and messages to life. Today I'm sharing my favorite back-to-school books and activities.
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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.

Invent-a-Pet Activities

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.
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Too Many Carrots Activities

Do you love a story that combines a good message with cheerful illustrations and a little humor? Then you should read Too Many Carrots by Katy Hudson. I've put together a few activities you can pair with this cute story.
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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.

Rude Cakes Writing Craft

Do you know a child who is working on their manners? You might want to introduce them to Rude Cakes. I want to share a writing craft you can create after reading this humorous story.
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