Category: book activities

Stuart Little Resources & Activities

Even though Stuart Little was originally published many decades ago, this story of friendship, family, and adventure still captures the hearts of readers today! This story is a great read aloud for a second grade classroom, but third and fourth graders can tackle this book during reading groups. Today I'm here to share some Stuart Little activities you can use with your own class in either a large group or small group setting.

Enemy Pie Activities

Enemy Pie by Derek Munson is one of my favorite read alouds to start the school year! Not only does this book provide teachable moments about friendship, but students relate to it and love the surprise ending. Here are some of my favorite activities and resources to pair with this book.

Earth Day {Books & Freebies}

Did you know that Earth Day is on a Friday this year?  That means you can be prepared for a week long study with your students on ways to help the environment.  Here are a few Earth Day books and resources to get you started!

Junie B. Jones {Chapter Book Series}

Have you met Junie B. Jones?  She is quite a character!  She is strong-willed, determined, a little bossy, and a character your students will not only love, but also relate to.  Her book series follows her adventures through Kindergarten and first grade, but even second graders still love to curl up and get lost in her stories!  Today I'm here to share with you some resources you can use with your students while reading the Junie B. Jones book series.

Cam Jansen {Chapter Book Series}

One of my favorite things about teaching second grade is introducing students to chapter books. It's amazing how empowered those little readers become when they feel like you've handed them a key to a whole new world!  I have so many favorite chapter book series, but today I'm here to focus on super-sleuth, Cam Jansen. One of my favorite resources for Cam Jansen can be used with any of the books in the series (even the Young Cam Jansen books). You can spice up your reading group with these response booklets:

Fortunately, Unfortunately Stories

Several weeks ago I shared with you about an entertaining poem I write with my students (click here to read).  Now I'm back to share a second form of writing I have done with my second and third grade students: Fortunately, Unfortunately stories.

Christmas Chapter Books for 2nd Graders

Once Thanksgiving has passed, Christmas is probably on the mind of most of your students - I know it's on mine! I love to bring Christmas into my classroom for my students, too. These are some of my favorite Christmas chapter books to either read aloud to my students or use in small groups leading up to Christmas break.

Comparing & Contrasting Two Characters Using Picture Books

Are your students comparing and contrasting two characters? I suggest starting with picture books! Here are some of my favorite books and graphic organizers to get started!

The Juice Box Bully

Are you getting ready to read The Juice Box Bully? Here are some of my favorite activities

Anansi and the Magic Stick

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.

Gooney Bird Greene – Character Traits, Story Retell, Freebies, and More

Are you getting ready to read Gooney Bird Greene? Here are some of my favorite activities to use when reading this entertaining story!

Horrible Harry’s New Look

Horrible Harry has been a classroom staple for several years now.  There's just something about the kids of Room 2B (and 3B) that kids can relate to and enjoy. Here are some activities to pair with these books.

Horrible Harry

I have been busy with my nose in a Horrible Harry book off and on for a few weeks now. Here are some activities to pair with the Horrible Harry series.

Five Little Penguins Slipping on the Ice

I'm sharing how we used the book, Five Little Penguins Slipping on the Ice to create mental images.