My Mouth is a Volcano Activities
Waiting is hard. In the classroom setting, many students have trouble waiting their turn, which often leads to interrupting. So how do you tackle this issue? I tend to turn to picture books. One of my favorite books to share is My Mouth is a Volcano by Julia Cook. Here are some of my favorite activities to pair with this story.
Your Name is a Song Activities
The Innovation Press has recently released Your Name is a Song by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow and Luisa Uribe. This book 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.
Children’s Books That Help Break Gender Stereotypes
There is no such thing as a boy book or a girl book. Books are for everyone! Kids should be able to grow up and follow their own dreams, not one that society thinks they should pursue based on their gender. We have been adding several books to our collection over the past few years that help break gender stereotypes and I want to share some of our favorites with you.
Children’s Books about Summer
When you think about summer, what comes to mind? For my kids, it’s swimming, running barefoot through the grass, a trip to the amusement park, and eating popsicles before they melt. Here are some great children’s books about summer that help capture those moments and memories.
Dragons Love Tacos
Recently, we read Dragons Love Tacos and Dragons Love Tacos 2, The Sequel by Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri. We enjoyed a lot of giggles while reading the stories, and the books had my mind spinning with ideas. I want to share some activities you can pair with these books.
Hey, Little Ant
Hey, Little Ant by Phillip and Hannah Hoose is a great picture book to share with your students when teaching point of view or opinion writing. I want to share several activities you can pair with this book.
Ice Cream Books for Kids
Who wants ice cream? Kids do! Summer is just around the corner. Here are some great ice cream books to help you stay cool. I even have an ice cream craft you can pair with one of these stories.
There’s No Dream Too Tall Activities
When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? Did you follow your own path, or one that was chosen for you? Amie Dean’s latest book, There’s No Dream Too Tall, encourages children to dream big, identify their gifts, and choose their own path for the future. I want to share a few activities you can pair with this book.
Picture Books about Writing for Kids
Reading and writing make a pretty great pair, right? I mean, our students get some of their best ideas from books they have read. When it comes to helping kids become better writers, I like to draw upon picture books as mentor texts. Here are some of my favorite picture books about writing for kids. These are sure to inspire some great writing!
Books for Kids Who Worry or Have Anxiety
With everything that is happening in the world right now, many kids and adults find themselves feeling anxious and worrying more than usual. One way to help your kids work through these feelings is with books. Here are some great books for kids who worry or have anxiety.
April Fools’ Day Books for Kids
When you think of April Fools’ Day, what comes to mind? Hand buzzers? Frozen cereal? Brown Es (brownies)? Kids love opportunities to feel silly and some grown-ups do, too. Whether you love or loathe this holiday, here are some great April Fools’ Day books for kids. This includes books about the holiday as well as some great joke books for kids.
Marcy’s Having All the Feels Activities
Being happy feels great, doesn’t it? But it’s unrealistic to expect to be happy all the time. Allison Edwards explores how it is normal to feel sad, frustrated, angry, embarrassed, and more in the book, Marcy’s Having All the Feels. I want to share some activities you can pair with this story.